There are some games where cheering for the other side feels better than winning. by Rick Reilly They played the oddest game in high school football history last month down in Grapevine, Texas. It was Grapevine Faith vs. Gainesville State School and everything about it was upside down. For instance, when Gainesville came out to [...]
Why I do what I do.
“Thank you so much for your help. You are making a real difference in my daughter and my lives; I’m no longer afraid to wake up in the morning.”
Pros and Cons
The job offer. Pros IT’S A JOB St. Louis Hockey Sports!! Lots of opportunity for advancement I mean, lots of opportunity It’s the BIG LEAGUES It’s sports!! A proven organization Did I mention that it’s sports? Cons the pay No benefits for a while Long hours during the season I still have a chance with [...]
Working for a Living
I got laid-off. It sucks, but it was for the better. Especially considering that I ended up hating my job. So that means I sulk around and feel sorry for myself, right? Yeah, right. I was upset but not too upset. More like motivated. Motivated to find a job that I would actually enjoy–and was [...]
Don’t forget to celebrate the little things!
Each day is filled with little moments…moments that can make any horrible day into an okay day if you keep things into perspective. I was fully prepared to be in a miserable mood yesterday; I just thought it was going to be that kind of day. But it wasn’t….and I did nothing to intentionally change [...]
Cutting Ties
The moment I knew I was 100% ready to leave my former job was actually after I got hired for my new job. As standard practice, the HR manager with job #2 called my supervisor at job #1. Apparently he gave me a glowing recommendation. Until. Until she asked if there was anything he’d like [...]
On My Own. FINALLY.
I’m moving up. Well, I’m working on it. In Wisconsin, I qualified for all kinds of state-aid. And I readily accepted some of it. I needed it. It was my first venture into the REAL WORLD. And I wasn’t making anything. I needed to pay for daycare and insurance, and my salary did not cut [...]
Even more changes….
I’m heading HOME a day earlier. Mostly at my own will. Not totally, though. I’m 100% disappointed in how everything has been handled with my (soon-to-be) former employer. I know that I am causing added work for many people, but it’s all about NUMBER ONE. They should know that, because they feel the same way [...]
Maybe only JiL will understand this?
Good Morning! It seems like baseball weather is finally here! I was emailing to let you know that after Sunday, I will no longer be working for the Wisconsin Timber Snakes. I accepted a job in St. Louis, Missouri with a better organization where I will actually be making a difference in the world. [...]
