The thoughts that bubble forth from my overactive mind…
Posted in Where Work meets Life on Mar 30th, 2012
Are you looking for a position with some opportunity for growth, mobility and challenge? Would you like a position with great benefits, a pension plan and relative security? Then a government job might be for you. I’ve worked for the private sector or non-profits for most of my adult life, so when a Human Resources [...]
Posted in Where Work meets Life on Mar 30th, 2012
Looking for a job isn’t usually very high up on the “fun things to do” list. It can be stressful, not knowing how long you’re going to be in employment limbo, being unsure how much to scrimp while waiting for Employment Insurance to kick in, and making the first move and asking for information interviews. [...]
Posted in In My Experience on Mar 13th, 2012
I’m sitting at my computer desk, in the little alcove next to the dining room table. It’s 2 pm on a Tuesday, so usually I’m not even home right now. But by mutual agreement, I’m telecommuting for the last two weeks of my work at my place of employment. Why am I leaving when my [...]