Author's Note: This piece was originally posted November 19, 2013. Present day commentary is in italics. Back in college, I had a part-time job providing content support to school administrators attempting to fill out an annual report to continue accreditation of their school (I really need to post more about this job) . My main … Continue reading From the Archives: Just Delete It.
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Overused Phrases 2010 Edition
What is a word you feel that too many people use? I'm recovering from the events of the weekend. I finished my final project on Sunday but I'm having nightmares about bad Python code scrolling down my screen at will and wreaking havoc -but life goes on. Given that my brain is mush and I … Continue reading Overused Phrases 2010 Edition
From the Archives: Workplace Etiquette Tip #1: Food Odor
Originally posted on October 14, 2012 by Nicole Author's note: Current day commentary has been added in italics. Do you work in an office environment (down to a couple of days a week now). Do you typically buy or bring your lunch to work only to eat it at your desk ( used to be no- but there's … Continue reading From the Archives: Workplace Etiquette Tip #1: Food Odor
Why Certainly I Know…
Daily writing promptList 10 things you know to be absolutely certain.View all responses 10. I'm absolutely certain that the square root of 4 is 2. 9. I'm absolutely certain that every 10 seconds, another 10 seconds has passed. 8. I'm absolutely certain that I'll never visit the Republic of Cabo Verde because the idea of … Continue reading Why Certainly I Know…
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!
From the Archives: Go Link Yourself
Originally posted June 20, 2013 by Nicole Authors Note: Reading through this, much of this material still holds today in 2024 and if anything, has just illustrated how this particular social media site has gone downhill. Maintaining a career in these modern times is difficult. Between the economy and the rapid pace of technology, some industries are … Continue reading From the Archives: Go Link Yourself
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
From the Archives: Signs You are Suffering from Workplace Burnout
Originally posted on November 13, 2012 1. You have to go to the restroom on another floor because the one you use is being cleaned. It takes you 5 minutes upon returning to your desk to realize…you aren’t sitting at your desk but the desk of the putz whose desk is in the same location as … Continue reading From the Archives: Signs You are Suffering from Workplace Burnout
From the Archives: Rejected Blog Ideas
As mentioned in the previous post, I deleted the first few months of this blog back in November 2012 and started "fresh". After looking up some of my posts via the Wayback Machine, I have no effing clue why I did that. So... each week I will bring you a "From the Archives" to republish … Continue reading From the Archives: Rejected Blog Ideas
Unfrazzled Analyst 