Career and Kids

August 14th, 2008

Going back to work

My friend, Zoot ended her maternity leave and headed back to work this week.
This is her third child, and over the years she’s realized what she needs to do regarding being a working parent:
So, while I’m going to truly miss my kids and I’ve already cried several times over the thought of leaving them […]

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March 22nd, 2007

The “Lunch” Hour

Short of employing the Lunch Clock, if you are lucky enough to get a break at work, there’s never enough time.
While everyone enjoys a break, parents in particular are often grateful for the extra time to try to do a few things you can’t get done at home.
However, if you’re like me, sometimes, it’s […]

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January 29th, 2007

Personal items in your work space

When we’re at work, it’s natural to think about your family during the day. Some people have pictures or memorabilia on their desks or in their work area, but, is this considered professional?
I know workplace rules about personal items vary from office to office. Some employees have no restrictions, while others can have no personal […]

By elizabeth -- 2 comments

December 8th, 2006

Christmas present idea for your kids

I got a laptop from work a while back. My kids think it is pretty cool and my daughter has even been asking for a toy laptop for Christmas.
This is a great thing for parents to remember. Something like that could be a great way to bond with my kids. We could […]

By mike -- 0 comments

October 31st, 2006

Halloween at the office

How much candy did you eat at the office today?  Two pieces for me.  A lady walked around and gave the candy to each of us.  Plus, there was a Halloween clip art type picture attached to my monitor.  A few people wore very Halloween inspired clothes, but I did not notice anybody actually wearing […]

By mike -- 2 comments

October 28th, 2006

My new favorite pens that I think might be magic

I prefer using pens over pencils. I also do not like paying much for pens because I loose them pretty frequently. This means that I often use cheap, crappy pens.
My company started buying these uni-ball pens that I am in love with:

I have used the black, red, green, and blue. The black […]

By mike -- 11 comments

October 27th, 2006

Work schedule regularity

Yesterday, I had to watch the kids for a little bit in the morning which caused me to get to work a couple of hours late. Which also made me get home a couple of hours late. When I walked in the door, the family was just finishing dinner and we ran around […]

By mike -- 5 comments

October 24th, 2006

Can your kids read a paycheck?

Kids think that money grows on trees. My kids think that all you have to do is hand someone a debit card and you magically get to take anything you want home. They are three. Most kids don’t learn that money is a real thing until well into college when they start having trouble paying […]

By mike -- 4 comments

October 23rd, 2006

Obey the office dress code

I started a new assignment with a new client last week.  Now that fall is here, I am starting to break out my sweaters again.  They felt really good last week when I was at the heigh of my cold.  On the second day, they joked with me about the dress code requirement that everybody […]

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October 20th, 2006

Writing for success at work - extradite

Using big words at work can impress some and tune out others.  They have their time and place.
I am often told that I write emails to my wife, and often blog posts, like a drunken donkey.  I rarely do more than a cursory spell/grammar check which might have something to do with why my wife […]

By mike -- 3 comments