Finding a New Job and Rent vs Buy in a New City

In a span of just 15 years, Netflix underwent four major evolutions to grow from a fledgling DVD-by-mail company to an award-winning entertainment behemoth, boasting over 200 million subscribers across 190 countries. In No Rules Rules, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and business professor and author Erin Meyer detail how the company achieved this level of success by implementing unconventional management practices that empower employees and promote innovation.

In this guide, you’ll learn why Netflix fires adequate employees, why employees need to critique their bosses, and why it pays to give workers unlimited vacation time.

We’ll compare the Netflix culture with other unorthodox workplace cultures—such as those at Pixar Animation Studios and hedge fund Bridgewater—and cite other works to support or offer counter-arguments to the management ideas detailed in the book.

Career expert Richard Bolles shares his revolutionary “parachute approach” to finding a job. This approach is twelve times more effective than sending out traditional resumes and doesn’t simply get you a job, it gets you a job you’ll love.

The parachute approach starts with self-reflection⁠—who are you, what do you like, what are you good at, and what do you value most? By figuring out what you want, instead of what the job market wants, you’ll set yourself on a path to career satisfaction and personal fulfillment.

Many economists expected the labor shortage to end once unemployment benefits expired and schools reopened. Instead, it looks like the shortage is deepening. Long-term changes brought about by the pandemic, including early retirements by millions and a changed attitude toward work, won’t likely reverse once the virus is under control.

It’s easy to feel like you have to constantly be doing something. Social media declares that to be a good person, you have to pay attention to the right post or cause; you feel like your time is money and you have to constantly use it productively.

Understanding and resisting this mindset is the subject of professor and visual artist Jenny Odell’s How to Do Nothing. According to Odell, the need to constantly do something derives from capitalism and is harmful to everyone. Using examples from art, history, and her own life, Odell recommends doing nothing—devoting time and attention to “non-productive” activities that deepen your connection with the world.

In this guide, we’ll define the “attention economy” and explain why you constantly feel pushed to be productive. We’ll also show how you can “do nothing” to take back control of your life and engage with the world in a deeper, more satisfying way. Through our commentary, we’ll explore some of the history and philosophy behind Odell’s ideas and offer practical ways you can implement her suggestions.

Brandon Turner’s The Book on Rental Property Investing is an educational guide to effectively locating, buying, and managing real estate properties. Turner identifies the major pitfalls new investors encounter, and he suggests how to profitably overcome these challenges by working smarter, not harder.

Turner is a real estate investor with hundreds of income-earning properties. He’s also a bestselling author and a former host of Bigger Pockets, a real estate investment podcast. In this guide, we’ll cover Turner’s detailed approach to each stage of the rental property investment process, as well as explore overarching strategies to help new investors think professionally about their portfolios. In our commentary, we’ll provide further advice on various elements of the rental property investment process, such as handling paperwork and securing a good agent.

Dive into the lives, laughs, and lessons of professional comedians Matt McCusker and Shane Gillis on Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast, as they navigate everything from the emotional turbulence of relocation to the oddities of everyday life. This episode peels back the layers of vulnerability comedians seldom show, moving from heartfelt revelations about the significance of cultural identity and personal growth to the comedic gold nuggets found in hotel bathroom amenities and gluten-free dining in Austin.

Amidst the anecdotes and existential musings, "Ep 464 - Not A Fireside Chat" traverses the terrains of professional stand-up, social commentary, and the quirks of the entertainment industry. From the dynamic perspectives on sports broadcasting to the intimate behind-the-scenes look at podcast production, McCusker and Gillis engage in a freewheeling conversation that sheds light on the complexity of crafting comedic content while staying true to their roots amidst a rapidly changing world. Join these witty minds as they juxtapose sobering societal insights with their trademark humor in an episode that promises to keep listeners grinning and pondering long after the laughter fades.

Dive into the heart of the homeownership debate with Michael Barbaro and his guests David Leonhardt and Antony Blinken on "The Daily." As younger Americans face an increasingly tumultuous housing market, Barbaro engages Leonhardt in a conversation that challenges the long-held notion that buying a home is necessarily the smarter financial move. With soaring property prices and interest rates on the rise, they dissect the myth of guaranteed home value appreciation and consider whether the American Dream of homeownership may be ripe for reevaluation.

From examining the oft-overlooked expenses of owning a home to discussing Leonhardt's personal experience with the emotional rewards of homeownership, this episode paints a comprehensive picture of the modern housing landscape. And in a shift from economics to international relations, Secretary of State Blinken offers insights on protecting civilians in Gaza, widening the episode's scope. Join "The Daily" as it navigates through the complex intersection of finance, sentiment, and global issues, guided by Barbaro's keen moderation and appreciation for both the facts and the human element behind headlines.

Brandon Turner’s The Book on Rental Property Investing is an educational guide to effectively locating, buying, and managing real estate properties. Turner identifies the major pitfalls new investors encounter, and he suggests how to profitably overcome these challenges by working smarter, not harder.

Turner is a real estate investor with hundreds of income-earning properties. He’s also a bestselling author and a former host of Bigger Pockets, a real estate investment podcast. In this guide, we’ll cover Turner’s detailed approach to each stage of the rental property investment process, as well as explore overarching strategies to help new investors think professionally about their portfolios. In our commentary, we’ll provide further advice on various elements of the rental property investment process, such as handling paperwork and securing a good agent.