Category Archives: Employment

Merlin Williams: Woodwind Doubling on a Cruise Ship

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Gandalfe

My good friend Merlin speaks with authority about being a musician on a cruise ship. This video is an excellent education tool for those considering their own qualifications and wanting to know tips and tricks. You are welcome.

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When Microsoft Lays You Off ~ Tips from Someone who has been There.

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Gandalfe

For those of you who live in a cave, let me catch you up. Microsoft gave 12,500 employees walking papers last week. Note, Microsoft conducts these Reduction In Force (RIF) exercises every 3 to 5 years. This current RIF is … Continue reading →

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Why I’ve Grown to Hate Most Employee Feedback Systems

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Gandalfe

In the past 22 years, I have noticed that most corporations solicit feedback from all levels of a team, but when using them to *help* an employee improve, the feedback is used in a way that leaves out specifics, so … Continue reading →

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Page one of 365, Chapter 2014

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Gandalfe

“The life of every man is a diary in which he means to write one story, and writes another; and his humblest hour is when he compares the volume as it is with what he vowed to make it.” ~ … Continue reading →

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US’s Greatest Crisis Today

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Gandalfe
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Viral Video Shows the Extent of U.S. Wealth Inequality

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Gandalfe

Think you know where the money is distributed in the US? Think again. Mashable: The issue of wealth inequality across the United States is well known, but this video shows you the extent of that imbalance in dramatic and graphic … Continue reading →

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Baby You’re a Rich Man

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Gandalfe

“The good news is that, according to the Obama administration, the rich will pay for everything. The bad news is that, according to the Obama administration, you’re rich.” ~ P. J. O’Rourke The Wall Street Journal provides this fascinating look … Continue reading →

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A year later… <queue the saxes>

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Gandalfe

“Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” ~ Marilyn Monroe In October 2011 I got laid off by Microsoft. I had never been laid off or fired in my adult life. It was a new and … Continue reading →

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Lou Adler ~ How to Win Friends and Influence People Using the Anti-DISC – Part 2

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Gandalfe

This intro to Lou’s book talks to me so much that I have to share it on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and here. I put it here because I do not want to lose this. Full disclosure, I’m an Influencer type … Continue reading →

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Parenting 101: You’re Fired

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Gandalfe

“Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and get paid just enough money not to quit.” ~ George Carlin When my two kids became old enough to have chores I took each of them, to the back … Continue reading →

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