From broke biologist to successful scientist
One of the things I’m always stressing for scientists is how important it is to have a side hustle. This will help supplement your income, because we all know that most science jobs pay you in peanuts and well-wishes (unless you can get a gig with Elon Musk; in which case taaaake me with youuuuu)….
Have you ever wanted to be a veterinarian? I’m pretty sure it was every little kid’s dream job. But most people chose a different path once they found out how difficult it is. That’s why I decided to actually break down the cost/benefit analysis in this video. I found a REAL job posted on…
You probably think there’s not a lot of scientists that are side hustlers, right? Wrong! Gee Nonterah is one awesome scientist who’s killing it with her side hustles. In this interview we talk about what led her to start her side hustle, what she does, and the challenges she’s faced in balancing her family…
Let’s face it. Independent contracting is getting more and more popular for scientists, mostly because the government is cheap AF. You’re basically becoming a one-person businessman. Being a business owner is WAY different than being an employee. You need to figure out how to pay your own quarterly taxes, get health insurance, and finagle…
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…
Last week my parents were in town. Because I’m the most (dis)organized person ever, I’d taken on more writing assignments than I could possibly finish before they got here. Instead of hanging out with my parents and showing them around a town which I arguably know hardly anything about since I barely get out…
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 extra money can be especially life-changing for low-income folks tied to tenuous jobs. As in, any fish or wildlife technician ever. But, a couple weeks ago, a reader brought up a…
It’s that time of year again! No, not Shark Week. (*slowly puts away popcorn and shark pajamas*). Hundreds if not thousands of people across the Northern Hemisphere are drafting up their resumes and cover letters. If that’s you, you’re probably sending out dozens of letters on a wing and a prayer like the hordes…
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…
