Hiring Managers Shouldn’t be Hostile During Job Interviews
Yet one interviewer didn’t get the memo when she told me, “I need to fill this position quickly, but I’m not sure about you. “How so?” I asked. “Frankly, I’m concerned at how you’ve skipped around in more than a few jobs,” she replied. Her tone was angry, hostile, and...
Super Horndog Marks its Territory in Flint Music Scene
Warning! There’s a Super Horn Dog on the loose and its red rocket is popping up everywhere! Don't go calling the Humane Society of Genesee County just yet! Super Horn Dog (SHD) isn't a dog, it's actually one of the hottest bands in Flint, Michigan’s local music scene....
You Can’t Cancel a Job Interview…
Unless you’re the employer, of course. In that case, you can do anything you want, apparently. I usually post these on Mondays but this is too good to make you wait. So, long story short, I’m back in the job market and I’ve been applying for jobs. This gives me the...
Who We Vote for Won’t Help Anymore
Author’s Note: Here’s a Facebook post I shared on August 7, 2015. It was my reaction to the then-Republican Primary Debates. I share it here in this Throwback Thursday post to ask you, was I right or wrong? And has anything changed? "Trump didn't do so well," "Rubio...
My Wife Cooked Grilled Chicken and Veggie Kabobs
Excuse me while I take bragging about dinner on Facebook to the next level. Every husband brags about his wife’s cooking but my baby is the real deal. When we were dating, she told me that she was a great cook but I was skeptical. I mean, everyone puts their best foot...
How Bosses Manipulate Employees, Part 1
Manipulating by group consensus is one of the most insidious tricks used by terrible bosses. This bush league psych-out trick has been experienced by anyone who’s ever spent time in the workforce. You might not recognize it by its name, but you’ll probably know it’s...
“Should I Invite a Homeless Person Into My Home?”
TL;DR: Only an absolute idiot in desperate need of attention would try homing the homeless! So, should you give "Guitar Jimmy" here emergency housing in your home? The answer to your question depends on a few things: How badly do you need to be validated for being a...
I Quit My Job Over Pico de Gallo!
That’s right! I said fuck the two weeks' notice and quit a job on the spot over this… a traditional Mexican dish made from chopped tomato, onion, peppers, salt, lime juice, and cilantro. And the whole thing was kicked off by a nasty question from my asshole (former)...
“Why is Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder on the Rise?”
Perhaps this unfortunate soul should have asked me, “Is narcissism and narcissistic disorder on the rise?” His question assumes it fact that these psychological traits are on the rise. I say, “Show me your data.” We have absolutely no idea of today’s rates of...
David Asher Band Delivers Original Reggae Music from Saginaw, MI
TL;DR: David Asher Band (D.A.B.) creates amazing music that you absolutely need it your life. Get the group's latest songs and enjoy some amazing original roots-reggae! Saginaw, Michigan might be the last place anyone would look to find original reggae music. Many are...
