As you go through your years as an employee, sometimes, you've gotta learn things the hard way. From work-life balance to advocating for better working standards, we don't always know what's acceptable and what's not when we're new to the workforce. It's good to look back and reflect on how much you've changed since you started working. Maybe you used to try and put on a performance during a job interview, but now you're interviewing the employer, too. Or maybe you used to accept whatever...

“Pressure or creating a sense of urgency is a very effective negotiating tactic. One should be reasonable and allow enough time, but never allow too much time. You did well for holding your ground, now the real fun begins.”

You never think the worst case scenario could happen to you, until it does…

Isn't it great when karma gives you a front seat?

“An inspection report with 50+ items is actually pretty typical for a home built in the late '70s.”

It's called financial illiteracy and you don't want to find yourself in that category when house hunting.

Do parents really give “unconditional” money or is there always “something” attached to it?

At only 26 and 28 years old, this young couple was able to get a fantastic real estate price that has the house-hunting community baffled, jealous, confused, and excited. Potential new homeowners shower the couple with questions and answers are delivered.

Reentering the office after Christmas can be particularly overwhelming. You'll find everybody huddles together, each recounting their own dramatic holiday saga, which usually involves a few or more ‘loved ones’. Granted, family dinners are like taking part in a reality show, minus the cameras. My personal motto that has served me well throughout the years: When in doubt, say nothing. Also, lie — a lot. Or rather, omit as many details of your life as you possibly can. Moreover, if somebody says…

If it works it works.

Proper research is key.

Don't do these.

One common problem people often run into is a freezing kind of fear or complete lack of motivation when it comes to completing everyday tasks. It's easy to be discouraged when looking for a perfect solution, but being able to break those thinking habits can be crucial to doing the things you need to get done in your life. Here's a man's meaningful vulnerable thread about mental health.

Why not learn some extra tricks?

People are still decent.

Sweet, sweet insight.