Having recently been informed by the local authorities that it is not illegal to solicit or pay for hand jobs (or foot jobs because that was the basis of the case in question) a business opportunity has fallen into my lap. My long standing 4th (or 5th?) job of giving halfassed handies in parks and … Continue reading Beginning a Business
Month: February 2016
Professionalism: A Guide for Independent Women
If you have a drawer full of pantyhose, complain about morning traffic and have a coffee joint that knows what you want when you walk in the door, you are probably a strong, independent woman with a serious job (why the hell else are you collecting pantyhose?). Hell, I bet you're even the kind of … Continue reading Professionalism: A Guide for Independent Women
Filing a Proper Complaint
I've written about customer service before, but I've never guided you through making a proper customer service complaint. I want to do that for you today. Not because every mildly annoying situation calls for a formal complaint, but one day some sales associate at your favorite outlet mall will tell you she's going to the … Continue reading Filing a Proper Complaint
Heavy Texting: A Guide to Sexting
I know you've tried, at some point, to whisper filthy nothings into the ears of a lover. I know that at least once those filthy nothings have fallen flat, possibly because you were banging a dud, but most likely it's because you don't know how to talk to people in general. Plus you got nervous … Continue reading Heavy Texting: A Guide to Sexting
Knowing When to Buy a House
Because of my professional job as a banker I am constantly bombarded with people taking that big leap into homeownership simply because it's the next step. While I'm all for conforming to what society said was the appropriate behavior for someone of a certain age in the 1950s, you may not be. Below is a list … Continue reading Knowing When to Buy a House
A Weak Argument in Favor of Messiness
My mother has for the entirety of my life battled my mess. The extended period that I lived with her post-college was especially painful for her, what with my bed unmade and crumbs on the table (this is probably why I wasn't given a key to the house for those three years...) but I managed … Continue reading A Weak Argument in Favor of Messiness
The Bystander Effect: A Guide to Effective Ignoring
At some point you will be somewhere at the wrong time and you will witness someone in need of aid, if you don't, especially with as vague as I've made this scenario, you need to 1. get out more and 2. look around more. When this happens you need to be like everyone else, don't … Continue reading The Bystander Effect: A Guide to Effective Ignoring
Coping with Screen Separation Anxiety
This week has been rough. I have had three different infections, been burned and electrocuted, bruised by furniture, and I pulled a muscle in my back while carrying a recliner around for some old people, and one of my bosses took the time to explain how payroll works (either he employs dumb-dumb heads or he's … Continue reading Coping with Screen Separation Anxiety
How to Decide if You Need a Doctor
If you are anything like me deciding whether or not you need to see a doctor is harder than dropping half your annual salary on a vacation or changing your career path in the middle of being super successful. I hate visiting the doctor despite working for one on a regular basis. I hate visiting … Continue reading How to Decide if You Need a Doctor
Getting Out of a Ticket
If you drive you will, at some point, find yourself sitting on the side of the road with blue lights flashing at you. If you are me you will have to illegally back your vehicle the wrong direction down an expressway at the request of an officer who popped out from behind a toll booth … Continue reading Getting Out of a Ticket
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