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My Jan. 2023 Covid-19 Experience
My Jan. 2023 Covid-19 Experience
From a former Contact Tracer
Rachel Yerks
Feb 5, 2023
Why I Turned Down a Job Offer Worth $10,000/Year More
Why I Turned Down a Job Offer Worth $10,000/Year More
Some things are worth more than money
Rachel Yerks
Apr 26, 2022
You Don’t Need To Clean Your Home For Guests — Grow Up.
You Don’t Need To Clean Your Home For Guests — Grow Up.
“I’ll be there in ten minutes!”
Rachel Yerks
Feb 10, 2022
Yes, You Can Get Rid of Christmas Gifts the Day After You Receive Them
Yes, You Can Get Rid of Christmas Gifts the Day After You Receive Them
Controversial? Practical? Also yes.
Rachel Yerks
Jan 27, 2022
If Your Writing & Art Catalog is Big Enough, You’ll Make All The $$$ You Want
If Your Writing & Art Catalog is Big Enough, You’ll Make All The $$$ You Want
Unlike Van Gogh, you have the internet
Rachel Yerks
Dec 2, 2021
I Spend $14.86/Month on My Subscriptions and Mooch Others From Family
I Spend $14.86/Month on My Subscriptions and Mooch Others From Family
HBO Max, Netflix or neither?
Rachel Yerks
Nov 1, 2021
Zuckerberg’s Metaverse Scares Me & It Should Scare You
Zuckerberg’s Metaverse Scares Me & It Should Scare You
Facebook is taking over reality
Rachel Yerks
Oct 29, 2021
Who Knew Being in Charge of Your Own Medical Records was So Expensive?
Who Knew Being in Charge of Your Own Medical Records was So Expensive?
Paper records are pricey!
Rachel Yerks
Oct 27, 2021
3 Productivity Tips for Depressed Folks — And Everyone Else
3 Productivity Tips for Depressed Folks — And Everyone Else
How to deal with having “off” days, frequently
Rachel Yerks
Oct 21, 2021
I Lost My Dream Job and I Can’t Say I’m Too Upset About It
I Lost My Dream Job and I Can’t Say I’m Too Upset About It
Restaurant critic from hell
Rachel Yerks
Oct 19, 2021
3 Reasons Niching Down in Your Writing Isn’t Important
3 Reasons Niching Down in Your Writing Isn’t Important
You can relax and be broad with me
Rachel Yerks
Oct 10, 2021
The 4 Reasons I’m Addicted To Minimalism
The 4 Reasons I’m Addicted To Minimalism
You can like colorful art, it’s not a crime.
Rachel Yerks
Oct 9, 2021
Sorry, Not Everyone is a Real Writer
Sorry, Not Everyone is a Real Writer
Congrats, you earned $0.06!
Rachel Yerks
Oct 8, 2021
How I Won the Online Dating Lottery
How I Won the Online Dating Lottery
Are you dating correctly?
Rachel Yerks
Oct 7, 2021
I’ve Made $2,456.09 on Medium, But How Much Can I Make in 1 Month?
I’ve Made $2,456.09 on Medium, But How Much Can I Make in 1 Month?
Publishing daily since Oct. 4th
Rachel Yerks
Oct 6, 2021
I’m Not Making A Lot of Money Freelancing … And That’s Fine
I’m Not Making A Lot of Money Freelancing … And That’s Fine
I make 4 figures.
Rachel Yerks
Oct 6, 2021
I Received an MLM Housewarming Present
I Received an MLM Housewarming Present
You know I had to write about it…
Rachel Yerks
Oct 5, 2021
Why Freelance Writers Always Have Job Security
Why Freelance Writers Always Have Job Security
I’ve made $15,000+ writing online
Rachel Yerks
Oct 4, 2021
I Don’t Worry About My Boyfriend’s Opinion of My Ex
I Don’t Worry About My Boyfriend’s Opinion of My Ex
They’re friends, as they should be
Rachel Yerks
Sep 28, 2021
Why the Little Things Matter More Than the Big Things in Relationships
Why the Little Things Matter More Than the Big Things in Relationships
We met on OkCupid 3 years ago
Rachel Yerks
Sep 23, 2021
How I Managed To Save 40 Minutes Every Day By Making One Change
How I Managed To Save 40 Minutes Every Day By Making One Change
Plus 6 other ways to save your time
Rachel Yerks
Aug 19, 2021
You Aren’t Too Busy To Go To The Gym Or Start A Side Hustle
You Aren’t Too Busy To Go To The Gym Or Start A Side Hustle
Quit lying to everyone already.
Rachel Yerks
Aug 11, 2021
Set Aside 1 Hour of Free Time to Improve Your Future Life
Set Aside 1 Hour of Free Time to Improve Your Future Life
Endless YouTube binges aren’t self-care
Rachel Yerks
Aug 10, 2021
Stop Waiting for a New Week, Month, or Year to Start Living Better
Stop Waiting for a New Week, Month, or Year to Start Living Better
If you want lasting change, does it matter when you start?
Rachel Yerks
Aug 9, 2021
Why Building A Brand Is More Valuable Than Working A Traditional Job
Why Building A Brand Is More Valuable Than Working A Traditional Job
Two words — job security
Rachel Yerks
Jul 28, 2021
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