122 – Remote Work Micromanagers

122 – Remote Work Micromanagers

There is a potential problem popping up again with remote work: The Micromanager boss. It is bad enough to have a micromanaging boss when you are in an office with them. When you are remote, the boss anxiety shoots up to painful heights.  Remember, micromanagement by...
07 – The Robots Are Taking Over

07 – The Robots Are Taking Over

We are told that robots are becoming more human-like and will take on our characteristics. We see them as perfect and performing flawlessly compared to us broken down humans.  It is enough to give a person a complex.  I can see a new branch of counseling – to...
121 – Staying in Touch

121 – Staying in Touch

Reach out and touch someone!  That has been the slogan for AT&T and phone companies many years ago. It is even more important now. Now that so many are working out of our homes, staying in touch is so terribly important. As a survivor (and thriving) of remote work...
110 – Valentine’s Day Computer

110 – Valentine’s Day Computer

Give a computer to your Valentine Romance inspired by a computer gift? This opens up a whole new line of romantic gifts How about a chainsaw? Anyone for a Swiffer as Valentine’s gift? A Kitchen Aid mixer could bring a whole new level of romance I received an...
06 – The 8-5 Workday Is Dead

06 – The 8-5 Workday Is Dead

Mobile devices and DVRs have made a profound impact on our culture and in a bizarre way is impacting our workplaces. Before you want to escort me to a facility for a mental lube and tune, let’s examine some facts. It is a standard in web design that you need to...