Business Networking: The Road to Nowhere
Thirty years after the deluge of college advice to "network network network," I conclude that networking is overrated, intractable, and something to be avoided.
Tag: Jobs
Dear High School Class of 2015: Raptors Will Take Your Jobs
Raptors are not just dim-witted lizards anymore. They can open doors, hack your phone, and steal your car. And they're threatening to takie your jobs right now.
Job Interview with a Damaged Goods Employee
Honestly, after thinking about it and coming in today…I don't think you guys want me. I just got out of a LONG relationship with my last company, and I'm just not ready.
9 Obituaries That Reinforce Terrible Career Choices
Tiffany "SURPRISE!" Johannasen loved creating internet garbage for tween readers, and counted "melting brains and ruining society" among two of her passions.
Subversive McDonald’s Employee Serves Breakfast at 11:02 AM
<p>18-year-old Katie Lawrence sent a splash of hot oil through the fast food industry today when she fulfilled a customer's request for an Egg White Delight, even though breakfast service had ended two minutes earlier.</p>
How to Be a Successful Writer in 5 Difficult Steps
Do not underestimate the importance of having two homes to being a writer, despite seeming to have nothing to do with telling a story. It's all about the dust jacket.
The ONLY 6 Reasons to Not Tip Your Server
If you really have your heart set on stiffing the minimum wage workers who serve your fatty, deep-fried goodness, then here are some legitimate excuses.
Photographer Seeks Feline Subjects for Sexy Shoot
Are you looking for a fun, creative, and provocative way to spend time with your cat? SEXY CAT INDUSTRIES™ will take your cat to the next level with LINGERIE!
My First Day at the Cemetery
My biggest fear at the cemetery was getting beat up at lunch, an occurrence that I had yet to witness happen to anyone on any of my other first days of digging holes.
The Indentured Student Loan
What I am proposing is a student loan program that will allow poor young people to go to university and be useful to society: I call it the Indentured Student Loan.
5 Ways to Get Fired from Your Teaching Job
Only follow this list if teaching has made you suicidal, OR you're a teacher who just wants to have a little fun, and you've been looking for a career change anyway.
Salads by Kevin
Dive into innovative and edible salads like The Kevin (lettuce show you how), or spend the night with Kevin Once Stayed at the Waldorf Salad (expensive).