10 things you need to understand when you leave a job to keep your sanity
Month: November 2019
What does Daddy do all day? Getting traumatised by Loose Women isn’t all fun.
I hate lateness. Other people I know make a habit of it. How do I stop myself hating them?
I like to be on time. However, I always seem to end up waiting around for others who turn up late. How do I stop myself hating them for their lateness?
Shockingly I won’t be the next CEO. So what is midlife career end-game?
I won’t be the next CEO. And nor will you (probably). So what does that mean for your career and sanity midlife?
I love online gaming. My wife thinks it’s dangerous, pathetic, and I should stop. What should I do?
I like playing on the Xbox. FIFA mainly. However my wife thinks I’m too old to be playing silly games. Should I stop?
The dangerous minefield that is middle aged male grooming
Midlife male grooming used to be passing a comb through a receding hairline. Now it seems to more commonplace, but can be a midlife minefield
I’m completely exhausted at work following some nights out. Can I go off sick?
I’ve had a really tough time recently. I was out drinking and now I’m exhausted. Wouldn’t it be better for the business if I took a couple of sick days to recover?
Devastatingly made redundant and left with just a biro and a book. How?
Shockingly a work colleague called me a “dick”. How do I make them realise the hurt this office insult caused?
I hate PowerPoint with a passion. What can I do?
am rubbish at Powerpoint. My slides always have clashing colours or boxes that don’t align, and look like a ten year old has done them compared to other people’s.
Writing exciting erotic stories gets great followings. Just don’t tell your other half.
I’ve read lots on how to drive views onto blog posts. None mention erotic stories, but I believe they could show the way to increase
Drinks with my boss. Is it a bad idea if it might lead to a dangerous affair?
My boss is super attractive and I think would have a dangerous affair with me – what should I do?
A brilliant excuse. Is daydreaming in dull meetings part of evolutionary make-up?
Office meetings can be dull, but are a necessary part of work life even if half the room is daydreaming or messaging their friends. It’s an evolutionary thing.
Amazing new skills you can develop midlife, including dishwasher stacking
MIdlife is the opportunity to learn new skills. Dishwasher stacking seems to be the most pressing.
Camping or canal boat holiday? What’s better for grumpy middle aged men?
I’m thinking of taking cannabis for pain relief. Is it a good idea or fantastically stupid?
What makes an attractive organisation? We’re a sucker for our emotions
How do we make decisions about companies to join? What makes an attractive organisation – emotion or fact based?