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Archive for the 'Work' Category

A lovely way to end the workweek

Friday, May 9th, 2008

Since this is public, I may as well comment on it…
Gannett offers voluntary buyouts to select N.J. employees
Gannett’s New Jersey newspapers offer buyouts
They’re offering buyouts to employees 55 and over who have been with the company for 15 or more years. Obviously, I’m not eligible, but it’s scary and sad nonetheless because now I keep [...]

Redemption

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

I’ve been with my company for almost 8.5 years. And I’ve received my share of awards (pride goeth before a fall, cocky Kim of 2004!) and accolades in the past. Even a promotion.
Almost two years ago I hit control-alt-delete on my career and — much to the bewilderment of my managers and the [...]

The Vicks didn’t work

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Like a good little soldier, I coated my soles with Vicks and put on a pair of (WM’s) socks last night before bed.
Today, I feel the same I did yesterday. Except I gained THREE pounds. So obviously the Vicks reversed my metabolism.
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On that note, I’m becoming more convinced that MSN has some sort of software [...]

Sniffling, sneezing and stinky feet?

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

I woke up this morning with the beginnings of a cold. That cheeses me off because when I get sick, I 1) want to eat more and 2) want to move less which is the opposite of what I want to be doing now. On the way to work I stopped off at [...]