Adam just wrote about Waiting. Things he wants to happen faster, and things he wants to slow down. It got me thinking about what gives me enjoyment in the present.
When we are kids, there is quite a bit of free time to do whatever you want. There is also a lot of [...]

Recently the culture of the company for which I work shifted dramatically. It happened so quickly, it caught several of the employees completely off guard. When I start a new job, I slowly immerse myself into the culture little by little. When a large change happens it can be unnerving. [...]

My place of employment is currently undergoing big changes due to a recent acquisition. Among the changes, is a new mandate from the new CFO to track our billable hours. Makes sense. Here is the way management sees the situation:

People Cost Money
People Generate Money
We need to be sure that they generate more [...]

Results
Ever since kindergarten, my superiors have focused on results. Whatever it was, the results were all that mattered: Turn in the assignment on time, achieve the next cub scout rank, get a good report card, go to college…
The trouble comes when you finish all that stuff. I graduated from college 4 years [...]