The Outlier Model

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This is strange…but good

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CF / March 18th, 2013 / 28 Comments

So a strange thing happened to me. For the longest time, I didn’t work very hard. I was in academia and learned very quickly that as a paid employee working in research, it didn’t matter how hard you worked. No one cared and you’ll still get your pension and your yearly raise. So I spent a lot of my “work” time on my hobbies, my blogs and learning things that interested...

Posted in: Career and Work, Philosophy Tagged with: biological sciences, changing careers, co-workers matter, computer science degree, doing a job you like, early retirement, enjoying your work, freelance writing, getting rewarded for your career, utility of a university degree

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Brian / March 16th, 2013 / 17 Comments

Don’t forget, today is the last day to enter our Facebook iPod shuffle giveaway. Head over to our Facebook Page and get in on the action! We’re also co-hosting the ongoing Canon Rebel DSLR giveaway, which you can enter here. It seems like everyone I know is just about finished up with their tax returns. Sadly, this year I’ll actually be faced with giving up more money to the government...

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How to choose the right personal loan lender

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Guest / March 15th, 2013 / 2 Comments

This is a guest post. If you’re interested in guest posting with us, please contact us. If you are considering taking out a personal loan, it is important that you find the right lender for your situation. All too often unwary consumers take out personal loans and just accept the first offer they receive. In many cases, these consumers end up paying higher interest rates and possibly additional fees...

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Changing your last name after marriage

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CF / March 14th, 2013 / 26 Comments

Marriage is associated with a lot of things – family, love, children, and weddings, to name a few. It’s also the moment when many young women leave behind their family name and take on their husband’s family name. A few years ago, a study presented at the American Sociological Association’s annual meeting found that 70% of Americans believe that a bride should take her...

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