Alright! Lets get to the nitty gritty. Over the next few posts I will review my 2008 Goals and do a short summary of all major events (good and bad) in 2008. Once we get that out the way, we'll see what Dimples has planned for 2009. It will definitely be a year for GREAT things!
CAREER DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 2008 GOALS REVIEW
I am not going to list every single goal I had on this plan. Once I made the choice to basically "upgrade" to the next level of my career, about 3/4 of my plan could not be applied to my new position. So here is a list of what I did accomplish:
- *Went on my first business trip to Shreveport, LA
- *Became Lead Engineer on 5 separate projects
- *Took a huge leap of faith and landed great job with client (and then successor)
- *Same leap of faith increased my salary by $25,000
- *Increased my knowledge of Access and databases
- *Taught myself Relex
- *Taught myself FMEA
2008 GOALS REVIEW
FINANCES
1. Eliminate CC Debt - 54% complete
I paid off $7000 of $13K in cc debt. Unforeseen circumstances led to a $3K increase in my cc debt. The huge salary jump allowed me to attack a sizable chunk of my debt and Ihope plan to be debt free by February 09.
2. Double Emergency Fund to $6,000 - Done (kind of)
In October I had about $7000 saved in E-fund. $6K of that was used later on to pay off a chunk of my cc debt.
3. Car loan balance < $15K - Nope
Current balance of my auto loan is $18K.
4. Obtain $300K in additional life insurance - Nope
I was able to obtain an additional $75K in life insurance. I will look further into this later on this year.
5. Increase credit score to 700+ - Almost
My current score is 686. I am almost there.
6. Change to paperless billing system - Done
7. Find permanent hustle - Done
This blog is my permanent hustle. I also jump on lil things here and there.
CAREER/BUSINESS
1. Business - Nope
All my business goals are on hold. Once I get things ironed out with my career, finances, and buying a home, I will look back into it.
2. Increase salary by at least 5% - DONE!
I increased my salary by 50%. Take that! Take that!!!!
3. Look into investment/rental property - NO!
Please! Not in THIS market. Don't know what I was thinking when I added that on.
4. Network - Yes, kind of
I have been to a couple of events but not as much as I should have.
MISCELLANEOUS
1. Take at least 2 Out-of-State trips - Done
I went to Atlanta, GA last February with my girls and to Shreveport, LA on business. Yes I am counting the business trip.
2. Better time management - Ugh
Work in progress. I am getting better though.
3. Be more organized - Yes!
I'm a Capricorn so I am a master a this.
Not sure how to gauge how well I have done in this past year. Doesn't look good on paper but then again I am on a whole other level than where I was a year ago. I've done pretty good this year and I am very proud of myself. So is my daughter. And that is what really matters at the end.
I have a number of things I want to focus on this year and a lot I want to accomplish. I have the drive, I have the faith, I have the determination, and I have the intelligence. Once I concur my time management issues I will be a powerhouse. Play wit it if you want to!!
Look out for my 2009 Goals in the next couple of days.
1. Eliminate CC Debt - 54% complete
I paid off $7000 of $13K in cc debt. Unforeseen circumstances led to a $3K increase in my cc debt. The huge salary jump allowed me to attack a sizable chunk of my debt and I
2. Double Emergency Fund to $6,000 - Done (kind of)
In October I had about $7000 saved in E-fund. $6K of that was used later on to pay off a chunk of my cc debt.
3. Car loan balance < $15K - Nope
Current balance of my auto loan is $18K.
4. Obtain $300K in additional life insurance - Nope
I was able to obtain an additional $75K in life insurance. I will look further into this later on this year.
5. Increase credit score to 700+ - Almost
My current score is 686. I am almost there.
6. Change to paperless billing system - Done
7. Find permanent hustle - Done
This blog is my permanent hustle. I also jump on lil things here and there.
CAREER/BUSINESS
1. Business - Nope
All my business goals are on hold. Once I get things ironed out with my career, finances, and buying a home, I will look back into it.
2. Increase salary by at least 5% - DONE!
I increased my salary by 50%. Take that! Take that!!!!
3. Look into investment/rental property - NO!
Please! Not in THIS market. Don't know what I was thinking when I added that on.
4. Network - Yes, kind of
I have been to a couple of events but not as much as I should have.
MISCELLANEOUS
1. Take at least 2 Out-of-State trips - Done
I went to Atlanta, GA last February with my girls and to Shreveport, LA on business. Yes I am counting the business trip.
2. Better time management - Ugh
Work in progress. I am getting better though.
3. Be more organized - Yes!
I'm a Capricorn so I am a master a this.
Not sure how to gauge how well I have done in this past year. Doesn't look good on paper but then again I am on a whole other level than where I was a year ago. I've done pretty good this year and I am very proud of myself. So is my daughter. And that is what really matters at the end.
I have a number of things I want to focus on this year and a lot I want to accomplish. I have the drive, I have the faith, I have the determination, and I have the intelligence. Once I concur my time management issues I will be a powerhouse. Play wit it if you want to!!
Look out for my 2009 Goals in the next couple of days.
Comments
Fabulously Broke in the City
Just a Girl trying to find a balance between being a Shopaholic and a Saver
I sure did kick ass!! Yay me!! LOL. Thanks chica.
@ Sistah
I know girl. I am debating on what I should do at the moment. Either I can go forward and pay off the remainder of this debt or I can start saving money. Only thing with the latter is that there is a possibility my E-fund would be depleted when I buy my house. So i'll be right back to where I am now.
@ Moneymonk
You said it! Yeah 80% aint bad. Aiming for 100% this year.