Posted by Deborah Fike at 7:14 am
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Posted by Deborah Fike at 10:56 pm
I’ve worked enough 9-to-5 (and later) jobs in the past to know that the world does not accommodate the 9-to-5er. Many banks aren’t open late and have limited, if any, weekend hours. Doctors won’t see you after work. Packages you need to sign for at home always arrive the minute you leave home. Lots of the things you need are only available while you’re supposed to be at a desk.
It’s like he’s waiting for you to leave home before he delivers. (Photo by var resa)
Posted by Deborah Fike at 5:25 pm
If you’re like me, you get interrupted a lot while you work. Co-workers stop by to ask questions, the phone rings, or an instant message pops up with something to answer right away. You might want to cut off these distractions, and that’s often a smart move. Carving out time during your day when you won’t be interrupted will help you get more work done and keep you on task.
It will also keep you from being confused (Photo by notmargaret)
Posted by Deborah Fike at 8:08 pm
We are programmed over time to assume the worst. When’s the last time someone asked you to plan for the “best case scenario” only? It’s not just events either. Having lived through life and gotten burned once or twice, we tend to assume the worst in people. Someone shows up late a few days to the office…he must be slacking off. Co-worker snaps back at you during a stressful meeting…she must not have any self-control.
Also, she might need some gum (Photo by Evil Erin)
Posted by Deborah at 2:51 pm
I recently worked with a programmer who’s “been in the biz” for a long time. He’s got a lot of very successful projects under his belt and generally knows what he’s doing. When I found out I would be working with him on a side project along with a bunch of younger programmers, I was pleased. As project manager, I thought he would give the group a good edge given his experience.
Unfortunately, experience doesn’t only teach us good habits. Almost immediately, this programmer began to exhibit “my way or the highway” behavior. He didn’t like to collaborate or discuss, he just wanted to dictate. He couldn’t understand why his experience didn’t command immediate respect and compliance with his opinions.
Photo by Shahram Sharif
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@mikewhitmore Thx for the link. Digital anthropologist is a great way to describe what you do and a good conversation starter. - 3 days ago
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