September Woes
I’ve always had a depression problem growing up, as my family was very hard on me and expected me to perform, so I didn’t really…
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Approaching my 28th month in Alberta
If you’ve been following my posts, you’d have learned that I once came here to work the oil patch, make some money, and go home.…
Ambition and Wages
Regardless of field many people are stuck where they are because of lack of ambition- some admitably because of stress concerns, but usually because they…
February- from about to lose everything to about $10000
As emphasized in my previous entry, I spent much of December and January watching myself burn through much of my savings- being out of work for…
Out of Work Blues
Since December 10 I have been out of work. After my construction job hauling heavy equipment and water dried up, I went to an oilfield…
Theory of becoming rich
If you’re relatively frugal, use a roommate or two, and have no significant car payment, you can be worth $750k in 15 years, assuming you’ve…
Personal Budgeting
One major issue I’ve had since I’ve been working a lot is keeping track of my expenses. Working days that begin at 12 hours a…
8th Month in Edmonton, 18th in Alberta
Overall I have progressed tremendously ever since I have been here, though I’ve had multiple setbacks. I’ve endured some terrible endeavours, but overall have made…
Financial and Work Instability; Make good money one day, lose it the next
When people think of high-paying work, especially that of the oil and gas industry or construction here in Alberta, it is true that you make…