And so, it happened. Finally. Got a promotion. I am stoked. It feels good to be appreciated and acknowledged for all the hard work and persistence. Here’s the catch – yours truly is angling for early retirement. Now I’m left wondering how getting promoted delays that aspirational retirement. Sigh… Sure, this promotion took longer than […]
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.
How to Be Your Own Boss in Corporate America
We’ve all probably seen the studies or heard of them. If you’ve got a good boss, you’re likely to like your job. If you’ve got an a-hole sitting across that desk, watch out. Your stress is probably going to spike and you’ll be miserable. I wonder if bad bosses have anything to do with all […]
Simon Sinek Trashes Millennials in the Workplace
Simon Sinek. The one guy who might convince you to keep your day job and tuck away those grand notions of early retirement. You may have heard of Mr. Sinek, especially if you’ve seen his YouTube talk about the problems with millennials in the workplace. His TED talks are ubiquitous. His books are best sellers. […]
How Matt Sakaguchi Built a Winning Team at Google
Never one to leave a stone unturned, this article explores the notion of work as a viable place to make good friends and lasting relationships. Sure, early retirement is a worthy goal and a perfectly sane course for many people. But not all of us have the option to pull up the stakes tomorrow and […]
How to Muster the Courage to Quit a Job You Despise
One year left of this cubicle life. This is the time when all of those crazy questions start to pop up. “What the hell am I doing?” or, “This is crazy. I can’t afford to lose my paycheck!” or, “I’ll be bored out of my skull. So, I’ve got to stay sharp. I MUST keep […]