Category Archives: work related

Snake Oil Salesman of the Modern Era

Posted on 7/28/2008 by derick

I was reminded this evening of a particular day at work in a job I once had. It was myself and two of my colleagues (all programmers) on the phone with two other guys, two other “programmers” (only this time … Continue reading →

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Venting Frustrations

Posted on 8/15/2005 by derick

So now that I’ve given my two-weeks notice at my current place of employment, I can finally unleash all my repressed work-place frustrations onto my website, with impunity. Now who will be my first victim? Let’s see. Well, there is … Continue reading →

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A New Post

Posted on 8/9/2005 by derick

So. What’s new with me? … what’s that? You didn’t ask? That’s okay, I’ll tell you anyway. I just got a new job! Starting August 29th, I will be a programmer for a Travel Firm in Pawtucket. Alright alright, it’s … Continue reading →

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Home Working Part Two

Posted on 7/28/2005 by derick

Lemme tell ya, working from home is exhausting. The commute is about 5 steps from my bed. The commute back, depending on traffic, which is usually not a problem, is another 5 steps. I was watching the Godfather II and … Continue reading →

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Home Working

Posted on 7/21/2005 by derick

Starting next week, and for a limited time, I’ll be one of those “cool” IT guys that works from home (maybe I should put “works” in quotes too.) Yes, starting Monday I’ll be chilling at home, sporting the absolute minimum … Continue reading →

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