Of course it doesn't have to be crazy at work, right people?!? 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 makes the … [Read more...] about It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work
Should I Move to Minnesota? (Asks Mr. 1500 Days to Freedom)
Happy Monday, everyone! In honor of meteorological spring, today's guest post celebrates the beauty of Minnesota during the finer weather months of August and, well, August. I'm grateful as heck for the week off writing, since work is a shark tornado these days.Mr. 1500 - Your timing with this guest post is exquisite. I have slots open later this month, and the next and the … [Read more...] about Should I Move to Minnesota? (Asks Mr. 1500 Days to Freedom)
A**hole Bosses Volume 1: Amy Klobuchar
Heartbroken. That's the best way I can describe it. I'm a big fan of Amy Klobuchar. At least, I was. Until I heard about how godawful she treats people (specifically, her staff). Over the years I had just assumed she was a no nonsense, hardworking leader with an ounce of compassion and sure, high expectations. It hadn't occurred to me that she'd be such an asshole boss. … [Read more...] about A**hole Bosses Volume 1: Amy Klobuchar
How Getting Promoted Complicates Early Retirement Plans
And so, it happened. Finally. Got promoted. Yippee!! I am stoked. It feels good to be appreciated and acknowledged for all the hard work and persistence. Sure, this promotion took longer than I'd have liked. I could've reached this level back in 2015, but I turned it down twice back then because the roles didn't appeal to me. And besides, back then, our kiddos were just … [Read more...] about How Getting Promoted Complicates Early Retirement Plans
Home Theater for the Moderately Cheap (and Minimalist)
There's never enough room in a small house. If I want to buy a foosball table, I'm screwed. If Mrs. Cubert wants to bring home a rowing machine, we'd have to lose our second family room. Good thing we have no desire for either of those things. But a foosball table would be fun for about 418 total minutes. Home theater on the other hand... That's an investment I'll make room … [Read more...] about Home Theater for the Moderately Cheap (and Minimalist)