The Waiting Room
“‘I’m here for an interview with, ah… Mr. Jenson.” “Thanks,” said the receptionist. He felt more than saw her purposeful scan of his appearance. In his mind, the just-noticeable wrinkles […]
Tag Archives: Careers
How To Talk About Yourself Without Being An Arrogant Jerk
Nice guys finish last When you are the outcast Don’t pat yourself on the back You might break your spine – Greenday, “Nice Guys Finish Last“ Did Greenday get it […]
The Problem With Helping People, Part 2
*Make sure to read part 1!* — “Okay, so strengths aren’t just about being good at something, they’re also about how hard you work…” Right. Seems like they’ve got the […]
The Problem With Helping People, Part 1
“I want to help people.” I quietly chuckle to myself a little bit every time somebody says it. If only they knew how many times a week I heard those […]
The Myth of the Dream Job: Defending Rationalism
“Did you notice that happiness happens less the more often you stop to find where it’s been hiding?” Hey Rosetta!, “The Simplest Thing” Stop dreaming! And get the dream […]
Career Wellness Part 2: Making the Math Make Sense
Isn’t it annoying when someone answers a question with more questions? Yes, I left off last week with a bunch of questions without the common decency of providing any answers […]
