The Sherpa This guy was once deep in the sports betting game. Backroom deals, house markers, hundreds of thousands of dollars bet on college basketball. He earned his bankroll by laying a $20 bet on George Mason to make the…Read More »
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Your Sunday: An Itinerary
Morning 7:00-8:00 AM: Drift in and out of sleep until finally waking up. 8:01 AM: Pray that you’ve put Tylenol and a glass of water next to your bed. 8:02 AM: You didn’t. 8:03 AM: Think about going to the…Read More »
6 Worst Things About A Job Search
One of the absolute worst parts about being out of graduating from college is the job search. You’re finally out of school, looking for a new job because your current one sucks, or because you got fired. But seriously, you…Read More »
Worst Office Days
The Monday after Vacation: Look at you. You slaved away for months at your entry-level job, and you finally got some paid vacation days. After setting your Outlook out of office message and leaving a note on the whiteboard outside…Read More »
When You Crap Your Pants at Work
Got this today. Names have been blurred to protect those with poopy pants. This is gross by the way. This is the email he (or she) sent out: “So I’ve had an unfortunate afternoon. I did a little day drinking…Read More »
Surviving Postgrad Snow Days
You’ve been glued to The Weather Channel for the past two days. The forecast called for at least six inches of snow and the email just hit your inbox. You got the day off work. Oh, what a day. A…Read More »
The Rationale of Wasting Time at Work
Some of us are lucky enough to have jobs that provide a lot of downtime. That’s why you go to college. So you don’t have to get some shitty $12 an hour job without benefits. It could be worse. You…Read More »
Types of Super Bowl Parties
The Standard Party Chips and dip. Plenty of beer, fried finger food and good friends. Head on over to whoever’s place has the biggest TV, claim your spot on the couch, and settle in for an evening full of football,…Read More »
Awkward Office Moments
Life around the office isn’t as relaxed as it was in your college life. Performance is always being evaluated, people are working hard, and stress is palpable. There are always going to be moments that are unbearable, as the most…Read More »
Your Sunday Funday Sucks
Scrolling through my Facebook feed on Sunday afternoon is one of my favorite pastimes. Recapping what kind of crazy shenanigans your friends got into over the weekend, and un-tagging drunk pictures of yourself. It’s really great. Then I scroll up…Read More »