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"I'm currently weighing two job opportunities... option A offers better salary and a slightly fewer benefits (like, there is no 401k match) and option B offers a lower salary with great benefits including a 401k match and a gym membership discount. Both jobs are of equal interest to me. How would you approach the negotiations?"
"I don’t really think my life started until I was in my 20’s because I was always trying to fulfill someone else’s ideal or prove myself to someone else as supposed to just being in my own skin. When I was finally free and could start this La La Land chapter I had so much joy."
"I’m a very strong believer in hard work. If it feels right to pursue it no matter what and no matter how many downfalls you face, just get back up and continue to live out your goals. If it’s right for you, then pursue it no matter what anybody says or how many failures you incur. That’s life."
"What’s the best way to go about finding mentors? I'm looking for some that are not in the field I'm currently in as I'm in the process of transitioning jobs. Therefore, I don't know anyone in the field I'll be going into. Any advice?"
"This idea that people go on Shark Tank and they’re told, unless you are living on the side of the road on the box, eating ramen for every meal and suffering, you’re not an entrepreneur. I think that’s a very dated way of thinking about entrepreneurship and it excludes a lot of people."
"I went from job to job in New York and I thought something was wrong with me but I just wasn't really employable. I didn't enjoy having one type of job. I always wanted to do different projects. I would get into trouble because I had too many ideas."
"My husband and I are VERY unhappy with the services being provided by our big bank. We've been with them for 10+ years and have 7 accounts (including credit cards) with them. How bad would it be to close those accounts and start fresh?"
"Everything I do is service to others. I'm all about helping others. I have this saying, “Greatness lies within you.” Every single person is here to be most valuable. I can help you show what your value is.”
"I usually hear “investing is boring" or "it’s too complicated" or "I’m too busy for it." All of those I understand...That’s all fine and good but you should at least understand how your money is being invested at a high level."
