In the last two weeks, I've been offered, and accepted a new job. (There's one to check of 101 in 1001.) I'm excited about what I'll be doing and excited about the people I'll be working with. Also, 3 friends have welcomed new babies into their lives. (Josephine Ann, Elise Marguerite, and Isla Ann are all …

The work I do is, at times physically taxing. The hours are inconsistent. The pay is low. And most people have no idea what's involved. And while I know the same can be said for many, many jobs, I can only speak from my own experience. One of the jokes I like to make during the …

Yesterday was a good day, but a bit rough on the body. The schedule? 6:00a Wake up. Give dean a bottle, get dressed, pack tools, lunches and such. 7:15a Out the door, drop TBWITWW off at work 8:30a Drop Dean off at day care 9:00a Park the car at the train station and take the train …

You'll notice that I rarely, if ever, talk about my employment on this site (or on-line at all). This is more about maintaining a balance between my work and my personal life than about any concern with repercussions for what I say here.My work position is fairly unique. I'm a theatrical lighting technician who works in …

Sunday was Katie's last day at work. While I was sad to see Jackie go 2 weeks ago, Katie's leaving is rough. Katie started only a few weeks after I did in 2000. In those 6 1/2 years, she has become one of the people I'm closest to at work. Just showing up was easier, knowing …

Unfair boss could shorten your life Researchers in Finland who did the study found that workers who felt they were being treated fairly had a much lower incidence of coronary heart disease, the leading cause of death in all Western societies. Now maybe you'll belive someone when they say their job is killing them.

It's been said that everyone rises to their own level of incompetence. You may ask "what the hell is that supposed to mean?" Well, basically... as long as you can actually do your job, you keep getting promoted. Once you get promoted into a job you can't do, you stop getting promoted. So there you are …