Not if your both is a sociopath. Been there, done that, should have quit sooner. Always have savings in the bank in case you need to bolt from a toxic/unfit job. Funny enough a good sign of our economy will be people willing to quit for better treatment or pay.

Mostly true if you don't work for a sociopath.

I've been in this environment before and it sucks. I promised myself that I'd keep a 6 month savings and have been mostly successful sticking to it so far. I had a truly sociopath of a boss and I couldn't quit. I had tools thrown at me, verbally abused in front of people, and couldn't escape. If I can I'll always have…

I did pick my major based on salary statistics in high school (Information Technology) Actually for a high schooler I was pretty on top of it. I got A's, had extracurriculars, and got a half-ride scholarship. I was going places until the economy crashed. I graduated early at 3.5 semesters but one key thing is that I…

Indicas? Really? Pretty sure Matt knows to use a Sativa in public. ;)

I have definitely been pessimistic but it's not a one-size-fits-all overall mood. I also experience portions of joy in the present and excitement for the future. I just manage to lower my expectations. I try to think of stressful non-everyday things in a "worst-case" scenario way almost all the time. If anything, 99%…

How's your memory? I know mine was worse before I got back to dieting because I was taking twice the medications I'm on now. That caused way more stress. Also if you get stressed over an internet comment or comments in general that's just sad. I don't push it on everyone in my group or girlfriend. If anything just…

For one thank you for replying. I believe my advice is true here as well. Should you contract or start a small media company? Should art be sold to nonprofits or to rich investors? Should any of these businesses not know what their competition is doing? Do what your passion is but learning how to gain profit and grow…

The article was snarky so i added snark. Problem? Also you disagree that keto type diets don't help with epilepsy? Tell my neurologist that. Diets are used to treat a number of ailments and can supplement and even help better than medication that have terrible side effects. If people stick to low carb they will lose…

Keep your overhead as low as possible, live on a liveable but modest salary at first, charge the right price, don't lowball if you can't afford it, and keep your training as simple as possible and promote from within for your more senior positions. You will also work twice as many hours and take on every hat at some…

I grew up in small town Montana so it was pretty safe. I rode my bike everywhere. When I was little my little brother almost got persuaded by a prowler (want some candy and a ride) and my mom told me I needed to be with him. I think I was 8 at the time. I asked my mom why wouldn't the guy grab me too. She said to run…

I'm sorry to be rude but have you read any of the comments on this article because I don't think you have.

Full disclaimer: I'm a man. I went low carb for over a year and I felt great! Joints never got stiff and exercise was a breeze. I lost 40 pounds. I had cheat days as well. I got a girlfriend and I moved off it for the longest time and her cooking is so amazing yet carb filled but I gained back 35 and exercise is much…

I think before 2010 you are grandfathered in for life. I got mine in 2008. I wouldn't list it now in 2014 though.

No offense to the A+ (I have one too) but it really is the easiest cert to get. Do you have another interest in IT other than a help desk role which to be honest is about all you're going to be qualified for? If you can't use your prior experience for a job which I think is way more valuable I'd look into the cisco…

I have a small business idea that seems profitable. The problem is I don't think I can get a small business loan. It seems that 1st time small business owners are disqualified even with a solid business plan. How do you get access to this type of loan or credit for an as-yet unproven business? I'm in the middle of the…

THIS. I was recently diagnosed epileptic and the medicine they gave me was lamictogrene (a generic for lamictal). Most of my life I could tell I was more sensitive than others and couldn't figure out why. I started taking this medicine and wow. I never knew the benefits of an anti-depressant until now. I always tried…

That's where I'm at. I live in WA state and I love my parents buuuuuuuuut, they live in rural Montana. Fuck that, I've lived there long enough.

This is a great reply and it's very true. I had no idea how I arrived to where I am. At first I liked it. Then I had to deal with the people and honestly the rudest people I have ever met in my life have been working with help desk. I found the tasks repetitive and my skills under utilized. I admit I let some of those…

I want to start off by saying this is a great reply. Part of it is, I've done this so long (both school and work = 9 years) and have seen the economy go so downhill since I graduated in fall of '09 that I feel like leaving job security is just a big no-no. I certainly have seen colleagues go heavy in debt and I just…