A Customer Service Worker’s Confession
Gabriel Conroy ponders the slights he has offered to others during his time as a customer service agent.
Monthly Archive: June 2014
Now what?
Well, with Game of Thrones over for another nine months or so, and with most of the folks here either done with the books or bored with them, the question naturally bubbles to the fore. “Now What?” I recommend Worm, by Wildbow. Click through for mostly non-spoilery reasons to fall in love with another world.
Broke But Happy – Work That Serves Others
After college, Miss Mary opted for a career that served others rather than made her wealthy. Years later, she reflects on the rewards — and price – of such a choice.
Everything I Believe about Religion III: The Personal Turn
Just how close do I get to religion? Let me tell you.
The Armchair Federal Reserve Governor
Professionals can get things wrong, but that doesn’t mean you’ve got it right.
The Adjuncting of Academia: Reflections on the Increasingly Temporary Nature of Work
In the future, we will all be adjuncts of one kind or another.
Lilies
By the fence the lilies grow lush and green and tall spreading into new frontiers conquering all challengers but never blooming untouched by the sun always and what is a lily without a flower...
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.
