How to afford what you really want

“I can’t afford it.”
I said this to someone earlier today, but realised that this is a very money-centric way of looking at the world. What I really meant was: I’m not sure that this item will bring enough value to me for that price, if at all.
Saying “I can’t afford it” implies that if you […]

Advantages of a “low-flying” career

Having a low-flying job can be surprisingly rewarding. It’s difficult to have a high-flying career without working long hours (unpaid), being stressed and tired, getting frustrated with office politics and having work invade your non-working time as well. Yes, you are financially rewarded but when do you have time to enjoy it? Does a three-day city […]

A portfolio life

I found an interesting piece on the web that expresses where things seem to be heading at the moment:
“Having a career isn’t mandatory in order to be a success. Instead, you could opt for a “portfolio life” (see Charles Handy’s book, The Age of Unreason, 1989). That option recognizes the importance of adequate income, but […]