Let’s be brutally honest here. Besides the fluffy talk about fulfilling dreams and helping humanity, you’re working because you want to get paid. That may not be the only reason, but it’s a crucial component otherwise you would be running around hunting for a full-time volunteer position. People will keep showing up at a job for years even though their personal or professional aspirations aren’t being fed, but let the money stop and see how quickly things escalate.

 

But wait a minute, is compensation only about money? Not to downplay the facts here, because money matters. Still, I believe it’s a sign of maturity when you step to the negotiation table demanding more than cash.

 

I want to challenge you think more broadly about compensation beyond just the usual salary and bonus. In this episode we discuss 4 non-cash payments to consider when negotiating.

 

 

Question of the day: What other great non-cash payments would you add to this list?   (Comment below or on twitter)

 

Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 

 

Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com

 

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So yes, there’s your job description or whatever. It’s important to hit those points. However, just meeting expectations is a slow path to success. There are skills and talents inside you that just need a little courage and creativity to help you leverage them for career success. 

 

You can spend years competing with people on their own terms, or go around them quietly by creating your own lane. Activate your zone of greatness and use it to add value to the organisation. In today’s episode we offer some real life examples to inspire your own game plan. 

 

Have a listen and let us know what out-of-office skill you can start bringing to work! 

 

 

Question of the day: What secret skill have you been hiding from your main job?  (Comment below or on twitter)

 

Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 

 

Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com

 

Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv

 

Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    

 

Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv

In the game of money, interested rates rule the field. A weak understanding can make you lose big or miss huge opportunities.  A great career is even better when you can take the money you earn and know how to make it work for you.

 

Today we take you through some common interest concepts that you will encounter when buying a car, a house, investing, or even choosing a bank account.  

 

We included a useful article on annual percentage rates at the show notes page: dalanv.com/166-interest-rate-basics

 

Question of the day: If you have $10,000 to invest where would you put it? (Comment below or on twitter)

 

Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 

 

Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com

 

Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv

 

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So you’re working hard to build that career and earn money to pay for things that matter to you. School, food, vacation, family expenses, healthcare, potato salad, etc. Today we’re giving you 5 common fees to understand when you decide to put that money to work by investing. 

 

 

These fees go by different names so pay attention to how they work. Also I’m not (legally) your financial advisor so be sure to do your own research and ask questions. 

 

Other investment education resources:

 

 

Question of the day: What’s one question you’ve always wanted to ask about personal finance?   (Comment below or on twitter)

 

 

Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 

 

Full show notes and other resources available at www.focusthefire.com

 

Connect with host on twitter @dalanv www.twitter.com/dalanv

 

Connect with show on twitter @focusthefire www.twitter.com/focusthefire    

 

Help us create more great content: patreon.com/dalanv