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Job satisfaction: what’s it mean to you?
While writing another article I suddenly thought about job satisfaction and what it means to people. Is it something people consider when taking a job? How important is it to them? Is it even on their radar? I think in … Read the rest
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Why skilled trades have the best game in town
Being the advocate I am for the skilled trades, I’ve had the idea for this post some time now. I wouldn’t write it if I didn’t believe it but I’m going on record to say the skilled trades have the … Read the rest
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2020: new year – new course
We’ve all heard the adage “new year, new you.” There’s something about a new year that helps people focus on changing something or themselves, aids them in eliminating some bad things out of their lives, and gives them hope to … Read the rest
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Merry Christmas 2019
As I’ve already detailed in a different post, this is the absolute time of the year. There is so much to look forward to it makes me anxiously await the death of summer, which takes place way to late in … Read the rest
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The best time of the year: November & December
Previously, I have detailed what I abhor the summer season and yet, for reasons unconvincing to me, scores of people love that time of year. Additionally, there are A LOT of people who’s favorite holiday is Halloween. I’ve never really … Read the rest
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Happy Thanksgiving 2019
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It is a time to slow down, reflect on what we have, and actually be thankful for all that we do have. And yes, we do have a lot to be thankful for. … Read the rest
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Five takeaways from the Florida International University Bridge Collapse (A Skilled Trades Perspective)
On March 15, 2018, the pedestrian bridge that was supposed to connect Sweetwater and FIU, collapsed over Southwest Eighth Street and 109th Avenue, killing six and injuring ten. When this story initially broke, it was an instant sensation across social … Read the rest
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Happy Labor Day 2019
Ah, Labor day, that sanctimonious holiday for those who, well, labor. While it is celebrated by all as a national holiday, it holds a special place for those in the skilled trades. The reason, quite simply, is because it’s in … Read the rest
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Why I HATE (and I mean HATE) Summer
**Updated for 2023 –Â and nothing has changed I HATE Summer** In the hierarchy of seasons, they rank this way: Fall or Autumn Winter Spring Summer I only list summer because I’m establishing a hierarchy; otherwise, it wouldn’t rank … Read the rest
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2019 Third Quarter Review
I thought it would have been fun to review what has happened since I began this year writing more, focusing on some other things, and generally attempting to be intentional. Sad to say I flopped on it some because I … Read the rest
