Comments on: Are you managing your money, or is it managing you?

By: The Non-Student

The Non-Student — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:26:00 +0000

Thanks, Karen! Great advice (as always.) .-= The Non-Student´s last blog ..(Is it feminist to talk about coupons?) Or, How I Got a Week's Worth of Groceries for $38 =-.

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:18:34 +0000

In reply to The Non-Student. Networking is always a toughie. The only advice I have is keep it reasonable and set limits. You can go to the networking event without spending a fortune, you know? Sip one drink or eat dinner before you go and then just get a snack. I would also set a budget that you can afford and stick to it. What's a reasonable number of events to attend? If you can afford to go out once a week, then budget yourself to maybe $10 a week for networking and socializing and stick to it. If you've already spent your networking money for the month, and you're invited out, then you might have to wait until the next event.

By: The Non-Student

The Non-Student — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:43:53 +0000

I love the idea of zero-based budgeting and think about doing that for September. My goal has been to keep my personal spending well below what I could spend and throw the rest into savings. It's become kind of a game, and I like it! My challenge living in DC is keeping costs down for going out with colleagues, which is important networking time but also quite expensive. Any ideas? .-= The Non-Student´s last blog ..Math Camp Commences! (It's sad that this is more exciting than my own life.) =-.