Patty Ramsen
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Just another 20 something trying to break the glass ceiling one blazer at a time. Get your own coffee...
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I "Stole" Clothes When I Worked at a Re-Sale Clothing Shop
Summers in small-town Louisiana were hot and long. I was in grad school, and even though I didn’t need a whole lot of money to survive, I didn’t want to sit around sweating without anything to do. So, I got a job at a re-sale shop.
By Patty Ramsen2 years ago in Confessions
The Average Person Will Spend Months of Their Life Waiting for Red Lights to Turn Green
Everyday, you complete monotonous tasks. You wait at a light, a stop sign, for coffee to brew, sit on the toilet, brush your teeth, shower, sleep . . . precious minutes are lost and continue to mount into weeks and months of our lives. You also have those burdening questions in the back of your mind — How much time do you have left and how are you using it? This article will explore the truth of how you spend your lifetime. Sure, there are those of us who sleep as minimally as possible, which science has noted that lack of sleep will also shorten your lifespan and can create a number of health concerns. Those concerns will be addressed!
By Patty Ramsen2 years ago in FYI
10 Ways to Find Money to Invest
Money doesn’t grow on trees. If it did, nobody would be interested in investing or looking for ways to do so. Even after the 2008 financial crisis, where stocks plummeted and thousands of people lost money, people still have a large interest in investing because it remains one of the most effective ways to build wealth and credit over time. As much as someone would like to start investing, it becomes a challenge when you only have a part-time job or a small amount of money. This factor often hinders people from saving money and beginning an investment. In reality, those who live paycheck to paycheck or on monthly budgets can begin investing with even the smallest amounts of money.
By Patty Ramsen4 years ago in Trader
10 Career Advice Books for Moms Returning to Work
At one point or another, you'll have raised your kids to a point where you might be thinking about returning to work. Whether you want to hit the ground running and work full time, or need something more part time. The quest to return to the workforce can seem a little overwhelming.
By Patty Ramsen4 years ago in Journal
10 Must Read Books for Wall Street Investors
Want to be a successful investor? Guess what one of the things all successful investors (and people for that matter) have in common? They all read. In fact, Warren Buffett was once asked about his key to success, and he said to read. Seems simple enough. There are plenty of books for Wall Street investors to read, but many might not know where to begin.
By Patty Ramsen4 years ago in Trader
10 Civilian Jobs Similar to Military Life
When you leave the military, you may be worried about your transition to regular civilian jobs. However, there are civilian jobs similar to military life that won’t be too much of an uprooting for you. Before your job search, you need to know what you’d like to do. Plenty of employers would love to hire men and women who have had military experience because of how disciplined and hardworking they are.
By Patty Ramsen4 years ago in Serve
10 Best Investing Books for Teens
Today's teens are expected to know what they want to do with the rest of their lives by the time they graduate high school. Consequently, many strive for the highest paying job possible. But this doesn't have to be the case. If we teach teens to invest early, they can build enough of a nest egg before adult life kicks into full gear that they'll be more comfortable choosing a career for passion rather than income. Whether you're a teen looking to get started early or an adult striving to guide someone younger in your life, the best investing books for teens can help any up-and-coming investor take their allowance and turn it into long-term gains.
By Patty Ramsen4 years ago in Trader
The 10 Best Online Classes for Fashion Design
The fashion industry is lucrative, and can be a great way to make a living doing something you love to do. The world of fashion is always changing, and anyone looking to break into it, will need some classes in fashion design to learn the ropes.
By Patty Ramsen4 years ago in Styled
Signs You're Dealing with Internalized Misogyny
Women all over the world are dealing with internalized misogyny that puts them in opposition with other women and themselves. Some of them think less of women as a whole and place their faith in the opinions of men. Others have been raised to believe that men are superior and women are inferior. Women receive misogynistic messages from all fronts, so battling against it is constant. The fight never ends. You can excise your misogyny, but first, you have to admit that you have it so that you can pinpoint the toxic behaviors and belief systems that created it in the first place.
By Patty Ramsen4 years ago in Viva
How to React If Your Pharmacist Denies You Birth Control
Here we are, slowly approaching the 2020s and yet we are still dealing with this crap. When a pharmacist denies you birth control, you may think that it’s a literal joke. They can’t honestly refuse to fill a prescription, right? Unfortunately, this is something that happens to a lot of women, and it’s something that is entirely legal.
By Patty Ramsen4 years ago in Viva
