About Amanda Kay
Amanda Kay is a hiring coordinator and employment specialist from Ontario, Canada, who understands both sides of the job search.
As a syndicated career and personal finance journalist and publisher, she helps others find jobs, create resumes, change careers, learn new skills, and manage their money.




Amanda Kay, a hiring coordinator, dedicated career journalist, and former employment specialist, has spent over a decade navigating the intricacies of the job market. From leaving a toxic “dream job” to grappling with unemployment, wrongful termination, and debt, Amanda’s personal experiences uniquely position her to guide and inspire others facing similar challenges.
As a Hiring Coordinator, Amanda oversees recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding for new hires, giving her firsthand insight into what employers look for and how job seekers can stand out.
Drawing on her extensive background as an Employment Specialist, she continues to help individuals find jobs they genuinely love. By sharing her own journey through the ups and downs of employment, Amanda offers a relatable, empathetic perspective and valuable insights and practical advice to those seeking to improve their professional lives.
Through her website, My Life, I Guess, founded in 2011, Amanda shares her story and expertise, focusing on the human aspect of personal finance and career development. She strives to keep the “person” in personal finance by discussing debt, paycheck-to-paycheck living, and the struggles of unemployment. Amanda’s site has become a trusted resource for career guidance and financial stability, impacting readers worldwide.
Amanda Kay’s passion for helping individuals overcome employment obstacles and achieve their career goals, combined with her authentic and relatable approach, establishes her as a trustworthy and authoritative voice in the realm of career advice and personal finance. Her insights are sought after by reputable publications, affirming her status as a reputable and valuable writer for anyone seeking to navigate the professional world and achieve their aspirations.
Short Bio
Amanda Kay, the founder of My Life, I Guess, provides valuable career advice and support for anyone striving to make a living and make a life. Whether it’s navigating job searches, learning new skills, overcoming unemployment, or dealing with debt, My Life, I Guess has been a go-to resource for career guidance and financial stability since 2013. Amanda’s expertise and relatable approach have been featured in trusted publications such as MSN, Credit.com, Yahoo! Finance, the Ladders and Fairygodboss.

