Seriously? Both!

Daily writing promptAre you seeking security or adventure?View all responses Security or Adventure? To be or not to be? Those are questions that have plagued humans since the dawn of time. IDK if that's true it just sounded good. So to answer the prompt- well duh I want both security AND adventure. Seriously WordPress, this … Continue reading Seriously? Both!

This Better Get Better with Age

What do you think gets better with age? With proper planning and luck, my retirement fund cause I don't plan to stay in corporate life until death. Semi alive roses in July in the desert- they're skill kicking! Gotta make sure I have time to smell these before they (or I) die.

Avoidance

What strategies do you use to increase comfort in your daily life? Act busy to avoid getting more work assigned. If you're already busy, act busier. Rinse and repeat. This also works if you want to avoid chatting with coworkers. If they want to ask you questions about work stuff, tell them to throw a … Continue reading Avoidance

Any vacation is memorable

Describe your most memorable vacation. Any vacation is memorable as long as you are not working or checking in with work or thinking about work. 'Nuff said. I also advocate for taking at least a lunch break during the working day, which can be thought of as mini vacations. Taking a walk or even stepping … Continue reading Any vacation is memorable

Focus Focus Focus

What is your favorite genre of music? I listen to too many genres and subgenres to pick a favorite. Since this blog is related to coping with on the job tomfoolery, my answer is curated to playlists that keep me calm focused when I have things I don't want to work on important deadlines or … Continue reading Focus Focus Focus

Notes to My Future Self

What are you most worried about for the future? I'm an analyst, so... Everything? Too broad? Ok let me think of specifics. 1. I still don't know the correct answer to the riddle "how many chucks would a woodchuck chuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood" and I fear I will never know the … Continue reading Notes to My Future Self

‘The Bear’ by FX: Overhyped or Underwhelming? Unfrazzled Analyst

Over the weekend I decided to sit down and watch the highly acclaimed Season 1 of "The Bear" which has received accolades left and right. Much of the setting takes place in a restaurant and highlights the dysfunction of the workplace, so it's fitting to talk about here. About 10 minutes into the pilot episode, … Continue reading ‘The Bear’ by FX: Overhyped or Underwhelming? Unfrazzled Analyst