We attend local networking events on occasion. Since most of our clients are not local, we attend events at industry conferences around the country. We deal with clients by phone & online on a regular basis and it's helpful to meet them in person when possible. The personal connection is important.
Saying you shouldn't save for college because it isn't for everyone is along the same logic lines as not saving for retirement because you might not live that long anyway.
I'm so glad and eternally grateful that my parents paid my tuition through diligent saving in a fund. And (as far as I know) those who had to work through it didn't get better jobs than I did. After college though, I was cut loose to make my own way.
I really wonder if some day you'll end up in a retirement home, need help with something, and your kids look at you and say, "Ah, she'll be fine! It'll be good for her to try and do it herself."
That's great. Also if you pay off your mortgage your countable assets will be lower for financial aid, too. They usually don't count your primary home towards the assets. I think that a lot of public universities give you the most bang for the buck for undergraduate studies, too.
I did when I was in grad school, but it usually boiled down to one or two people at the table with jobs and everyone else at the table who desperately wanted jobs eying them hungrily. Lately the professional org for the field I want to enter hasn't been as active, but I'd like to attend more if I can.
Back in the 1960's my parents decided to use a lovely black wrought iron set for our living room and dining room, we had them through all our military moves. Mom and dad finally used them as porch furniture after dad retired in the mid-70's. I inherited the dining table and chairs in the early 90's, and used them on our deck. It lasted until we moved in 2003!
I think this seems alike a really awesome idea! I can see why people would be skeptical about opening their home to another person or family but talking with them extensively and possibly getting references would surely ease that concern. One of my favorite movies is actually The Holiday, where Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz go on vacations while staying in each others home. I think it'd be so awesome to be in the comfort of an actual "home" with you family while knowing you saving a ton of money on accommodations you wouldn't even need. And the welcome package is a cool idea too.
The partner who stays at home most certainly would have to be in charge of upkeep around the house, but there are so many ways to make money on the side if they were laid off or if their other business venture doesn't take up all of their free time. An article I read recently said that a Tampa mother makes about $7,000 a month by blogging online, and theres also a site called Fiverr.com where you can advertise skills that you have, and people looking for freelance or outsourced work can pay you to do small tasks for them. If you're a guy, you can get paid to mow lawns, paint houses, do repairs for disabled, and if you're a woman you can offer to babysit, pet sit, or go grocery shopping for the elderly.
I try to attend as many as I can. If I can go with a friend or two, it definitely makes the experience more enjoyable and is easier to meet people. I make sure to research what the event is about and if it's of interest then I'll definitely put in effort to go!
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We attend local networking events on occasion. Since most of our clients are not local, we attend events at industry conferences around the country. We deal with clients by phone & online on a regular basis and it's helpful to meet them in person when possible. The personal connection is important.
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Saying you shouldn't save for college because it isn't for everyone is along the same logic lines as not saving for retirement because you might not live that long anyway.
I'm so glad and eternally grateful that my parents paid my tuition through diligent saving in a fund. And (as far as I know) those who had to work through it didn't get better jobs than I did. After college though, I was cut loose to make my own way.
I really wonder if some day you'll end up in a retirement home, need help with something, and your kids look at you and say, "Ah, she'll be fine! It'll be good for her to try and do it herself."
No, I don't attend networking events.
nope! never tried it! i suppose i would if i were looking for work.
Worked for me! No more purchasing Tarnex or anything else when this worked perfectly.
yes, i do
Nope, never. But I guess I would if I were out of a job.
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That's great. Also if you pay off your mortgage your countable assets will be lower for financial aid, too. They usually don't count your primary home towards the assets. I think that a lot of public universities give you the most bang for the buck for undergraduate studies, too.
I haven't attended any networking events in a long time but did occasionally before I retired.
Hate to live in Phoenix when the power goes out in the summer 110 degrees++
I used to attend these kinds of events when I was still actively working. Now that i'm a stay at home freelancer, I don't get out as often.
No, I've never attended a networking event, and I never plan to go to one either.
I did when I was in grad school, but it usually boiled down to one or two people at the table with jobs and everyone else at the table who desperately wanted jobs eying them hungrily. Lately the professional org for the field I want to enter hasn't been as active, but I'd like to attend more if I can.
Back in the 1960's my parents decided to use a lovely black wrought iron set for our living room and dining room, we had them through all our military moves. Mom and dad finally used them as porch furniture after dad retired in the mid-70's. I inherited the dining table and chairs in the early 90's, and used them on our deck. It lasted until we moved in 2003!
wow. I definitely would not want to work with you.
I think this seems alike a really awesome idea! I can see why people would be skeptical about opening their home to another person or family but talking with them extensively and possibly getting references would surely ease that concern. One of my favorite movies is actually The Holiday, where Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz go on vacations while staying in each others home. I think it'd be so awesome to be in the comfort of an actual "home" with you family while knowing you saving a ton of money on accommodations you wouldn't even need. And the welcome package is a cool idea too.
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no - I don't attend
The partner who stays at home most certainly would have to be in charge of upkeep around the house, but there are so many ways to make money on the side if they were laid off or if their other business venture doesn't take up all of their free time. An article I read recently said that a Tampa mother makes about $7,000 a month by blogging online, and theres also a site called Fiverr.com where you can advertise skills that you have, and people looking for freelance or outsourced work can pay you to do small tasks for them. If you're a guy, you can get paid to mow lawns, paint houses, do repairs for disabled, and if you're a woman you can offer to babysit, pet sit, or go grocery shopping for the elderly.
I try to attend as many as I can. If I can go with a friend or two, it definitely makes the experience more enjoyable and is easier to meet people. I make sure to research what the event is about and if it's of interest then I'll definitely put in effort to go!
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No, I don't, never have...