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ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

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ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

Jonathan Mendonsa & Brad Barrett | Choose FI Media, Inc

Business, Investing, Careers

4.85.2K Ratings

🗓️ 22 April 2020

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

You've already switched to grocery delivery, haven't you? Or maybe you're still white-knuckling it through crowded aisles, wrestling over the last can of beans. Jonathan Mendonsa and Brad Barrett compare notes on how lockdown grocery runs forced them to rethink shopping habits entirely — and discovered that delivery services like Instacart and Walmart pickup didn't just save time, they accidentally fixed their budgets by eliminating impulse buys. Beyond the grocery cart, they explore whether pandemic-era remote work flexibility is worth fighting for long-term, and close with a quick win: how to check if the government owes you money through unclaimed property databases. Key Topics Discussed: Adapting to Grocery Delivery Hosts share experiences with delivery services like Instacart and Walmart pickup, highlighting how these services help avoid impulse buying and stick to budgets. Timestamp: [00:02:11] Key Takeaway: Delivery services can enhance budget management by minimizing impulse purchases. Embracing Remote Work The conversation shifts to the long-term benefits of remote work, promoting flexibility and improved morale. The hosts discuss strategies for advocating for remote work arrangements with employers. Timestamp: [00:19:00] Key Takeaway: Presenting a compelling case to your employer can help secure a flexible work schedule. Unclaimed Property Tip A practical tip on reclaiming unclaimed property, emphasizing the ease of finding potential funds owed to listeners. Timestamp: [00:25:00] Key Takeaway: Spend a few minutes searching for unclaimed property through state websites; it can yield surprising results. Key Quotes: "Adapting to our new normal is essential." [00:00:41] "Delivery services eliminate impulse buying." [00:06:59] "Discover unclaimed property in your name!" [00:25:00] "Spend three minutes today to potentially reclaim money." [00:27:01] Chapter Markers: Welcome and Casual Introductions [00:00:23] Adapting to Grocery Delivery [00:02:11] Embracing Remote Work [00:19:00] Unclaimed Property Tip [00:25:00] Conclusion and Future Plans [00:27:01]

Transcript

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0:00.0

The world has changed a lot over the last several years.

0:02.0

And there's many industries that have been adversely

0:04.0

and negatively affected by that.

0:06.0

And the career outlook in those industries

0:08.4

has been tarnished or damaged maybe for years to come,

0:11.6

which has put a lot of people in a pinch

0:13.4

and looking for the possibility of a pivot.

0:16.4

We've put an increasing amount of focus

0:18.2

on unlocking the power of certificate programs,

0:20.9

which enable us to quickly pivot into a new career

0:24.5

in a very cost-effective manner,

0:26.2

unlocking fantastic income potential

0:28.6

and remote work flexibility.

0:30.7

For those of you that are maybe for the first time

0:32.5

considering making a similar transition,

0:34.8

let me encourage you to check out Salesforce

0:36.7

as a potential option.

0:38.6

It's hard to overstate how amazing the growth potential

0:42.4

in this particular industry is

0:44.2

and how amazing the starting salary is,

0:47.5

even for people that are literally working their first job

0:50.7

in this role with no prior experience.

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