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What Are The Opportunity Costs Of Staying At A Job You Dislike?

Posted by Jim on Jul 8th, 2013 · 13 Comments

Opportunity Costs Of Staying At A Job, love your job, career

I went on a guided fishing trip in Florida last winter and our guide, Larry was one of the best saltwater fishing guides I have ever met, and he happened to leave an impression on me. It wasn’t necessarily his proficiency at locating fish, although we did happen to land a couple big ones. It wasn’t his ability to make our ride and experience enjoyable, but I have no complaints there....
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Here are some simple guidelines that will help you build wealth:

1) Do the math. Get a budget and calculate your net worth

2) Get an emergency fund. Save at least 6 months worth of expenses

3) Limit costs. Spend no more than 30% of your income on housing

4) Max your retirement. Maximize contributions to your tax-deferred retirement accounts

5) Pay yourself first. Set aside money for yourself before you take care of your other bills

6) Set goals. Goal let you get ahead faster

7) Avoid high interest debt. Avoid credit cards, title loans and other usurious loans

8) Diversify. Diversity your assets.

What Are The Opportunity Costs Of Staying At A Job You Dislike?

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