Two days ago, I wrote about being called by my boss about a questionable resume he received for a job opening on our project. The applicant had included a section detailing a lot of major accomplishments he had done at one of my old employers, and … [Read more...] about Update: Identity of Fraudulent Resume Revealed!
PFAdvice.com posted a list of 10 Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality today and I have my own commentary about some of the ways: Don’t Smoke Indoors - I come from a family of smokers (mom, dad, sister, cat, dog), and I although I've asked, I … [Read more...] about Commentary – Improving Indoor Air Quality
I happen to work in a niche technical field. And although there are thousands of men and women working throughout the U.S. in my field, there are only a couple hundred or so in my region. Once you've been working in my field for about 5 years, you … [Read more...] about Trying to pass a fake resume in a small world
As I had mentioned on January 24th, less than 2 weeks ago, Walmart was, and still is, offering a free sample Gillette Fusion 5+1 blade razor to the general public. I signed up and just received my free razor today in the mail. I've already touted … [Read more...] about I got my free Gillette Fusion Razor from Walmart
I've been riding the D.C. MetroRail to work lately and notice something quite disturbing. Government employees and contractors are riding the train with their badges in full view. This is a problem because not only can someone near you see your … [Read more...] about Protect yourself and your identity: Employer Badges
Madame X at My Open Wallet posted about her Moral Quandary of accepting cash from her parents, especially during financial hardships. I faced this problem recently as well. For all my life, I have accepted cash gifts from my family for birthdays, … [Read more...] about When you’re old enough to refuse cash gifts from family
Thanks to my cousin Dave for these insights. You may have seen some of them wandering the internet, or asked yourself these questions: Why do you have to "put your two cents in".. but it's only a "penny for your thoughts"? Where's that extra … [Read more...] about Some humorous ponderings for your Friday
Time.com reports that personal savings (that's yours) are at a 74 year low. The only other years that had negative savings rates prior to 2005 and 2006 were 1932 and 1933. During the Great Depression, people were unemployed and had to dig into … [Read more...] about 2006 Personal Savings at 74 Year Low
