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How Blogging Helped Land A Sweet Job 
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When I first started my blog I admit that I was setting out to make some money. I had dreams of turning it into a full time job being my own boss. While I technically could’ve made that a reality by continuing on the path I was on, I decided it made better financial sense to get a full time job and keep working as long as possible. If my online income was completely just a side gig, all of that money could be directed towards savings.
One of my other priorities with my blog was to continue to expand my website marketing skills and beef up my resume. That way, even if my blog didn’t produce enough income early on I’d at least be able to leverage it into getting a new job. Things did work out that way, but I never would’ve predicted the extent to which they did.
Showing My Website Marketing Skills
When applying for website marketing jobs, employers always want to see proof that you can deliver results. That can be a little difficult as previous employers may allow their rankings to slip while riding your past efforts. This is where it helps a lot to have your own websites to showcase your marketing skills. (more…)
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Treating Your Job As An Investment
The following is a guest post from Justin at The Family Finances, the story of one family’s financial journey. Many people think of their job simply as a means to an end. In other words, it’s just something they have to do in order to …
The Decision To Get A New Job
After months of plugging away on a few different projects, I’ve decided that it’s time to get a job again. It seems that I’ve been going through this cycle the last several years. I’ll work a job for a year or two and then I’ll …
