Mrs. Enginerd - Nerd Whisperer
Dear 25 Year Old Me, First, let me start by thanking you for all those years you saved money in your stock accounts. Not only did we get the stock option bonus for completing a higher level degree (paid for by our employer) but you were able to manage your portfolio in a way that […]
It’s hard to argue with your friends and colleagues about not wanting to return to work when all we are taught since we are five years old is to go to school and get a job. As much as I’d love to say that yes, at least I get a paycheck, then irony is that […]
A lot of people have been wondering why I have been out for this long, based on my qualifications and stellar resume, and the reason is very simple: I started applying for jobs outside my ex-employer in September. Why? Back in April I almost had an offer but it fell through due to a hiring […]
Growing up, my mom taught me that saving was a very important part of being an independent person. Not only should you have funds for a rainy day, but one should always save for those things one wants and dreams about. Even when we have a steady paycheck or a trust fund, saving should be […]
It has been six months and a couple of days since I was officially laid off. (Time flies!) During that time I managed to complete over 52 DIY projects, 24 blog articles and 4 trips. Even though I have yet to hear from a few positions, I’m holding up nicely. I thought I’d be going […]
My friends became concerned as month four of the layoff train arrived at the station. When the journey started I had a lot of fuel and a couple of cars with very few baggage. At each destination, Santa Cruz, San Francisco and San Juan, I delivered most of the emotional baggage I was carrying but […]
In my quest for ideas to execute during my layoff, I came across a few posts on how to remodel bathrooms for less than a certain amount of money. Pinterest posts and ads from major home repair and supply stores focused on updating bathrooms that were in working order and could be redone with a […]
Ten years ago I was a blissful new hire at one of the world’s great aerospace companies. I had placed every single item I owned in a box and convinced my college sweetheart to venture with me into the Pacific Northwest. Little did I know that after a few bumps and severe turbulence I’d be […]
Mrs. Enginerd - Nerd Whisperer 