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Attractive organisation

What makes an attractive organisation? We’re a sucker for our emotions

November 2, 2019 marvinmidlife Redundancy, Interviews, Work

How do we make decisions about companies to join? What makes an attractive organisation – emotion or fact based?

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Feature: Hip Replacement

hip replacement story starting with arthritis
A hip replacement story, from initial twinge to running around post op.

Working lives

  • Resigning from work Think you’re indispensable? Resigning from work might surprise you…
  • am i boring you Am I boring you? Why short and sweet is better, at work at least
  • Starting a new job 6 key lessons for starting a new job in middle age. First week of an old man learning new tricks.

Most Liked Posts

  • 12 months after - a total hip replacement recovery story....
  • Total hip replacement recovery story. Painfully limping along in weeks...
  • 18 months after my hip replacement and some bad habits...
  • Hip replacement recovery days 6 to 21. Coming on in...

Health, Fitness and Hips

  • mental health at christmas Mental Health at Christmas: Fantastic tips for coping this year
  • hip replacement story starting with arthritis Scarily close to middle age hip replacement. What was I thinking pre-op? (Part 3)
  • Working from home is bad for you Working from home is no laughing matter…don’t let it be the death of you
  • 2 years after my hip replacement Shocking 2 years after my hip replacement. Was it worth it worth the hassle?

Most Liked Posts

  • 12 months after - a total hip replacement recovery story....
  • Total hip replacement recovery story. Painfully limping along in weeks...
  • 18 months after my hip replacement and some bad habits...
  • Hip replacement recovery days 6 to 21. Coming on in...

Ask Marvin Answered…

  • Father Christmas is fat, grey and old. I’m exactly the same, and yet no one wants me in their house at Christmas. What can I do?
    Aunt Marvin
  • My work suit no longer fits, and my birthday suit isn’t what it was. What can I do before I return to the office?
    Aunt Marvin
  • I have been offered a promotion at work but it could mean sacrificing my friends. Should I take it?
    Aunt Marvin

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midlife issues

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