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Who’s Stuck With The Bill?

Allwork

This can include the cost of a dedicated work laptop, printer, phone and internet. You may need to make your own pension or retirement contributions from your salary if your employer is not contributing towards that. . Some employers also adjust staff salaries, depending where in the world they live and the costs of living there.

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Lessons From Past Recessions

Success

Recessions are a natural part of the economic cycle and help to reset the economy when it grows too quickly, making it harder for regular people to purchase everyday items. What are my basic monthly living expenses (including food, shelter, health insurance, utilities, phone, transportation and childcare)?

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Answering Reader Mail: Can an EA salary support a family?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I believe you can raise a family on an EA salary whether alone or with a significant other. Rainy day funds are for your vacations and major purchases. While you are at it, do as much automatic or online bill pay as you can - rent, phone bill, etc. Always remember, the best things in life are free! Save, save, and save.

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Uh-Oh: You May Not Be Worth What You Thought

On The Job

According to a JobFox survey, some median annual salary ranges dropped $10,000, compared to a month ago. This helps set the groundwork for a salary bump before your annual review. Make sure you're friendly with the office manager and the IT people so you know when good stuff may become available for purchase. del.icio.us.

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The Art of the Side Hustle

Success

Before I can figure out how any of these questions relate to my new novel, I realize that I have a long line of people waiting to purchase my book. I’m interested in stories of people who wake up in the morning, check their phone and see that they’ve made $200 while they were sleeping,” he says. It was great listening to you.

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Tori Dunlap, Founder of Her First 100K is on a Mission to Close the Gender Pay Gap

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Whether you are looking to negotiate a salary for a job offer or increase your salary at a current position, the key to securing an easy “yes” is preparedness. Consider charging recurring payments such as a phone or utility bill onto your credit card.

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The Art of Problem-Solving: 4 Creative Strategies to Tackle Your Biggest Obstacles

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You launched this side hustle in 2017 but recently left your salaried job to take this business seriously. . You sense that your ideal clients are those who experienced your training live before making a purchase. Lack of focus : Our coach seems to be trying to do too much—generating leads by phone, email and Instagram.

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