If you had $5,000 to spend purely on self-development or career growth, and all your basic needs are covered, how would you allocate it?

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Any professional certifications or licenses that would be helpful?

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Jet ski or dirt bike!

A serious answer is I would think about whether I need skills or connections. Skills can be obtained through a variety of in classes. Connections might come in the form of attending a conference.

Also think of the things you will learn and the people you will meet while doing things you love.

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Are you looking for a dirt bike? Selling one in CA

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Go to a few conferences to network for better paying jobs

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Attending conferences can be valuable, but expecting to land a better job just because you went to one is quite unrealistic.

A notary certification wouldn't take the whole budget and you could use the rest to advertise or network

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Plenty of technical courses I would be interested in taking. I think something that gives a ‘designation’ like a PMP would be the most useful. Otherwise give me a dietician or something, help ease the load and stay healthy.

A vacation

Either my soap business or down payment on a degree program.

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