From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: If 100 people your age were chosen at random from your last school or workplace, how many do you think would be more satisfied with their lives than you are with yours? Why? What about 1,000 people chosen randomly from anywhere in the world? Now, before you start comparing yourself … Continue reading Question of the Week #413
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10 Tips for Nailing Your Next Job Interview
Hey there, job seekers! As someone who's been on both sides of the interview table, I've picked up a few tricks that can help you ace your next job interview. Here's my list of effective tips for interview success: Do your homework: Before the interview, research the company and the role. This shows initiative and … Continue reading 10 Tips for Nailing Your Next Job Interview
Question of the Week #393
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: If you could earn the same pay no matter what job you did, would you pursue another profession? If so, what would you choose and why? It's a tempting thought, isn't it? Imagine getting paid the same amount whether you're a brain surgeon, a professional dog walker, or a … Continue reading Question of the Week #393
Do Death Eaters Have Day Jobs?
As a diehard Potterhead, I've spent more time than I'd care to admit pondering the inner workings of the wizarding world. And one question that's always nagged at me is - what exactly do Death Eaters do when they're not carrying out Voldemort's evil bidding? I mean, You-Know-Who can't possibly require their presence 24/7 right? … Continue reading Do Death Eaters Have Day Jobs?
10 Ways to Boost Your Creative Thinking
Are you tired of staring at a blank page, waiting for inspiration to strike? Do you find yourself trapped in a creative rut, unable to come up with fresh ideas? We've all been there. But fear not, for there are brilliant and unconventional methods that can help supercharge your creative thinking and set your imagination … Continue reading 10 Ways to Boost Your Creative Thinking
12 Tips for Productive Remote Work
The rise of remote work has transformed the way we approach our professional lives. With the flexibility to work from the comfort of our homes or any location, remote work offers numerous advantages. However, it also comes with its own set of challenges, such as maintaining focus, managing time effectively, and staying connected with colleagues. … Continue reading 12 Tips for Productive Remote Work
Question of the Week #376
From Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions: Do you work harder to earn praise and recognition or to avoid criticism? On one hand, most of us appreciate some verbal high fives when we do good work. Getting some applause, fist bumps, or maybe even a raise feels pretty sweet. And I'd be lying if I said … Continue reading Question of the Week #376
Twenty – Bloganuary
Welcome to Bloganuary. It’s this thing that WordPress is doing to encourage bloggers to post something every day by providing a regular prompt. I think that “Bloguary” would not only sound better but makes more sense. Maybe they’re saving that for next month. But if they go with Blogebruary I’m dropping out. Anyway, today’s prompt … Continue reading Twenty – Bloganuary
Reflecting on 2022
I'm going to say something that may come across as somewhat controversial. But I hope you'll stick with me... The last few years have been pretty rough, right? I mean, I remember this time last year thinking I wasn't ready for 2022 because I still hadn't recovered from the trauma of 2020. And now, here … Continue reading Reflecting on 2022
Another Day One
I started a new job today. I was going to end that first sentence with an exclamation point but I find I'm too tired at the moment to be excited about it. That doesn't mean my first day was a bad day. It was a very good day. It was just a very overwhelming day. … Continue reading Another Day One
The Confusing Middle 