The need for a work-life balance gets the most attention during boom times, when work is plentiful and there’s a seemingly endless amount of money to be made. Just a short time ago, when things were rosier and the economy seemed unstoppable, it was the hot topic amongst workers, employers, and commentators. Now, with many [...]
…or purse, I suppose, if you’re a woman. Or European. Whatever. While much of the media coverage of yesterday’s Federal Budget has focused on the economic stimulus initiatives and the political wrangling in Ottawa, self-centred Canadians such as myself are wondering exactly what impact the impact will be on our personal finances. Sure, new [...]
Well, we finally got our moose! And by “we”, I mean my father and uncle. They do the dirtiest of the work, while I provide strategic guidance and encouragement and lay claim to a quarter in return. I tend to think it’s a pretty good arrangement.
People hunt for many different reasons- for sport, for the [...]
The jury is still out on whether I’m brilliant or absolutely batty. In a period of unprecedented economic uncertainty, when layoffs and rising unemployment figures dominate the headlines, when all others are flocking to security, I find myself leaving a relatively stable public sector job to go in-house for a local company. And not just [...]
This is a guest post by Roger, a former client of mine and self-described “jailbird”. Roger is an inspiration to all who know him- he’s cleaned himself up and now spends his time helping others do the same. I am delighted that Roger has agreed to make a contribution to this site, and I encourage [...]