Hue You Know’s Post

When I left my corporate job, it wasn't because I wanted to, it was because I felt like I had no choice. Having my son made me an inconvenience because I couldn't work the long hours that I used to as I had the nursery run to do. Plus, I worked 4 days a week instead of 5 which didn't really suit them - how outrageous that I wanted to not put my son in nursery 5 days a week. Truth be told, it didn't suit me either as I was always contacted on my day off anyway and have you seen the cost of nursery fees? WTAF! Have you ever left corporate and looked for a well paid that you can do around family life? Well, good luck with that because I have, and let me tell you those jobs just don't exist. I literally couldn't find one that paid well that didn't involve me working 40+ hours a week. It's like once you have children and leave the corporate world you have to settle for any crappy pay that you can, especially if you find one that you fits around family life. In fact, the more the role fits around family life, the more crappy pay they offer because they know they'll be inundated with applicants - most of which will be hugely over qualified for the role. It literally makes my blood boil. My advice if you want to earn decent money on part time hours, create it for yourself. I did and thankfully never looked back and now I help others do the same. They often say your students are a mirror of you and that's definitely the case with the women I've taught. I'd say 95% of them have experienced exactly the same as me once leaving corporate but thankfully have taken matters into their own hands, just like I did. If you're a Mum that's left your full time job and feel like you have to go out to pasture and take some crappy low paid job that bores the pants off you, you don't have to. Woman are starting businesses every day and loving it. ✅ Your terms ✅ Your money ✅ Your hours Was I bricking it when I started? Of course I was. Who wouldn't be? It's really daunting when all you've known is working for someone else. It was however, hands down the best decision I ever made. Have you created your own business or are planning to in 2025? If so, I'd love to hear from you as I'll be cheering you on every step of the way 😃

To so many amazing women lawyers that I speak to on a daily basis: You do NOT have to change a thing about your life if you do not want to. But why not be honest with yourself about what it is that you really want and what you are willing to do about it and what you are not. Do you constantly look for and consume -      The latest diet -      The latest self help book or podcast -      The latest financial guru’s advice? Do you constantly switch topics in your mind and in conversation with others about -      a new job -      a new career -      a new place to live -      a new spouse? You like doing this because It FEELS like you are doing SOMETHING to address your dissatisfaction. You keep consuming new material, looking at shiny new things on the internet, reading articles, books. In the end you never really DO anything or you are doing very little , because you tell yourself that it’s all "too hard", or it will “never work out” for you because of ……..[insert some reason outside of your control that you just decide is true after very little or no effort on your part] You fail ahead of time. Every time. Without even trying to do the actual thing that anyone would need to do, you just move on to the next shiny plan, but again, never sit down to really execute the hard boring stuff. You don’t figure out your: -      food plan on a daily basis -      you don’t figure out a budget and make a real financial plan -      you don’t re-work your resume -      you don’t network or speak to anyone about a new job but you look at job boards constantly and decide ahead of time that you can’t get any of them or you find some contenders but never follow through -      You complain that you “don’t know how” -       You complain that “it’s harder for you than everyone else" because of [insert family reason, ADHD, unsupportive partner, ] If you recognize this behavior I have very good news for you: There is absolutely nothing wrong with you. YOU ARE HUMAN and you have a human brain AND knowing that, if you would like to stop this never ending, exhausting treadmill of giving up on yourself ahead of time You absolutely CAN. It involves radical responsibility It involves work that is not all fun and shiny, It involves a decision AND focused concentration that you ARE capable of, (after all look what you can do in your position at work when you are up against a deadline) It involves making the time for yourself no matter what It involves EMOTIONAL ADULTHOOD It is ok if you cannot do this alone.  It is hard to see your own brain and your own thoughts, with the same brain that has been designed to NOT tell you the truth, the brain that is keeping you safe and comfortable, and keeping you STUCK. Message me anytime if you are ready to take different ACTION, if you WANT to take the steps off the treadmill to a life that you actually CREATE INTENTIONALLY and not just one that happens TO you while you are busy distracting yourself. ❤️

Here are some of the best summer jobs for teens and the pay #finance #financial #finanzas #finanza

April marks #SecondChanceMonth, a month to recognize the importance of redemption, forgiveness, and the opportunity for individuals to rebuild their lives after facing adversity. It’s a reminder that everyone deserves a chance to rewrite their story, to learn from past mistakes, and to pursue a brighter future. During Second Chance Month, let’s support those who are striving to overcome obstacles. Let’s advocate for policies and programs to promote rehabilitation, reintegration and a fair chance for all. #CenterforEmploymentOpportunities https://lnkd.in/een3EbCS

As many of you know, Jennifer Manuel and I have been job sharing for the last 5.5 years. Based on our experience, I have zero doubt in my mind that these ladies can make this work. They bring two unique perspectives to challenges and problem solving. When one is sick, the other can step up and ensure continuation of work. They have an in-built checking system and will keep each other accountable. And they will stop at nothing to make it work - for themselves and everyone around them. Job sharing MPs - sounds like a no brainer! #jobshare #jobsharing #Higgins https://lnkd.in/gSaXbcce

Hey everyone, check out this enlightening piece from Stacey Tisdale on the 'Confidence Gap' and its impact on wealth building for women. 🌟 It's a deep dive into why negotiating our worth is crucial and how it can significantly affect our long-term financial health. Stacey breaks it down with facts and urges us all to embrace our financial power! 💪🏾💰 Let's all get involved and support each other in these major money moments. Join the movement at staceytisdale.com and let's grow together! 🚀 #WomenAndMoney #WealthBuilding

Why do individuals of this gender have to experience discrimination or be limited in their career opportunities? why are they often compared to caged birds? It is the 9th day of the LinkedIn challenge,and as I reflect on the challenges I have faced and how they impacted my life, I refer to them as the mistakes that have paid off. In my final year of secondary school, I was expected to take my final senior secondary school certificate Examination. However, due to financial issues, things didn't work out as planned, I hope to write the exam the following season. When the time for the exam arrived, I was happy. I had prepared for this exam by borrowing notes and using my savings to buy past question papers and literature text books. Guess what? my parents have come up with this idea for me to wait for my younger brother, who is in class three in primary school, to reach my level of Studies before I can continue. Why do I have to wait for him? Do you think they are right? This situation killed my career and enthusiasm for learning. After a few months had passed, I took a job as a sales girl to earn some money and save up for my exams. Everyone was aware of this plan, but my boss was told note to pay directly, saying that I didn't need the money.All my little savings at home were used up. When i asked about this no one responded. That's when it become clear to me where I truly belong. I stopped the job and decided to pursue vocational training, where I learned styling. money started coming in, and I enrolled for my exams. when my parents found out, they threatened me, staying I would nerve be able to write the exam. Luckily, a neighbor who understands the situation advised me to go report them to human rights. They invited them and when asked the reason for their actions, they said it was because am a girl and marriage is the way out. They signed an agreement stating that they would not prevent me from taking my exams to avoid legal consequences. This challenge shaped my life, built my strength and gave me a clear vision of where am going. #day9 #20daysconsístencychallenge#doitscared.

Recently I was working with two different women from different backgrounds, different cultures, different work life, different age but one thing in common - whatever money management we are doing please I don’t want my in-laws & husband to know. Be that lady be of 35 years or 50 years concerns are so similar. I asked both of them why & it was very similar - 1. I want money for my personal security. 2. I want money for my financial freedom. 3. I won’t have to ask my husband or in-laws for small expenses. 4. I would love to go on at least one solo trip. 5. In case any emergency comes I would have my own corpus. This made me think we as women always tend to think of everyone but ourselves. We will give all efforts to make our home a happy place. But this way women come forward & build a corpus for their needs. Financial freedom gives us immense confidence to handle all the things in life happily & the way we want. Together let us enjoy a financially free life. Pic - The picture is representation how you can live financially free life and enjoy your hobbies.

Unsolicited advice is the bane of the business world. There are so many informal (and uniformed) advice givers who believe opinion is enough. But it’s not. It’s especially not when it’s not paired with the listening, investigation and understanding required to make sense of a situation. Yet we often accept unsolicited advice and rarely question it. Sometimes, this is due to our shock at receiving it in the first instance. For women, it may come down to conditioning or not wanting to be perceived as being difficult. People within minorities such as the disability community or BIPOC, it may simply be exhaustion at the thought of yet again spend emotional labour educating someone in your experience. It may simply be the power structure with the person giving the unsolicited advice doesn’t allow for us to question it safely. Or it may be simply a moment of picking and choosing your battles. Yet the five-minute expert isn’t ever going to learn if they continually get let off the hook by silence or us being caught off-guard. These 6 questions come in handy when you’re dealing with unsolicited advice. Use them wisely! https://ed.gr/ehbe6 #advice #business

💸 Shift Your Money Mindset & Earn More Than You Think You Can 💸 This one's for the women out there who are ready to change the way you think about money and your career. I’ve shared some personal insights in my latest blog post for Elletwo about the mindset shifts that helped me grow my career and my income, all while staying true to my values. Whether you’re navigating a creative career or growing within a corporate space, this is for you. #elletwo #teamdifficult #redefiningprofessionalism #thisaintyourfathersprofessionalism