Job Loss AGAIN. Next stop ASIA.

Taiwan

Well wouldn’t you know it, the “Getting Canned” blogger is about to deal with job loss again. But this time around, I won’t classify it as truly getting fired because this is more like a contract wrapping up. Nevertheless, this is the end of a job and time to move on to the next thing. At the time … Read more

The Life of a World Traveling English Teacher

Taiwan

Recently, I was asked to write about teaching English as a means to make money while traveling the world and how someone can do that.  I can share my experience of how teaching was an opportunity that was my last resort after losing my job in the 2008 financial crisis.   After around two years of … Read more

10 Reasons to Disregard Suze Orman’s Opinion of Financial Independence

Suze Orman was recently a guest on Paula Pant’s Afford Anything podcast. (Great informative show by the way!)  She had a very critical take on the FIRE movement or the idea that you can retire early after achieving financial independence. As someone who doesn’t want to spend the rest of my life stuck in an office … Read more

Job Loss and Employee Benefits

After getting fired, the first thing that usually comes to mind is when you’ll receive your final paycheck.  You’d also be wise to consider budgeting out your expenses after the loss of income.  But I’ve got more bad news.  After getting canned, you’re most likely on borrowed time with your employer-provided health insurance as well … Read more