Category: Work

  • Gainfully Unemployed

    The past week has been a bit odd for me, since it’s the first time in 15 years that I’ve been unemployed. It’s a temporary condition until I start at Intel on Monday, but I have avoided being a slacker during my “week off”. The goal this week has been forward momentum, making as much…

  • Leveling Up

    Leveling Up

    So after fifteen years at the same company, here’s a phrase I didn’t expect to be uttering anytime soon … Friday is my last day at AMI.

  • Telecommuting & Conference Calls

    Today, Brian offers his tips for successfully handling an international conference call while working from home.

  • Brazil: The Sound of Angry Bees

    Sao Paulo, Brazil – June 15, 2010 – 4:22pm The point of watching the game isn’t to see the game … it’s to see the fans. That’s my approach to watching today’s World Cup match with Brazil and North Korea. However, failure to plan means I’m watching it in a hotel bar, which isn’t exactly…

  • Brazil: Confusion Upon Arrival

    So far, this quick little trip to Sao Paulo is starting out weird. Just getting into the taxi seems to be fraught with mishap.

  • Where in the world …

    Yes, I’ve been out of touch lately. Work is only part of the reason. Hobbies have also contributed. But a lot of it is just needing time to decompress and think about what I want to be writing.