Early retirement is a wonderful thing. You suddenly have time back to take care of your health, participate in kid’s activities, and pursue some work or projects that are meaningful and FUN. There are some traps though. I went down a few too many rabbit holes over the last year and a half. Given extra […]
Cubicle Job Survival
Ever wonder how to become a career superstar? Read about how getting laid off can be a blessing in disguise, avoid the Sunday Scaries, and basic cubicle life survival tips.
If early retirement isn't in the cards at this point in your journey, these posts can offer insights on how to make the most of this important time in your life.
The Pros and Cons of Quiet Quitting
Quiet Quitting is all the rage now. You’ve put in a few hours of actual work for the day, now it’s time to sit back, do a little online shopping, take a nap, go for a walk, or take a two-hour lunch. And not just on Fridays either. What led us to this new McRib of […]
The Work-Life Balance Bible?
Although the last three or four weeks have been nothing short of crazy for this part-time blogger and full-time corporate animal. The wages of promotions are death, as the saying goes… Welcome to a post that explores remedies to the nonsense many of us deal with day in, day out. A big part of what […]
The Pros and Cons of Telecommuting
Sitting in the basement all day doesn’t sound all that great, but as a new telecommuter, I’ll take it! The alternative is getting stuck in commutes, scavenging for parking spots, and paying too much for average corporate cafeteria food because I was too lazy to pack a lunch. Maybe after I put the laundry in […]
Finding Work-Life Balance During a Pandemic
A lot has changed in 2020 thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for the fortunate who can work from home. This post explores a first-world problem that’s a matter of “counting one’s blessings” rather than whining about work. Zoom meetings made possible by widely available high-speed internet access have put a big dent in the […]