Archive for September, 2009

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What Was The Worst Job You Have Ever Had?

In a sort of follow-up post to yesterday’s “How To Go About Finding A Job Online“, I thought it would be fun to ask you guys what the worst job you ever had was. Most of us have had those particular jobs that were just really bad for whatever reason, and I am no exception — I have had a few jobs that I just hated! I have been working since I was 13 years old and have done some pretty random jobs:

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  • Swept the floors in a hair salon.
  • Prepared cars for auction (my worst job ever).
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How To Go About Finding A Job Online.

While the job market may be tight, and getting that perfect job custom-designed for you might be out of reach for a bit, it doesn’t mean that you should just give up hope. My brother was unemployed for 4+ months before finding another gig — and while it’s not exactly what he wanted, it is a well-paying job in his field so he couldn’t be happier about it. I have been self-employed for almost 4 years now, and thus have not had to look for a job in a long time, but I came across an article on CNN Money that I thought had some great tips I could share with those of you looking for a new job. Here are the general tips from the article on how to find a job online, but click over to it if any of it looks like it could be helpful to you:

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2GB Free Online Storage From Dropbox.com

The bulk of this article was originally posted at my sister site, Simple.Organized.Life. Some of you may wonder why I am posting this here on My Two Dollars, but the reason should be obvious — frugality! Who can’t use 2 GB of free online storage?

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Credit Is A Tool Not To Be Scared Of.

Used correctly, credit can be an incredible asset to your financial stability. Used incorrectly, it can be your downfall. The keys are knowing what to do with it, how and when to use it, and how to maintain it. While carrying debt can get you in to all sorts of trouble, using credit in the right way can actually open all sorts of doors and save you a ton of cash. Years ago, I was had over $20K in credit card debt, all of which was accumulated by purchasing stuff like CD’s, stereo equipment, vacations, and expensive dinners. On top of the debt I had, my credit score also took a nosedive, meaning I had to pay more for any borrowed money. It took me a very long time to pay that balance off, so since then I have been diligent about keeping card balances to a minimum. However, I do still use credit every month, and here is why:

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Pay Estimated Taxes? They Are Due Tomorrow, September 15th.

If you pay estimated taxes, please do not forget to pay your 3rd quarter installment which is due at the IRS tomorrow, September 15th. I have been paying estimated taxes for almost 4 years now as a self-employed taxpayer, and while it can be a pain in the butt to set aside that taxes due each quarter, I wouldn’t trade it for the world. And while many people send in the paper forms with a check every quarter, I pay my taxes due online with my Amtrak Rewards credit card. Sure, there is a little fee that goes along with it, but the miles I earn by paying thousands of dollars every 3 months far outweigh the cost. The IRS’ official way of paying estimated taxes online is through Official Payments, which is how I pay mine. So if you owe estimated taxes, be sure to pay them by the end of the day tomorrow!

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