All modesty aside, I'm very good at doing things I don't know how to do. There are some gaps in execution, of course, but by far one of the best ways to make use of me is to put me in a problem-rich environment with many people working on things and have the people ask questions out loud when they get stuck. My best guess is often better than a ( Read more... )

OK, so a recent task list from my employer included this item:

* apply for a job at Google

They're quite serious.

Code doesn't compile as well if you accidentally paste e-mails into it.

temp work today, first time in a long while ( Read more... )

All excellent advice.2) Make sure you have no computer files or personal effects at work that are yours . . . imagine that every time you go home, that was the LAST time . . . so copy your stuff off any company PCs unless you want to lose it, and make sure you could carry out in a box any other stuff (and have the box in your office, just in case ( Read more... )

I'm struggling at work under a tremendous stress load -- I have a management/IT consultant looking over my shoulder. I try to welcome his help, but there are also times when he's got it wrong, despite his confidence and (temporary) authority. I'm good at what I do (I'm an IT Manager), and so is he. There are many things we can learn from each ( Read more... )