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- @The Happy Rock: well, the title is of course a little bit inflammatory. At the same time, I'd still argue that the basic numerical concept is there: children take money to raise. With no...
- Not related to this article directly: There's a movie "Idiocrasy" starring Luke Wilson that sums up what everybody knows is happening. The movie itself is done poorely, but the idea...
- BB, I am not sure I see this conclusion play out in real life though. On the extreme end the 20 richest people in the world all had children. I know it is extreme but it would basically destroy the...
- Bubelah, Well, I'm 38 and half; not really young in terms of a woman deciding whether or not to have kids. I don't have much time left to change my mind, and I don't think I will. I...
- It's not quite the same thing, since you're talking about a positive benefit (schooling) versus a negative one (prisons and taxes). A better example might be taking the free public...
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Iâve started out the job jumper tips talking about WIDD files, being a discriminating networker and remembering itâs not all about the money and leaving on your own terms. This week, we’re taking a break - so to speak.
Tip #5: take a break.
When was the l ... Continue reading »
Tip #5: take a break.
When was the l ... Continue reading »
9 months ago
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Emily, your story is quite amazing to me. If I were to take significant amount of time off work my family would congratulate me - and probably be a little jealous. The difference between US and Euro family members, perhaps!
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SO, I decided that looking for a job was useless for a few months anyhow and since I was living in CA at the time I read, I gardened, I took my dogs to the beach, I went to museums, art fairs, shopped, visited family and most importantly I rested. I agree with you that rest/relaxation may take some practice in our "booked to the millisecond" life but it gives you a whole different perspective of life.
Sleeping in was the best part!
9 months ago
Almost.
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Not that his idea is bad at all - I am trying to work on passive income so I'm working-while-not-really-working - but he doesn't seem to be into full stops.
And enjoy Spain! My wife and I spent a couple of weeks there back in 2004 and we absolutely loved it. The Gold Coast was terrific, even though we were warned it was a tourist trap. Barcelona is great, too.
8 months ago
I'm so focused on saving for retirement, I sometimes forget to enjoy our flexible, self-employed life now.
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