Last weekend, the weather was beautiful. It was sunny and hit the mid 70’s. We went for brunch and sat outside to enjoy the weather. Many had the same idea and the outside seating was full. Next to us sat a young man with his parents. We were in such close quarters that I couldn’t … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac
I’m starting a new job Monday. I was looking for a good fit, one that would hopefully lean towards a better work life balance. I’m a realist, if nothing else. There will be times of pressure and stress. It’s unavoidable. It’s in those times I have to take deep breaths and relax. Work is important, … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Live – The Bangles
A few of the job opportunities I’ve seen are hybrid in Los Angeles. That’s an hour by car without traffic. Double that each way due to wonderful Southern California rush hour. I started researching train schedules and learned that this may be a feasible option. I can take the train into Union Station in downtown … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: You and Me – Lifehouse
I caught up with another good friend. We’ve known each other over 25 years. We’ve been colleagues at three different companies. The industry that I work in is not small, but exists in a small world. People rotate from company to company. Everybody knows everybody, or at least someone who is a few degrees of … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Tomorrow, Wendy – Concrete Blonde
I don’t. I mean, it’s not like I don’t try. And in my defense, I have gotten better. But I do get consumed with work. It’s a little bit of a catch-22, though. This imbalance has helped propel my career, but it seems at a cost. Unfortunately, the reward for success is more stress and … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Superman (It Ain’t Easy) – Five For Fighting
When I was in school, they brainwashed me to be hard core about career. It was a non-stop push to climb the corporate ladder. In hindsight, it felt a little cultish and extreme. When my company was recruiting interns, of course I was happy we had a number from my alma mater over the years. … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Monsters and Angels – Voice of the Beehive
After college, I remember trying to decide on a career. Because of my finance degree, I initially looked for a career in corporate banking. Was corporate banking my dream job? No. It was just something that came up during a class and sounded interesting. Unfortunately, I graduated during a recession and there weren’t any opportunities … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Overkill – Men at Work
The other week, I updated my resume. That’s never a fun task, but I wanted to get the ball rolling. I’ve started researching opportunities on LinkedIn, seeing what is out there, but not yet ready to jump in with two feet to take the plunge. My plan is to take my time for now and … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Hear – Moonpools and Caterpillars
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