Job update 1
The new job is going really well so far. I’ve already talked about the company and how it’s laid back and fun to work here, but now that I’ve worked here for over a month, I can talk about the work I’m doing and how I’m enjoying it so far. In my new position I ...
First day on the job 2
Yesterday was my first day on the job, the first such occasion in 5 years and 4 months when I started at the bank. It was quite the cultural difference to work in a small high-tech firm. People wearing jeans, the pool table, the free pop and snacks and the dual 19 inch flat screen ...
My final decision 3
The last two days I have had a very difficult decision to make. One decision I had already made last week is that I wanted to work at a Consulting firm to gain experience. Consulting is a great way to be exposed to different technologies, different types of projects and work at different companies. I ...
Career change 1
I have decided to change the direction of my career. I’m going to be accepting a position as an Internet Consultant for a small firm based in downtown Toronto that specializes in web solutions using Microsoft technologies. There were many events that led to this decision. Looking back, I realize the first trigger was back ...
Over-emailing
One thing that has frustrated me in the last while at work is the amount of emails that get sent every day. The amount of time it takes to go through emails is very substantial when you consider the average benefit to actually receiving an email. On a normal busy day, I will easily receive ...
Classic out of office auto-replies 6
Here are some classic out of the office auto reply messages sent by Claudia. 1. I am currently out at a job interview and will reply to you if I fail to get the position. Be prepared for my mood. 2. You are receiving this automatic notification because I am out of the office. If ...
Judged by formalities 1
One thing I’ve found in the business world, especially in Information Technology is that your work and performance is judged more by formalities, image and politics than your actual delivery or production. To succeed in this industry, your number one priority needs to be the politics game, formalities such as status reports, time reporting, etc. ...
Toilet memo 1
I’ve had memos placed on my desk; I’ve had memos sent in the mail. I’ve even seen a local pizza parlour called “Pizza Memo”. But today was the first time I’ve ever seen a toilet memo at work. I’m not talking about those advertising posters they place above the urinals to keep us entertained while ...
Lovely Voicemail
So I get into the office this morning and I have a message waiting. At first I thought it might be something important; usually when I have messages first thing in the morning, something is wrong. I listen to the message, and it’s a buddy of mine impersonating someone we know to make fun of ...