"Murphy was an optimist!"
Of Grasshoppers June 26, 2007 4:44 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Grasshoppers, PhilosophyStudent: The bar is too high.
Master: Then go under the bar but look good doing it.
American Healthcare Medieval June 26, 2007 12:01 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Health, MentalI’m moving to Sweden!
A Swedish heavy metal fan has had his musical preferences officially classified as a disability. The results of a psychological analysis enable the metal lover to supplement his income with state benefits. …
Because heavy metal dominates so many aspects of his life, the Employment Service has agreed to pay part of Tullgren’s salary. His new boss meanwhile has given him a special dispensation to play loud music at work.
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Thanks Single Dads!
1 comment so farImmigration Laws Keep Me Unemployed June 26, 2007 8:42 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Economy, Of Interest, Programming, Technology, Touchy SubjectsOver the past year I made several attempts to get out of consulting and back into the corporate world. By being a consultant for a decade, I have evolved a fascinating set of skills which should make me invaluable to most tech companies. However, all interviews ended without an offer.
But immigration laws pertaining to the hiring of foreign workers in the States are tight. And firms have to prove that they can’t find anyone in their back yard to do the jobs they need to fill, before casting their gaze abroad.
This is why U.S. firms hire consultants to publish classified job ads in local U.S. papers, with goal of not finding any applicants.
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Albeit interesting, that video and information actually has nothing to do with me failing to nail a corporate job. The jobs I missed had more to do with concerns that I could not switch from consulting back to cubeville and a couple required me to do some free work which did not fit into my schedule. Frankly, I failed to market myself well. I believe anyone with a decent skill set can find a good paying job particularly in the tech world.
add a commentParalyzed June 26, 2007 5:22 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Family, Murph, Of Being Dad, PhilosophyI woke up early in the morning ready to get up and program while everyone slept but I could not move. I was lying on my right side in the shape of a C. The dog lay on feet. Evan was leaning against my back. And in the C the cat was curled up against my stomach and purring.
Sometimes, the signs are telling you to keep sleeping.
add a commentI had to do one Transformers post June 25, 2007 11:33 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Interest, TV / MoviesOf Grasshoppers June 25, 2007 9:52 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Grasshoppers, PhilosophyStudent: I have needs!
Master: You have commitments!
Happy Birthday Sarah! June 24, 2007 12:14 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Family, SarahIt amazes me to see Sarah turn 14. The time has flown by so quickly. She has grown into a remarkable young lady. Her academics are impressive. She is athletic and social. She has great confidence and is very well rounded. I only wish she could learn to express feelings. She is a wonderful daughter and very good to her siblings. We are fortunate to have Sarah in our lives. Happy Birthday!
add a commentThe Best Quote I’ve Seen Today June 22, 2007 8:46 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Humor, Of Interest, PhilosophyAT is a riot! His Bonnaroo posts (and Rich’s) made me long for some live music.
add a commentMan, you people. I got sick of twitter before any of you started with it! [Source]
Can we leave the house? June 22, 2007 2:31 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Announcements, Juggling, Of InterestI would love to take the children to the Bijou Theatre on July 11th! On a side note, if anyone every watched the "Save the Bijou" video, I’m the juggler.
add a commentAriele Ebacher’s Funambulist Fantasy *** Joel Baker, Clown *** The Musical Wizardry of Frederik Iversen, the world’s only Reverse Organist *** A.J. Silver, the Cowboy from the Boogie Down Bronx Magic Hat Variety 12-Pack
*** Bubbling Burlesque *** Ring Mistress Philomena’s Precision Target Bullwhip Cracking *** Red Hot Fire Eating **** Mr. Pennygaff’s Solid Steel Sword Swallowing *** Unbelievable Orificular Love Poetry: A Wordless Tribute to Love’s Ins & Outs *** Audience Members Risking It All in Our Amazing Beer Drinking Contest *** Arresting Aerial Artistry on the Trapeze *** an amazing All Juggling finale… And MORE MORE MORE! [Source]
Laundry June 22, 2007 2:02 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Family, Of Being DadWould someone kindly explain to me why bras don’t have laundering instructions on them?
4commentsOf Grasshoppers June 22, 2007 1:56 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Grasshoppers, PhilosophyStudent: I live in Catch-22.
Master: Perhaps you should try non-fiction.
From the mouths of babes June 22, 2007 1:52 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Amy, Daily Life, Family, From the mouths of babesWith such inexplicable timing and totally out of the blue:
Amy sings: "Always look on the bright side of life. da da da da de de de de da."
Amy: "Dad, I heard you sing that once."
Regardless, Backyard Ballistics looks cool June 22, 2007 1:31 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily LifeGlenn! If you trick me into clicking on another Amazon link
Here’s my wish list
Sorry Dean June 22, 2007 1:04 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Family, Health, Mental, News, Of Interest, ScienceI’m smarter than you.
1 comment so farOf Grasshoppers June 22, 2007 11:56 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Grasshoppers, PhilosophyStudent: I keep making mistakes.
Master: Have you tried doing something different?
