Buyer's remorse sets in when we second (and third, and fourth) guess ourselves after making a purchase that usually falls more in the want than the need category. Sometimes it leads us to dragging ourselves back to the store and returning the item, and other times we simply get past the feeling with some clever rationalization. Can you remember the last thing you purchased that made you kick yourself with buyer's remorse.
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Most of us have had our fair share of issues with co-workers, ranging from petty annoyances to backstabbing antics. Confronting a colleague may have its own challenges but when it's the boss that needs talking to job security comes into play. A reader wrote to Slate's Dear Prudence asking for advice on whether to confront a boss (who has the charming tendency to "fly off the handle") about her constant anti-Semitic remarks.
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If you wanted to buy, say a new pair of Loubs to fulfill your everlasting desire for red-soled shoes, would you have to consult your husband. And if he wanted to go on a Best Buy binge, would he need to check in with you to negotiate a limit.
Discussing spending priorities is a must when you're pooling your money, and some couples make a rule that they cannot spend over a certain amount without first checking with each other.
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Maybe you're not in love with your current job, but are there any jobs of past that make your present one look appealing in comparison. Thinking about how you're better off may just make you like your current job just a little bit more. So, what's the worst job you've ever had.
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It's common knowledge that a potential employer will do a Google search for your name when they're considering you for a position, so it's a good idea to know what's out there for them to find.
My search doesn't come up with anything too mind blowing, but here are some highlights: there's a press release from when I was promoted at my previous job, my name appears on a list of my graduating college class, and if you dig really deep into the Google results I'm quoted at age 19 in a very random article in my campus's paper.
What comes up when you plug in your name.
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Four years after Sophie King's broken stiletto caused her to break an ankle and undergo an operation on her leg, she was awarded £7,200 by the shoe company that admitted its liability in a British court yesterday. It was the first time Sophie had worn the £35 heels and her lawyer said the case could have gone differently if the shoes were six-months old. He also stated, "If they have just bought the shoes and the shop admits liability they could and should take it up."
He thinks if the case is in the bag a consumer has no reason not to pursue a lawsuit.
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Independence Day got me thinking about financial independence, and how relying on myself financially was an essential part of feeling like an adult.
Your ability to earn income is your biggest financial asset, and once you've accepted that first job offer, what you do with those paychecks is up to you. At what point did you become financially independent, or is it still your goal to get there.
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Some people get a new look after a big breakup and others take more drastic measures like placing their lives on the market for a fresh start. The winning eBay bid for the newly divorced Australian man's life was $383,000; it wasn't as high as he'd hoped, but he's still looking forward to unloading all of his belongings including his home, car, motorbike, and jet ski. The sale also included a two-week opportunity to try out his job to see if it's a fit.
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The newly graduated class of 2008 is busy revising resumes and creating cover letters for potential employers. Some of them have already been working in their first post-college job for a few weeks and others are interviewing, while some have moved back to mom and dad's to figure out what is their next step.
Post-college life was full of surprises for me, but one thing I would tell brand new graduates is the real world can feel a bit lonely at first.
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We all have our weaknesses, and FitSugar would say those are what make us all human. She asks you to share your health confessions so that you can admit and move on, and that's exactly what I'm asking you to do: Share the last item you'd consider a splurge and then get back on track with your better spending habits.
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