you may want to look at a non-traditional resume like a functional one. It may spark some linkages as you work to land a new job.

I’m not looking at developer roles, I’m too senior at this point for that.

look at half steps -

i bought a CD of IE 3.0 for work many moons ago. At the time it was better than Mosaic which was the corporate standard.

For bill payments I just pay things on payday. I’ve set up recurring payments that go off on the same day as I’m paid. I split the monthly cost in two so each pay I’m ‘spending’ the same amount.

I like to do a bit of both. I’ll buy dress shirts from one retailer that last and are consistently sized.

I mentor through my old school, when I talk to the students I always say one day I may end up working for you. Casting a wide network of people you’re willing to help is the way to go.

There are quite a few different sizes and weights. The other aspect is the grip, I found the DE89’s handle to be a bit small and slick. The Ikon Bulldog handle is a bit longer, has better grip and is heavier.

Much of the fun of a safety razor is mixing and matching handle, head and blade.

Save my raise, in othe words take my annual bump in salary and not spend it.

if you’re old enough you can always say you can’t go because you car pool the kids to dance/hockey/swim/art/music/etc. that night. Because it’s probably the truth.

I’m trying to buy everything online to avoid impulse buying. When you see that cart total it’s easier to put something back.

maybe I’m a bad person, but I always liked the Nautica colour scheme.

I’m living that dream too and my kitchen is the main hallway in the house.

Put your dishes within reach of your cleaning area. Especially if your kitchen is small like ours.

While too late for this year the AliExpress 11.11 sale all the same things apply. The week before the prices get increased to boost the sale discount and I’ve seen a number of items be cheaper post sale.

Early 20s - there was an ad campaign that showed how saving a $100 a month from 25 to 35 was worth many times more than saving in your 40’s.

when I’m doing this in my head for a dozen contractors it’s easier to multiply by 2. Plus chances are if you’re hourly you won’t work the full number of hours between holidays, vacation and overtime.

I use this all the time in my job when budgeting for IT contractors. I do it slightly differently, multiply by two - and that’s the annual cost in thousands. E.g. $40/hr is $80k a year.

One small tip, the hiring manager is going to review half a dozen similar applicants, after 3 or 4 they start to blend. Be sure to get across what differentiates you from others.