Prior to being fired, budgeting wasn’t exactly at the top of our list. We had a budget! Things like credit card expenses were not included in our budget, and we used them often. Our credit card bill was upwards of $1,000 frequently!
I did not see the negative impacts that shit job was having in my life until after that 2x4 moment. It took looking back to see the impact of having a job that was unfulfilling, had my stress levels off the charts, and meant I was working all the shifts at all hours of the day! ALSO, so much OT it felt like I lived there!! All of that shit, messes with a person and those around them A LOT!
If you’re purchasing lottery tickets because you feel stuck in a job you dread going to day in and day out, and you feel as though winning big is your only escape. I want you to know that you have other options!!!
If money wasn’t a factor, what career would you want, or what business would you start?
If nothing comes to you right away, take quiet time on your own to really think about it. Think about what you love to do. Think about the times when hours flew by for you. What were you doing? Are you the go-to person for a specific topic among your friends and family? Do you love writing, reading or numbers? What gets you excited no matter how tired or busy you are?
I’ve learned a lot from the things that I have done wrong along the way, and from what my clients have told me about their financial habits before we started to work together. So I am here today to share some lessons with you. Learn from my mistakes so that you can be financially successful and feel like the boss of your money!
Credit cards can be great tools to help minimize your financial risk. If your card is compromised and used by someone else, the credit card companies have procedures in place so you are not responsible for the charges. We have had this happen several times and have always been credited back the money for the charges.
