Monthly Archives: March 2008

You’ve Got Cat

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Lori Dorn

From icanhascheezburger.com

10+ Things To Do When You Resign

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Lori Dorn

I love the Blog “10 Things” and I particularly love this post about the 10+ things one needs to do when one resigns by Calvin Sun: #1: Write the resignation letter Even though a resignation letter might not be required, … Continue reading →

No More Benefits for You

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Lori Dorn

This just seems wrong. Either the company covers domestic partners or it doesn’t. I don’t believe that the inability to register as domestic partners should have any affect upon existing benefits coverage for a couple whose relationship was previously deemed … Continue reading →

Day Labor

Posted on March 30, 2008 by Lori Dorn

“The Job” by Jonathan Browning of Screaming Frog Productions is a satirical take on the immigration debate that turns the idea of day labor on its head. [via Laughing Squid]

San Francisco City Payroll

Posted on March 29, 2008 by Lori Dorn

I’m not sure if SF Chronicle did the most professional thing by putting people’s salaries out there for all to see. But when we’re faced with city layoffs, furloughs and budget reductions, I guess this is enough to piss anyone … Continue reading →

Merlin Mann Checks In With His New Recruit

Posted on March 28, 2008 by Lori Dorn

Merlin‘s just making sure that his newest recruit is satisfied with the work conditions.

Be Quiet, HR’s Here

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Lori Dorn

I’m not sure if this happens to anyone else, but it seems that no matter where I work, I always hear “Stop talking, HR’s here” or “You can’t say that, Lori is in the room” or some other inane version … Continue reading →

10 Percent Layoffs at CNET

Posted on March 26, 2008 by Lori Dorn

It looks like CNET laid off 10% of their US workforce today in order to streamline the company. More about this here and here and here. Here is an example someone who’s been streamlined. The picture alone says quite a … Continue reading →

Social Network Profiles

Posted on March 23, 2008 by Lori Dorn

Interesting debate. On one hand, one should be able to express one’s beliefs through a personal medium promoted on personal time, however, I am also a big believer that companies should fully aware of whom they are hiring for what. … Continue reading →

Missed Connection

Posted on March 23, 2008 by Lori Dorn

Get a load of this. Yeah, I’ll make sure to include my picture when I apply to this one. And I’ll be ready to sue (I’ve got a few protected classes going for me) when they decide not to interview … Continue reading →