An unexpected layoff: Sometimes a door closing is just a door closing

An unexpected layoff is not far removed from the death of a colleague, a friend, or a loved one, depending on how emotionally attached you are to the job. One minute you have a lot of responsibility, a place to go in the morning, and people to hang out with. The next minute, you don’t, … More An unexpected layoff: Sometimes a door closing is just a door closing

Why I Would Fail As An Amazonian, And Other Predictable Misfortunes

I recently tolerated, er, celebrated my 56th birthday. Going by the usual retirement schedule, I have about ten years left in the workforce, give or take a year. I feel ready to take one last shot at a career change, or at least modification. Here in Seattle, it’s inevitable to think of Microsoft, Starbucks, or … More Why I Would Fail As An Amazonian, And Other Predictable Misfortunes