Category Archives: Work

Wisdom Wednesday – “I’ll Make A Note Of It”

@win_the_job #corporatejargon #corporateamerica #corporatetiktok #makeanoteofthis #winthejob #satisfying ? original sound – Samy Jones, Win The Job

Wisdom Wednesday – Work Is 80% Relationships

A couple recent conversations got me thinking about the idea that “Work is 80% Relationships” and the vital importance of soft skills. * A long time ago, the best manager we ever had at RPL talked to me about how the fact that her and another manager were really good friends outside of work and […]

Wisdom Wednesday – How Do Companies Come Up With Their “Values”

Actions speak louder than words… @wankernomics Ever wondered how companies come up with meaningless ‘Organisational Values’ like Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Excellence? Watch this video to find out how. If you like this type of stuff come to the all new Wankernomics show touring Australia and the UK this year. It’s an all-staff meeting brought […]

“Morning Ralph, Morning Sam.”

So I’m in bargaining this week for our CUPE local and all I can think of is old cartoons…

Wisdom Wednesday – Deconstructive Criticism

Had an interesting conversation with a colleague recently who said “I’m more of a person who critiques than has ideas” and I replied “Actually, I think those are the same thing.  The only difference is how they are delivered and more importantly, how the other person receives them.  But they’re both ideas at their core.” […]

Wisdom Wednesday – Pierogi Song

A colleague and I got talking about how we love “factory movies/how things are made” movies and she reminded me of this Sesame Street classic:  

Saturday Snap – Mark Black Farewell Party

Had a farewell party for a popular manager on Saturday night and the outpouring of love, generosity and sadness was beyond unprecedented in my 15+ years at RPL. In-scope staff donated so much money to a farewell gift that he ended up getting multiple things – a custom photo book, a custom Pats jersey, and […]

Wisdom Wednesday – True Story: I Actually Asked A Coworker The Other Day If They Could Hear Me “Talking” To My Inbox

@frickinghelldinger Its what i signed up for i guess? #officehumour #corporatetiktok #fyp #humanresources #silly #shadowbanned ? original sound – June

Saturday Snap – Growing Pin Collection

There’s a non-zero chance that my enamel pin addiction is related to a mental illness. 😉

Wisdom Wednesday – Let’s Stop Calling It Burnout and Start Calling It What It Really Is

@hendycreek Burn out is really just your body and mind catching up with the fact that the world has been expecting too much of you because late stage capitalism has ingrained in us the need to constantly be working – both professionally and personally. #burnout #capitalism ? original sound – Hendy Creek