Changes in Benefit Preference


A line graph showing the relative importance of flex time, vacations and 401k by age. Flex time peaks from 41-61 years old, vacation policy peaks from 18-31 years old and then again at 66+, 401k contribution peaks at 56 years old.
Comparably has an interesting set of survey results on which benefits (excluding healthcare) are most important. I was most interested in what I see as a change in work-life balance over time. Here’s what I saw, in general: Importance of retirement (401k contribution) increases as we get older Need for flexibility peaks during the middle of our careers Vacation...

Change Moment


A sunrise over the mountains in east New Mexico viewed from Interstate 10.
That moment you start working on your personal computer after you quit your job and you keep trying to login with your old work password. That’s the moment I’m in right now: at the start of something new, still pulling myself away from the old. It is the little things you forget about, like your...