Author Archives: fed

The other day, a friend of mine told me that his wife was given a pretty significant dollar amount to take a year off of work.  Not the salary she anticipated, but darn good to take the year off.  Today … Continue reading →

I’m a digital media guy.  There are many different kind of social media people.  I’m one of those who find social media marketers to be vultures all too often, typically making themselves look stupid, and usually ruining a good thing … Continue reading →

It was a sunny day in NYC for the 2009 Unemployment Olympics. I thinks that’s about all I can say without sounding foolish or offending someone.  www.unemploymentolympics.com is the official site.  For video from Time, visit time.com/unemploymentolympics

Learn how to get the most out of your termination.  Such sweet words.  Hah.  I’m no advocate of abusing the system.  But there is no reason not to get your fair share, because the term “fair share” is extremely subjective.  … Continue reading →

Permanent Temporary is often about doing two things at the same time.  Freestyle Walking was a brainchild of my friend Matt (although I’m sure there are others who preceeded us) who felt there was more opportunities for fun on the … Continue reading →

I never actually worked at McDonald’s.  I figured there was enough documentation in that arena.  HOWEVER, I do know people who have pulled themselves out of the treches after a McManagement position.  Just for the record. My largest quam is … Continue reading →

On a recent business trip to Austin, TX for SXSW, we ran into this fellow. He would have made Nikola Tesla proud (or confused). My friend Chris was ‘magnetized’ to the spectacle. We followed him in closer to this magical … Continue reading →

Well, just giving myself a pat on the back for getting this damn book finished!  Taking on dozens of jobs in any given year was a feat in itself.  Writing a book along the way was a whole other story.  … Continue reading →