Devin Cleary Gooden

Toronto

Contributing Writer at Freelance

Contributing Finance Writer at The Everygirl

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Relationship Check In: Why They Matter & How to Implement One

Nov 7, 2024 | theeverygirl.com | Devin Cleary Gooden

When I got engaged back in 2017, a million things ran through my head: What kind of wedding should we have? How many people? What style of dress would suit me best? I was so excited by the idea of building a life and loved the thought of being married to my best friend. After all, we’d been together for so long, and it felt like we already knew each other inside and out.
Can’t Negotiate To Save Your Life? This Expert’s Tips Will Help

Nov 2, 2024 | theeverygirl.com | Devin Cleary Gooden

As a child, I was always quite persuasive. I could charm almost any adult into giving me an ice cream cone or letting me stay at the park for another five minutes. I seemed to have no problem asking for what I wanted, offering something in exchange (usually the promise of good behavior), and getting the goods. Life was good. I felt like I had some kind of superpower, and I loved it.
10 Game-Changing Hacks That Will Save You Money on Vacation

Nov 1, 2024 | theeverygirl.com | Devin Cleary Gooden

All I can think about is booking a vacation and setting my OOO, ASAP. It seems like everyone right now is gearing up for a road trip across the coast, a European adventure, or a wellness getaway, and it’s pushing me to get something booked to look forward to.
I Tried a “Good Things List" for a Month, and the Results Were Better Than I Expected

Oct 20, 2024 | theeverygirl.com | Devin Cleary Gooden

I’m on a never-ending quest to become my best self. You know, the one who wakes up at 5:30 A.M. to meditate, hits the gym daily, drinks a green smoothie for breakfast, and is never caught whining to her girlfriends about a tough day at the office. But in reality? I can often be found running late and rushing out the door in the morning, wolfing down a latte and pastry on the subway, and skipping my workout in favor of a Real Housewives binge-watching session at the end of the day.
How to Nail Virtual Interviews With the Sticky Note Interview Hack

Aug 29, 2024 | theeverygirl.com | Devin Cleary Gooden

Whether you’re employed or not, it’s pretty obvious that the job market is unreasonably chaotic right now. Whether you’re actively applying for a new role, in the midst of rounds of interviewing, or just observing current employment trends, things have rapidly changed over the past 12 months.
8 Benefits You Can (and Should) Negotiate With a Job Offer

Jun 24, 2024 | theeverygirl.com | Devin Cleary Gooden

Congrats are in order (or they soon will be!) if you’re researching your negotiation power for a new job! Whether you’ve landed your dream role already or are still in the process of job hunting, polishing up your resume and LinkedIn, having what feels like endless coffee chats and networking meet-ups, and securing interviews is a lot of work.
Drowning in Work? This Is How You Can Get Your To-Do List Under Control

Apr 28, 2024 | theeverygirl.com | Devin Cleary Gooden

If you feel like you’re always playing catch-up with your ever-growing to-do list, you’re not alone. Between a busy social life, wanting to maintain wellness routines, and killing it at work, the girlies are feeling more than a little overcommitted these days.
7 Ways to Make Extra Money Before the Holidays

Oct 10, 2023 | theeverygirl.com | Devin Cleary Gooden

I don’t know how it happened, but we’re in the final quarter of 2024 and the holidays are fast approaching. I love the holiday season with all the festive and cozy things it brings, and I anxiously wait all year for it to come around and love to live it up to the fullest. But I have to admit, after a summer of channeling my inner Brat (thanks Charli XCX) and saying yes to every fun “going out” opportunity, my wallet is feeling a little less enthusiastic about gearing up for the holidays.
I'm Taking a Very Demure Approach to My Career This Fall—Here's How You Can Too

Aug 28, 2023 | theeverygirl.com | Devin Cleary Gooden

If I know one thing to be true about myself, it’s that I am not cut out for hustle culture. I’m not sure any of us are, to be honest. I love to set big goals, track my progress, and celebrate my wins, but I don’t think I should have to run myself into the ground to achieve them. In the fall, we often feel the need to buckle down and hustle until year-end, but I am more interested in taking a “very demure, very mindful” approach this season, as inspired by Jools Lebron in her viral video.
10 Ways To Make Sure Your Daily Planner Makes It Past January

Jan 22, 2023 | newsbreak.com | Devin Cleary Gooden