So I’m kind of cheating at the mustache game because I also have a full beard to accompany it, but I grew a mustache about two years ago and never looked back. I still think the solo-stache looks really creepy on young dudes, but I fully embrace the upper lip accompaniment.
I know I’m busy all day, but sometimes I walk out of the office and I couldn’t tell you what I did all day if my life depended on it. But if your HR people are that highly paid, I guess I’ve been working at all the wrong companies.
Also, fuck health and wellness newsletters. I’ve fortunately never had to write one, and if I do, it sure as shit won’t be sincere.
I know this isn’t “best practice”, but interview like you want the job, but you don’t need the job. We can smell desperation, but we can see apathy. If you’re not interested or passionate, we’re gonna pass. If you seem like someone I can work with every day, you’re in. I don’t care if you know everything about the company or the systems we use, I want to know if I can teach you and if you’ll fit in with the culture. Don’t go into GE with a partyboy attitude and don’t go to a tech startup with a stick up your ass.
And before anyone calls me out, yes, I’d cheated on girls before I met my wife, and I considered myself a piece of shit for having done it. It doesn’t matter if it was an awful relationship, it was a shitty thing to do.
Always wear a jacket out to dinner. Even if you’re sweating bullets, your girlfriend/wife will be cold and you’ll be glad you brought it. If for no other reason than to shut her up.
Seems like we’ve got some contradictory advice here. “Don’t move too fast or settle too quickly!” “Millennials use too much social media to vet their potential partners, they should lower their expectations so they can find someone more easily.”
Seriously. Toss out a “Hey, want to grab a drink sometime?” If it’s a yes, play it cool and continue on. If it’s a no, just say “Alright, no big deal. Let me know if you change your mind.” and continue on with your life. Don’t over think it though. And definitely don’t skip leg day.
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So I’m kind of cheating at the mustache game because I also have a full beard to accompany it, but I grew a mustache about two years ago and never looked back. I still think the solo-stache looks really creepy on young dudes, but I fully embrace the upper lip accompaniment.
Aw, man. C’mon. Some of us hate those people too. To be fair I’m just in it for the paycheck though.
Tell me more.
I know I’m busy all day, but sometimes I walk out of the office and I couldn’t tell you what I did all day if my life depended on it. But if your HR people are that highly paid, I guess I’ve been working at all the wrong companies.
Also, fuck health and wellness newsletters. I’ve fortunately never had to write one, and if I do, it sure as shit won’t be sincere.
If you’re anything like me, you should probably apologize to your parents for a lot more than just ages 12-16.
I know this isn’t “best practice”, but interview like you want the job, but you don’t need the job. We can smell desperation, but we can see apathy. If you’re not interested or passionate, we’re gonna pass. If you seem like someone I can work with every day, you’re in. I don’t care if you know everything about the company or the systems we use, I want to know if I can teach you and if you’ll fit in with the culture. Don’t go into GE with a partyboy attitude and don’t go to a tech startup with a stick up your ass.
If you can afford $40k/month, you can’t blame a dude for trying.
And before anyone calls me out, yes, I’d cheated on girls before I met my wife, and I considered myself a piece of shit for having done it. It doesn’t matter if it was an awful relationship, it was a shitty thing to do.
“When you are 20, 21, 22, even 23 years old — you are not a real person.”
Just because you don’t consider your actions consequential, that doesn’t mean they don’t affect other people.
There’s no point in dipping your pen in the company ink if the well is dry.
Not being able to add any coworkers on social media. PGHRP.
The loneliest department.
Finn Wolfhard may be the most metal name I’ve ever heard, so it’s good that the kid can play guitar.
Us married guys gotta look out for y’all. Offer all that insider advice your lady friends will never actually tell you, they just expect you to know.
Always wear a jacket out to dinner. Even if you’re sweating bullets, your girlfriend/wife will be cold and you’ll be glad you brought it. If for no other reason than to shut her up.
My office manager put a sign outside my office saying it was my birthday. I wanted to light the damn thing on fire.
As promised:
Seems like we’ve got some contradictory advice here. “Don’t move too fast or settle too quickly!” “Millennials use too much social media to vet their potential partners, they should lower their expectations so they can find someone more easily.”
Not as hot of a take as I thought this was going to be, but if you’re getting shushed in a theater, you’re probably not being as quiet as you think.
I’m thinking cooked tomatoes aren’t the part of pizza that’s the worst for you.
Seriously. Toss out a “Hey, want to grab a drink sometime?” If it’s a yes, play it cool and continue on. If it’s a no, just say “Alright, no big deal. Let me know if you change your mind.” and continue on with your life. Don’t over think it though. And definitely don’t skip leg day.