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6 crucial tips before inviting people in on work video calls. What’s behind you?

May 7, 2020 marvinmidlife Redundancy, Interviews, Work

Work video calls can be great, but they also allow all sorts of people a peek inside your house. Be careful what’s in the background if you don’t want them to look at you in a different way in the future.

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Ask Marvin

I was caught on social media doing something silly. How do I stop it destroying my career?

December 5, 2019 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

On a night out recently I ended up making a fool of myself. Unfortunately a colleague was videoing me and is now threatening to share it across social media. What can I do?

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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

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  • Starting a new job 6 key lessons for starting a new job in middle age. First week of an old man learning new tricks.

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Health, Fitness and Hips

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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?
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