en Y. We are the generation that doesn’t settle, who love to travel and are all about finding and pursuing our passion.Switching careers, starting a business, studying, and travelling the globe are what we value most and prioritise. We choose to spend our money living in the moment and accumulating experiences, rather than planning for the future. As a result, maintaining … [Read more...]
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Doubt-Break! Gen Y & The Contagious Agony Of Existential Suffering
ooner or later, everyone falls prey to the lure of an existential crisis.It could be triggered by something small, like a strange coincidence, by general life malaise or by a serious personal or professional disappointment which causes you to begin to question everything.Ask 5 friends today whether they have experienced some form of existential angst in the past 12 … [Read more...]
Student Wellness: Coping With Anxiety & Stress At University
I can't do it anymore, I'm not good enough, this is too difficult." Do you ever experience any of these thoughts, particularly when exams are just around the corner, or when you have not started an assessment that is due less than 24 hours away?If you answered yes, then you could be headed towards burnout.As a university student, you may feel constant … [Read more...]
Gen Y Survival Guides: The Art Of Navigating A Relationship Breakdown
You tell yourself: the whole world has ended. I am barely holding it together.No: the world has not ended.Yes: you can take control and get your life back on track.Whatever the circumstances, ending a relationship is an uncomfortable and stressful rollercoaster and may feel like your world is over. A complete overthrow of life as you know it - who you are, where you … [Read more...]
Now You Can Reclaim Cash From Your Forgotten Credit Card Subscriptions
The new app is free and it saves you money! here is no feeling that is more demoralising than the slow and soul destroying realisation that you have just paid $59 for a one month Australian Financial Review subscription you did not want.Of course, you wanted it when it was free! In fact, you revelled in the novelty of having top end reading materials during … [Read more...]
Sexual Consent Dyslexia: Why “No” Does Not Mean “Yes”
video by the Thames Valley Police brilliantly captures the issue of sexual consent using the analogy of making a cup of tea.The short film features stick people, together with a simple narration and cycles through some of the main scenarios where consent lines can blur and potentially lead to coercion, manipulation, sexual assault, rape and, in many cases, … [Read more...]
Think Like A Lawyer: How To Avoid Answering Personal Questions
It's a truth universally acknowledged: nobody enjoys being probed with questions about their personal life. To avoid giving away more than you wish during a stealth information-seeking attack, it's critical to psychologically prepare by using some effective strategies used by most lawyers. Why do people ask personal or inappropriate questions? Asking questions and sharing … [Read more...]
#LifeSupportForYourWallet: When Can You Seek A Store Refund?
ow many times have you seen a 'no refund' sign in a shop?Of those times, how often would you think to question its accuracy?If you're not fully informed, information that is in public places, made by a public figure or someone in a position of authority can seem deceptively plausible. I've never really wanted to go to Japan, simply because I don't like eating fish and … [Read more...]
Fugitives Of Technology: Meet The People Allergic to Wi-Fi
Millennials are surrounded by symphonies.Whether the mechanical purr of your local cafe’s coffee grinder, the whir of an overworked hard drive, the hum of heavy traffic or the familiar bassline from your favourite song, for most of us, existing in a world of predictable sounds and patterns has become second nature.But other rhythms are undetectable. These are the ones … [Read more...]
Was That Massage Normal? Unexpected Dangers Of Massage Clinics
Sometimes life can be a real jerk.Whether it’s work, relationships, friends, study, health or finances, at some point all of us can feel like our proverbial cheese has slid off our cracker. At times like these when behaving like an adult seems impossible, and bingeing on Netflix and Nutella is inevitable, we have a few choices: 1) retreat to the couch in pyjamas or 2) go … [Read more...]
The Sting Of Service Fees: When Can You Legally Be Charged A Cancellation Fee?
Taking services for granted is not a new development.With missed specialist appointments costing taxpayers over $4 million per month in Queensland alone, many industries are suffering serious financial damage from clients and patients failing to keep or reschedule appointments. To mitigate a portion of this loss some businesses are now imposing cancellation fees.But … [Read more...]
Rental Guides For Gen Y: 6 Signs Your Landlord Is Ripping You Off
In New South Wales, most tenancy agreements are governed by the Residential Tenancies Act. This gives certain rights and responsibilities to both tenants and landlords. But let’s be honest- not all landlords do the right thing and it is important to be aware of your rights as a tenant.If you are one of the 4.5 million people living in rental accommodation in Australia, here … [Read more...]
What The Federal Budget 2015 Really Means
Have you ever entertained the idea of riding the entrepreneurial wave but have been unsure where to begin?With the high point of the 2015/16 Federal Budget wave breaking over small to medium sized enterprises, if you are a Gen Y entrepreneur, or small business owner, there has never been a better time to start paddling.The Federal Budget influences the … [Read more...]
Ending The Spending: The Best Ways To Start A Budget Today!
Setting a budget is a lot like starting a new fitness regime.It requires planning, discipline and perseverance.Just like you need to burn more calories than you consume in order to lose weight, you need to save more money than you spend in order to maintain a healthy bank balance.Most Gen Y avoid the unpleasantness and accountability associated with … [Read more...]
Skinny Bank Balances – Lifestyle Or Genetics?
Is your bank balance a reflection of your genes?To achieve a reasonable earning capacity and be a good saver, many maintain the view that you need to study hard at school and achieve a level of professional success in your chosen field.Researchers are now exploring whether some of us have a genetic advantage when it comes to financial matters - or whether … [Read more...]
3 Financial Investments Gen Y Should Be Making Today!
In Australia, there are two things that set Gen Y (persons born between 1981 and 2000) apart. 1. They are independent and informed: more than any other generation, access to quality and accurate information on financial matters is never more than a few clicks away. 2. They are forward-thinking and adaptable: imminent changes likely to impact this generation’s future financial … [Read more...]
Someone Used Your Photo Without Permission? Here’s What You Do
How protecting your images is a lot like surviving a wild bear attack. "Bears are opportunistic animals, they take food at the easiest place to get it" - Marko Jonozovic The internet is littered with bears.The difference is that web bears are not after your food.They’re after your content.A seemingly harmless way to access and download pictures, Google Image … [Read more...]