Daily Archive: June 17, 2014
TV Question
Am I allowed to be annoyed that I just saw an ad for a HISTORY channel Reality TV show program called “Biker Battle Phoenix” or has the shipped already sailed on words having meanings?
Just because you like your job doesn’t mean they don’t have to pay you to show up.*
The jobs I’ve had since I have been responsible for paying for my own housing, food, healthcare, etc., have been, in order: Freelance photo-assistant, Freelance commercial photographer and sometime ad copywriter, Freelance filmmaker, Boat-builder, Day-sailing charter captain.
Details, Details…
This is sort of symposium-related, though I won’t tag it as such because it’s mostly of a personal nature.
Symposium Re-Boot: Why You Should Stop Being a Loyal Employee
For the Work Symposium, a reposting of the best career advise I have.
World Cup Update
So who’s adjusting their odds on Brazil winning the whole tournament? Meanwhile, I’m enjoying my surmountable lead over my soccer-knowledge-superiors Burt and Mark.
Comment Rescue: Workplace Culture
I’ve been musing over the posts for the Work Symposium so far, and I was struck by something.
Semi-stupid Tuesday questions, Mrs. Whatsit edition
“You’re given the form, but you have to write the sonnet yourself. What you say is completely up to you.”
Tuesday Writing Prompt: Going Somewhere?
Mike Dwyer has graciously allowed me to poach on his territory by writing a Tuesday Writing Prompt. I’ll set the scene, and you all continue the story in the comments section. Mississipppi, July, sweat...
And so our watch is ended … for this year
Game of Thrones has set sail for 2014, leaving us to find other things to obsess over.
Non-Contractual Employment
An employment lawyer entertains a very radical idea. Except it may already be real!
