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Best Way To Make A Passive Income
I am sure that you have read, or heard about, all of the get rich quick schemes that revolve around real estate. And, if you're anything like me, I wondered how I would even buy real estate with self-employment income and mediocre credit. It is possible and without jumping through hoops. Before you read on, however, I want you to know that this doesn't mean you are going to start raking in millions or even thousands tomorrow. This is a process that will take a lot of effort for six months or so. It will take some cash investment too. But for less than monthly rent, you could be on your way to financial freedom (depending on whether you are like me and have a champagne taste on a beer budget– you get the picture!)
By Shannon Humphrey8 years ago in Journal
The Life of a Walmart Employee
I started working at Walmart in November of 2017, and I currently work in apparel. Growing up, for some reason, Walmart just had a bad representation of the people who go there and who also work there; so for some reason, admitting that I work at Walmart has always been kind of embarrassing for me and I'm not sure why. I definitely don't want to feel that way and I don't want to stereotype people in any way shape or form. There are a lot of pros and a lot of cons to working at Walmart. The one I work at is the newest one built in my city so it's nicer than all of the other Walmarts we have here...but for some reason, some of the absolute worst people come into our store. I get it that bad people are everywhere, no matter where you work. But sometimes it feels like we get the worst of it. And there is something about the people that come into my store who have no sense of cleaning up after themselves... It's honestly unbelievable the mess that people make and then go and say, "Oh that's THEIR job to clean it up." Yeah sure, it is our job to literally pick up after you freaking animals, but if you had any sense of decency, you would pick up after yourselves and have the manners your momma taught you, IF she even did! So yeah, people can definitely be the cons of working at Walmart. But I've actually had encountered a lot of really cool, super nice people also. I would honestly say that I've received more good, honest people than I have bad. Very little have I experience people being complete assholes. Right before Christmas of last year, I actually had a lady sit down on the floor with me while I was folding shirts and tell me that she has noticed me the past few times she's come in and see's that I work hard and wanted to offer me a free pampering session because she worked with Mary Kay. While the gesture was definitely sweet and I totally needed that encouragement at the time, I blew her off with getting back to her about that pampering session. She ended up texting and calling me a lot being really pushy about it, and I'm not gonna lie, ghosted her, haha. She was sweet, actually maybe a little bit too sweet for my liking. As much as I would love to be outgoing and a people person, that's just not who I am and keeping up a conversation is literal work for me. Sorry bout that.
By Noelle W8 years ago in Journal
Creating a Twitter Marketing Strategy
Before starting your marketing strategy, it is a good idea to ask yourself why you are doing this, what are your goals for this marketing strategy?
By Richard Bailey8 years ago in Journal
The Life We Search For
Life changes and sometimes you have to go along with it. It seems that no matter how many times I have tried to do what makes me happy, my family seems to always come back and complain about it. Everyone always wants you to become what they believe would make you happy. How many people actually ask you, what do you want to be? For me, none. Everyone is more focused on what will make them look better about themselves. Truly, I'm really over it, I am not here to make anyone else look good but myself.
By Cass K8 years ago in Journal
How I Worked for Directors at Age 17 (With No One Else's Help but My Own)
Last summer, I decided to spend the day in bed and watch a variety of music videos on YouTube. I stumbled upon a brand new music video for an up-and-coming band I liked that I had seen in concert twice. The video blew me away, and, naturally, I scrolled down to the description and wondered who had directed it. To my liking, I found that the creator of the video was a female director– exactly what I hope to be one day.
By Gracie Bellissimo8 years ago in Journal
Analysis of an Advertisement
Many people strive to maintain the benefits of youth as they age. Some turn toward mystical, costly supplements or surgical techniques meant to stay youthful. Others believe, however, that sticking to a healthy lifestyle is the key towards longevity and will make sure your life is healthy and fun. In 2001, the creators of the “Got Milk?” advertisement sought to promote the consumption of milk to a wider and younger audience. The “Got Milk?” advertisement promotes its product by successfully utilizing logos, ethos, and pathos to link the concepts of health and longevity with the benefits of milk consumption.
By Felix Martinez8 years ago in Journal
How to Find the Correct Search Engine Terms for Your Local Business
Every big success starts with a small venture, one small achievement leads to another and then another. Local businessmen find it hard to produce content that can be distinguished easily as there is massive competition on the web. However, in order to accomplish greatness, a person has to make efforts, learn different skills and techniques, and apply them.
By Riza Sattar8 years ago in Journal
Yes, You Can Be Creative | Part 1
Creativity has been given this reverence of almost divine intervention, which makes it extremely intimidating. But, I'm here to tell you that it isn't as complicated as you think. Even those who feel like they are the least creative people in the world are more than capable at being creative.First off, creativity isn't only art (drawing, painting, writing, music, etc.) Creativity is needed for business, organization, and a myriad of other areas. At its core, creativity is based in logic, and learning how to transfer logic.
By 'Toto' (Aleksina Teto)8 years ago in Journal
Failing, Flailing, or Flying? The Millennial Career Path
When I look back at the past few years of my life, I see an absolute whirlwind. Granted, not all of that is based on my working life, having had some serious ups and downs in my personal sphere also. But, honestly, I have no idea whether I'm heading in the right direction for my career and most of the time I don't even know what that direction is.
By Ziggy Moth8 years ago in Journal
The Dynamics in Data Has Changed Forever
Massive amounts of data being stored on big computers are nothing unheard of. But what has changed is the expectation and need to mine that massive amount of data for an organization to make decisions.
By Philip P.8 years ago in Journal
Five Things People Confuse About Designers
There are so many instances in my life where relatives, friends, and acquaintances alike have all struck a puzzled look when I told them I was working in Interaction Design. Design, good and bad, exists all around us at every waking moment. It's time we straighten out the facts about Designers and help others recognize the importance of our jobs, once and for all!
By Ariana V.S.8 years ago in Journal
Five Great Ways to Earn Money Online
We all dream of being able to sit on that sofa, drink in hand, watching the world go by without worrying about money, or going to work the next day because you work from home or have a passive income. Well, the dream is not as far-fetched as you may think and while reaching the point of being able to quit your day job would take a lot of hard work and patience, earning a passive income to help with the bills is achievable by just about anyone.
By Joe Baily8 years ago in Journal