work

Leading and following

I appreciate the people who, as leaders or directors or administrators, must confront hard decisions and…
The Uncomfortable Calculus of Deciding Whether to take a Sick Day

Inspired by real events. 11:13pm: Man, I feel pretty lousy. I thought I’d be over this…
So what makes a good job, anyway?

Two of my coworkers were having a discussion today about job satisfaction that swirled around me…
My personal open office saga of space

Discussing “open office” layouts is all the rage these days, I guess. I mean, it’s popping…
Exit Brain, chasing the Squirrel

this is my brain on spring: distracted. inefficient. creative. divergent. unruly. night-owly. *bangs head on desk*…
Battling the deluge

It’s a very hectic time right now in my office. I’m not entirely sure why, other…
Link: We Look Up To Households That Make Consensual Decisions And We’re Not Sorry | Bleeding Heart Libertarians

Considering the value of domestic work from a feminist/libertarian perspective. It’s a good read. One thing…
Doing what you love – at what cost?

Thought-provoking piece that examines the “do what you love” perspective on work: By keeping us focused…
Infographic Link: Your Brain On Beer Vs. Coffee

Your Brain On Beer Vs. Coffee. This is most excellent.
Stepping Sideways

Those of you who know my story know that I went through a significant career change…