Coping with low Oil Prices- Career/Life Strategy Revision: A 3-Pronged Approach
As of this time of writing, it would be about 3 years and 5 months I’ve come to Alberta for a new life. My strategies…
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Defending Your Name and the Gym
Defending your name can be one of the hardest things to do. You don’t want to look bad, so you try your best, to look…
September- Going back to school
Last month as I’ve mentioned, I lost my previous job- though within my 3-week paid vacation period, I found another- 5 hours northwest in Edmonton.…
A Reversal in Fortunes
My recent good luck streak of finishing school, making $518/day, acquiring my 1st property at age 22 (while having 3 years of oilfield and construction…
Brief Flashback to Homelessness
I used to be homeless (came to Alberta in an old car with my clothes and some shampoo and soap) when I was 19… Stayed…
Going Concerns
As I am waiting to close and move into my first home, a series of unfortunate events also has loomed: the Fort McMurray fires, and…
Theory of a Ferrari by Age 30
A little more than a year ago I visited this goal with my financial situation back then, which has changed. One key implication now is…
Self-Competitive Analysis
Rise and shine! At 2:40AM, my day begins at jumping out of bed, consuming some pre-workout, then relaxing for 30 minutes before my morning workout…
Confessions of Oilfield Heartbreak
“You’re away too much” “You work too much” “You never have time for me” “You’re too much for me” Such are common ends to a…
Home Buying Blues
It was my intention to buy my first home earlier this Spring- and have been having that goal in my mind all the way back…