Wed, 18 Feb 2009

Work - Life (UN)Balance

With the economy the way it is, having a job is a good thing. Balancing that job with your home life can be a bit problematic, however. I am for the moment, gainfully employed and it looks like our business will be going great guns despite the economy. But, my family and I are feeling great pressure to make sure that I keep this job. As I have said before, I'm an old guy in a young guy's field. Getting a job in IT at my age would be practically impossible during good ecnomic times. But, given the tremendous number of layoffs, downsizings, furloughs . . . getting a job now would be impossible.

We are making some major program changes at work and the hours and effort involved in achieving the goals is tremendous. But the pressure to remain a productive member of the team is even more tremendous. It is important in this economy to make youself as invaluable and anyone can be to an employer. Contribute, contribute, contribute . . . the word of the hour.

posted 19:43 [/Health] permanent link

Thu, 01 Jan 2009

Resolution Time

It's that time again. Time to make resolutions that most of us will break within the first week of the year. This year, I have only one -- to loose 50 pounds and get into shape so I'll survive through the year!

I'm going to track it here. I will start on January 5, 2009, after vacation. Wish me luck!

posted 12:30 [/Health] permanent link