B.B.A. – I can’t believe it is Friday already. Man, time sure flies…when you are employed! :) A month ago I started working for Banker Connection in Wells Fargo. It has been a pretty intense month, but I am truly thankful to be working for such an incredible company. The work environment is indescribable. I have never been a member of a team that is so accommodating and concerned about my personal success. And the recognition that is given baffles me. Every single person is recognized (at the VERY LEAST) weekly. WOW. How could you not love your job when you know without a doubt that you are genuinely appreciated for the work you do?
In addition to one of a kind support and working conditions, the financial benefits are insane. What a blessing this opportunity is! For the first time, EVER, I have a retirement plan. And it’s a good one. Wells Fargo matches dollar for dollar up to 6% for my 401(k) after a year of service. They will also start contributing to my very own pension after a year. And after only five years, I become fully vested. This benefit alone makes me think that I should stay with Wells Fargo for at least five years. And with the work environment as it is, it should be a very enjoyable five years.
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B.S.E. – I still have a passion for teaching. I mean, I didn’t endure the hardest year and a half of my life going back to school for nothin’!
I really REALLY want to move to Alaska. It is such an incredibly beautiful state (I’m a sucker for mountains and moose), and the adventure of living there would be second to none. In addition to beauty and adventure, teachers in Alaska fair pretty well financially. Well, the teacher salary is at least significantly more than the teacher salaries in both Montana and Oklahoma. AND another cool thing is that you only have to teach for 8 years before you can start taking your retirement. How great is that?!
So, I’m thinking maybe 5 years at Wells Fargo, then 8 years teaching in Alaska. Only 13 years and I can retire and travel the world. Sounds like a good plan, eh?
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I think you should go for it Jen! Alaska would be a neat place to live, And retirement in 13 years would leave you young and free to make out with random European hotties. Sounds pretty awesome to me!
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