Archive for June, 2005
Switching gears
Have you ever gone on vacation, come back to work, and everything has changed? The people, the job, the atmosphere? It happened to me. Taking on a role I’ve never done before.
One of the things I’ve noticed when you are put in a situation that requires you to learn at an accelerated pace is the [...]
DucterPDA - from all things Duct Tape
I don’t really have a need for this (basically a case for a HipsterPDA) but think I will put one together just to see how it works. Interesting idea.
I’m goal setting
I was told early on that a goal is a dream if it isn’t written down with specific attainable actions. As with most people I have read many books on goal setting, don’t worry about goal setting, and alternatives to goals and actions is Getting Things Done by David Allen. All of these approaches have [...]
What is it about hiring technical people?
I know companies don’t want to hire people who can’t perform. Using interview tests has been around for a long time. Personally, I hate them. If a prospective employer ever reads this, I’m sure I’ll be doomed with some type of test. And that’s the problem.
I believe employers have the wrong expectations when it comes [...]
Flying home
Flying home
Originally uploaded by thomallen.
Coming back from a trip to Missouri. Cramped in a commuter jet. Ouch.