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January 12, 2021
When I prepared to quit my full-time job, I was most concerned about what to do with my health insurance and all the supposedly great corporate benefits.
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January 4, 2021
After working “in the field” as a visual designer for almost a decade, I started teaching design in college and vocational schools. The number one question I always get from students is — how do I build my portfolio (so I can get a job)?
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December 29, 2020
In January of 2020, right before the global pandemic, I quit my corporate job for good. In less than 12 months, I have doubled my 6-figure salary by freelancing. Before you roll your eyes and think this is another bragging article, let me tell you about my original plan and how horribly far I’ve strayed from it.
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December 22, 2020
How I managed to buy my first home in the NYC area, at the age of 26 with 60k salary. I talked about my planning process and strategies that helped me succeed.
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November 4, 2020
From hindsight, I should have seen all of the warning signs, but the pandemic housing fever got the better of me.
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April 14, 2020
As far as I remember, I’ve never been a speaker. At work, I rarely have to do presentations. I’m a graphic designer. My work speaks for itself (hint: this should be read in a sarcastic tone).