From broke biologist to successful scientist
I’ve been side hustling since I was but a wee tot. Don’t believe me? Here’s the evidence. But it wasn’t until after I graduated college and was really expected to earn a living that I realized the importance of side hustles. I’ve since turned my side hustle into my full-time gig (here’s more on how…
There’s no two ways about it: government shutdowns suck, and suck especially hard if you’re a government employee. In this video, I’ll give you five tips on how to minimize the impact of a government shutdown on your wallet: Notify your creditors/people you owe money to. Explain the situation, and see if they’ll waive or…
Inside: I won’t deny it: freelancing and being self employed is pretty awesome. But it’s not all roses, cupcakes, and Superman ice cream. Here are some of the disadvantages of being self employed as a freelancer. Last week my parents were in town. Because I’m the most (dis)organized person ever, I’d taken on more…
Inside: Paying freelance income taxes doesn’t have to be as scary as it sounds. Here’s how to prepare for and estimate your tax liability, including whether you’ll owe quarterly taxes or not. I’m a firm believer that earning extra cash can change your life like a gold-toothed fairy godmother. Or Oprah. That works too. Earning…
Inside: Are you prepared to deal financially with a series of short-term wildlife and fisheries jobs? If you’re not, you can just about kiss your chances of becoming a biologist goodbye. These tips will help prepare you so you can take advantage of these awesome experience-building but financially-draining jobs. It’s that time of year again!…
Are you making a New Year’s resolution? Be honest with me – have you ever failed at following through with your resolutions? I definitely have, until I found a system that works for me. This week I’ll tell you all about the system I use to follow through with my New Years’ Health and Wealth…
Inside: You need a PhD to be a freelance content writer, right? Bollocks. Here are my reviews of the top freelance writer courses that’ll teach you everything you need to know. I’ll be making a six-figure salary this year with the help of these courses! I bet by now you’ve heard me harping about the…
Inside: Having an “impact” with your career is super-sexy these days. But what’s really the best way to do it? It might not be what you think… Do you want to have a positive impact on the world with your career? I do. But what the hell does that even mean? What’s the right…
Inside: My smart phone was expensive enough. Here’s how I make it work for its keep by using money making apps. I am continuously flirting with switching to a discount cell phone plan. I want to slice my phone bill in half frugal-ninja style. But, when I actually think about having to give up…
Inside: So you thought you knew the biology profession? This survey of what happened to 709 biology graduates after they left school might change your mind… I knew I wasn’t the only wildlife biology graduate having problems finding a job after I graduated with my master’s degree in 2014. Now, thanks to the power…
