at work only speak when spoken to, and do not vent

Self-reminder of risk management strategies at work for myself.

I am getting closer and closer to being "fully vested" in the pension program.

I am getting closer and closer to when I could retire and receive (social security + pension), and leave the fulltime workforce.

Even if I feel the ( Read more... )

parenting influenced by my own growing up experiences
Latchkey kid

When I was in elementary school, in the 1970's, I was a latchkey kid.

My parents would leave for work in the morning, before I left for school. I would eat cereal with milk, or a tortilla with cheese.

I would walk or bicycle to school by myself. And walk or bicycle home from ( Read more... )

Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary (2019) - PlanA career - fired up

Just finished watching it, via Amazon Prime streaming.

Loved it. Felt uplifted seeing the fans, performers, and the people that created the movie, discussing it, during the documentary. Discussing how it motivated, impacted, and the love given and received back, from ( Read more... )

What I Want vs What I Need - Mama Odie, The Princess and the Frog; Happiness

At my Present Employer, with the Achievement of 15yrs of Service, I have reached the Last Incentive they offer Employees.

The Incentives they offer, that I have achieved, are: At 6months Service, one can enroll in their 401k/403b/retirement plans. At 5yrs+1month one is ( Read more... )

15yrs work recognition plaque and lapel pin

Received recognition for my years of service at my Current Employer.


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Geek-friendly (hopefully) places to apply to, for my Next Job

JPL/Nasa

Movie studios - WB, Paramount, Dreamworks, Sony, etc

Entertainment companies - ABC, NBC, etc

This one is going to ramble. Emotional truths.

I used to like to think of myself as "the most successful failure that I personally knew." I was the only person I knew that didn't finish their Bachelor's, but still got to start and work in their chosen profession. Work at a Fortune500 even. A Fortune500 entertainment company that had 75years or so ( Read more... )

Received my 2015 job review yesterday. Good feedback and praise. Raise+bonus. "I love everybody! Whoo!" -- Tidwell, Jerry Maguire.

Did not have jury duty on Friday, so telecommuted and worked from home. Have about 1000emails to read up on, to be at an understanding if where everything is currently at. Stopped at about 22:30, with only 400+ left to read. Whee ( Read more... )

Had a great bike ride to work today. Had lots of energy, and got there in about 50minutes, a personal best to date ( Read more... )