My top 10 posts of 2019
Four were about workplace issues, three were about sex, and one happened to be about true crime. That all checks out. Continue Reading
Month: December 2019
Work burnout sucks, yes. It’s not a “crisis,” though.
Typically for something to be a “crisis,” people need to care about it. In work contexts, burnout is often EXPECTED as “the one true path.” Continue Reading
Being broke at the holidays is fucking tedious
Having no money sucks broadly, but it sucks more at the holidays. I’ve experienced this in both 2017 and 2019. Here’s a path around it! Continue Reading
The “job market” really runs about ages 17-34
Some anecdotal evidence in here, to be sure, but the “job market” for a 27 year-old vs. a 45 year-old right now is essentially two different worlds. Continue Reading
Why do we keep saying “content is king?” That’s a lie.
We’ve been hearing that “content is king” since about 1996, but considering how much crap and digital noise we have now, is it still? Really? Continue Reading
The Blunder Years, Episode 17: Listening vs. fixing in relationships and getting tapped out
You’re in a relationship. Your partner comes home. Vents about the day. Should you listen, or attempt to FIX? Heady questions. Continue Reading
C’mon now. Can a company really put people over money?
There are some examples of companies who value their people a lot. That’s great! Is it “at scale?” Absolutely not. Continue Reading
Recruiters need to stop f*cking ghosting people. It’s unprofessional.
It’s absolutely true that candidates can be more professional in their job search. But recruiters need to do their part as well. Continue Reading