If you cross the North Korean border illegally you get 12 years hard labor. If you cross the Iranian border illegally, you are detained indefinitely. If you cross the Afghan border illegally, you get shot. If you cross the Saudi Arabian border illegally, you will be jailed. If you cross the Chinese border illegally, you may never be heard from again. If you cross the Venezuelan border illegally, you will be branded a spy and […] Read the Full Article »
Open Letter to Employers – Major Rant Just Ahead
Over the last several months, I’ve been assisting someone very dear to me in fine tuning his resume, applying for jobs, tracking down openings, etc. Most every job description stresses the importance of “communication skills” but when he applies for the job and takes his time to interview, sometimes for hours – walks away with a feeling of hope and excitement for how well the interview went only to end up waiting DAYS without hearing […] Read the Full Article »
Meeting Off-Line: How to Tell the Time is Right
Sure, the thrill of making a connection with someone online is exciting at first. He's attractive, has a good job as a lawyer and whaddya know? He's got a ferret, too. His is a Siamese, and yours is a Sable. But still, what are the chances? His email turns out to be witty and sincere: ShrooBaby, Hi. I'm new here, but I saw your picture and profile and thought we had a lot in common. […] Read the Full Article »