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I mean...thanks for hiring us gays? I feel complic I mean...thanks for hiring us gays? I feel complicated about workplaces in #PrideParades. ⁠ ⁠ On the one hand, thanks for not discriminating based on gender and sexuality I guess. Thanks for giving workers ERGs so they can connect at work, that's nice. Thanks for at least trying to demonstrate #LGBTQ+inclusion.⁠ ⁠ But, it's not like organizations are suddenly "good" because they have a parade contingent. Your employee's rights and empowerment to be visible, and your corporate report card are different things!!⁠ ⁠ For f%#s sake walmart employees were in the Denver Parade...walmart has ruined so many small businesses and underpaid so many people...Walmart doesn't get to rainbow-wash that away, even though I want to offer solidarity to the workers, for whom marching might be a big deal that matters personally. ⁠ ⁠ Let's give workers the power to be themselves, but not transfer unearned accolades to workplaces. Organizational partnership can be earned! But I don't think parades are the place to do it.⁠ ⁠ #PrideMonth
I am rageful about today's ruling that will impact I am rageful about today's ruling that will impact so many people. I am grateful to have a place to house guests who decide to visit me in Colorado, a state where abortion is a protected right.
Spending money lately might feel like a big freaki Spending money lately might feel like a big freaking hole has opened in your wallet, and money is leaking out alarmingly fast.⁠ ⁠ Or maybe, you don't give your money a lot of attention, just hoping it'll sort itself out.⁠ ⁠ Pro tip: it might, and it might not. ⁠ ⁠ I want you to have a vision for your money that lets you thrive and is not centered on a vague lottery / influencer breakthrough moment.⁠ ⁠ So, I teach people how to understand finances and make values based decisions with money. ⁠ ⁠ ��I'm teaching a sliding scale workshop this Friday at Money Club, with fellow queer money coach Rose Slam! Johnson, on a way I always have people work with in my coaching and Money Like You Mean To workshops� - net position and a spending snapshot.⁠ ⁠ Remember: you don't have to like numbers for them to help you. ⁠ But you have to know what they are for you to help them.⁠ ⁠ RSVP at bit.ly/moneyclub6⁠ ⁠ #dadjokes⁠ #queermoney⁠ #moneyclub⁠ #queermoneycoaches⁠
Welp. The last three financial days in the US have Welp. The last three financial days in the US have been rough. Inflation is accelerating, stocks are losing value, and interest rates are likely to see a hefty .75% hike.⁠ ⁠ Ouch.��⁠ ⁠ A lot of my clients are saying to me they’re surprised by their spending these days. I was surprised too when my partner and I did our most recent monthly finances check ins. Damn food is suddenly lots more money than I remembered!⁠ ⁠ It’s pricier out there especially for food, energy, and transportation -- basics, not “extras” -- than it was a year ago, and even a few months ago. ⁠ ⁠ Over the last month alone prices have risen 1% -- which might not sound like a lot until you understand that would mean 12% price increase over the NEXT YEAR if it keeps up [which is unlikely]. �⁠ ⁠ So what can you do? ⁠ ⁠ Step one: get your spending data lined up with your new reality -- cuz we're all misremembering how much stuff costs.⁠ ⁠ My most recent vlog post gets into detail on how, link in bio [or get on my newsletter to get it delivered!]⁠ ⁠ #inflation #facethetruth #wtfmarkets
Feeling all the feelings about jan6inflationgunvio Feeling all the feelings about jan6inflationgunviolenceheatdome + also putting on some vintage and getting out to a #pride event. Take care of yourself and each other and take breaks to live the living ya can.
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