Job Postings – May 15, 2007Supply and Demand Yesterday’s rambling about traffic held a hidden gem of a topic – how compensation for freelancers would change if the corporate world were to suddenly embrace telecommuting. Two thoughts went through my head simultaneously as Mike Seiber commented on the idea of better compensation in a “new”…
More on Telecommuting After spending a lovely Sunday afternoon waiting for two freaking hours in line to cross the George Washington Bridge, I’ve come to realize that we’re too crowded. In fact, what should have been a two-hour commute from the Philly burbs to Manhattan took five hours. It was gorgeous outside too, which compounded…
My Favorite Blogs Kathy Kerhli has named this blog as one of her top Thinking Blogger Awards, an honor I never saw coming and one I thank her for! Why did she name this blog? Here it is in her own words: “Lori Widmer’s Words on the Page because she’s a more experienced and far…
Scam-BaitingI read an article in The Atlantic today about a new tack taken with scammers – you know, that Prince’s widow from Nigeria who needs you to transfer some money. It’s called scam-baiting. Instead of deleting these messages or worse, being taken in by them, folks are seeking them out. Why? It’s an attempt to…
Motivation, Please I don’t want to work today. I was in Manhattan yesterday and I got back home after midnight. Normally, that wouldn’t bother me, but this came two days after flying back on the early-morning flight from Cleveland. Mistake! Never take a 7:25 a.m. flight. You have to be at that airport before the…
Job Listings – May 8, 2007A Small, Familiar Rant The low-paying “employers” are becoming more creative. Here’s the ad I saw today – “Build your writing portfolio here – FREE!” Needless to say, it was just one more non-paying, sweat-your-arse-off-for-an-ungrateful-thief ad, but it was disturbing to see the ad framed in a way that may…
Life’s A Big GasOrThe Perks of Working from Home$2.99 – that’s what the price of regular unleaded was yesterday at the Valley Forge Texaco station down the street. I’m terrified to drive past again for two reasons – one, because the price is surely to go up and two, who can afford to drive at…
Job Listings – May 1, 2007Following DirectionsI’m constantly surprised by the number of people who have horror stories regarding writers. Yea, I said writers. See, just like any other professional group, writers seem to suffer from the same malady – we don’t follow directions. As much as I’d love to oppose those who say writers…
Writers and Contracts I’ll keep it short and sweet: Here’s all you need to know about contracts. Article by Sharlene Thomas Enjoy!
How to Ask Last night, I had the pleasure of hearing a lecture delivered by Terry Gross, host of NPR radio’s Fresh Air. Terry is the consummate interviewer – she has spent the last 32 years talking with everyone from politicians and dignitaries to authors and entertainers. She’s also a wonderful lecturer – she entertained…