Happy News: New Job!

    I have some great news to share! This Monday I will be starting my first day at my new job. Which means my days of slinging coffee for Starbucks has ended. I am really looking forward to going into a calmer work environment, where I don't end the day smelling of coffee and hard work! I also had to learn how to properly do a tie, which thankfully did not take too long. The site ties.com was super helpful, and I found it to be much easier to learn from instructional pictures than Youtube videos.
   
    So, the job I am starting is as a customer service representative for one of the big 6 Canadian banks. For the time being though, I will not be disclosing which one, as I don't want anyone to think that I am introducing bias into my stock picks when selecting, or making watchlists. As an investor, I go for the companies which I think will do best for my portfolio, and as it stands I still intend to fill out my portfolio with roughly equal weightings on my big three, Royal Bank, TD and Scotia.

    Now, working for a bank comes with some perks, such as a free chequeing account, no fees! So, I'll be saving a few dollars off the bat from that. There are also some other benefits, but those wont kick in for a few months, and I still need to learn more about what is offered. I will be making some more money per hour, which I am hoping will translate nicely into a higher natural savings rate. As well as more frequent stock purchases for my portfolio! And with a little luck, I'll pick up some good advice and article ideas to share on here.

    Naturally, this is an exciting role for me, as it allows me to start gaining experience within the financial industry. I am hoping that the bank will assist me in my goal of working towards a Certified Financial Planner designation.