In yesterday's post, I bemoaned how difficult it is for me to avoid working on days I'm supposed to be on vacation. I thought I'd reflect on this first day of vacation and tell you how I did... I didn't avoid work completely, putting in about two hours total over various sessions from a few …
Tag: Work Ethic
Why Is It So Hard For Me To Take Time Off?
Except for one meeting which I must attend in two days, I have scheduled time off from work for the week. Part of the reason is that I'm officiating at an out-of-town wedding next weekend and I want plenty of time to edit and rehearse what I'll be saying at the ceremony before I travel …
What Annoys Me the Most About Coworkers
Last week I wrote a post about what I appreciate most in coworkers. Thanks to all who made it one of my most read posts for the year to date. This post addresses the flip side of the issue by discussing those things that really get under my skin about coworkers. Of course, I'm writing a …
What I Appreciate Most In Coworkers
Last month I wrote a couple of posts about The Best Behaviors I've Shown As An Employee and The Worst Mistakes I've Made As An Employee. They were very well received with the post on worst mistakes being the most viewed post on this blog in the two years the blog has existed. Having examined myself …
Transitioning to Retirement
I don't expect to retire for another 10-12 years. I love what I do at work, those with whom I get to do it, and the company at which my 10th anniversary is coming in August. I hope to remain here until I retire, leaving behind an organization that is better in some ways than …
