Salary Negotiations – Does it happen as often as we think?

I was talking to a group of my coworkers today, and while we didn’t discuss exact salary numbers, a common theme I noticed was that none of them felt the need to negotiate or even thought it was a plausible idea. I gave them all what I am sure was quite the bewildered look because I was able to successfully negotiate a slight salary increase when I started working. Upon asking them why they didn’t feel the need, I heard a variety of reasons including the salary was already higher than what they were previously getting, they didn’t think about … Continue reading Salary Negotiations – Does it happen as often as we think?

“The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” by Mark Manson – A Review

Disclaimer: I am reviewing this book of my own accord. Nobody asked me to review it, and I am not receiving any perks for doing this. I literally picked this book up at an airport when I was at a pretty low point in my life and finished it before my flight landed. I was hesitant to pick this book up because it was in the Self Help section of the book store. Picking up a self help book signals that there is a problem in my mind even if I am just interested in the topic. After reading the … Continue reading “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” by Mark Manson – A Review

Lost between cultures? Me too!

Hello, and welcome to my blog! I am very new to blogging, so please bare with me through the next few posts as I figure out what I am doing. This blog isn’t going to be about anything specific. It is meant to be a place where I can share my ideas and experiences with everyone, as well as hear similar stories from other people. Because of the content, I will remain anonymous and will use fictitious names for any people that may be mentioned. You may be wondering why I chose the name Lost Between Cultures. The answer is … Continue reading Lost between cultures? Me too!