I've been a bit scarce here, lately. My work is more computer-intensive now and I am more screen averse when off the clock these days.
I started a new gig in August after a mid-May layoff at Big-Ass Law Inc. ("We will crush you."). My job went to the UK while those of most of my colleagues went to India.
I now have a gig at Big-Ass Finance Management ("Yeah. We own (a stake in) that, too!"). Adjusting to once again walking in NYC (missed it a lot) and being in an office (not as much, and commuting does still suck. Tho' I do pay less than half-fare now.). I had forgotten how long that block between Fifth and Sixth Aves is.
Four days in-office/one WFH w/ a firm laptop. Great group of folks who genuinely like each other. I work next to a guy who I worked next to at my last gig from '13 to '18 or so. A big help navigating a convoluted, confusing tracking/billing dealio.
Microsoft Teams still sucks, and the traffic/interruptions on it are incessant. But it is nice people being nice to each other. Which is a mitigant. There is a fine collective sense of humor there.
"There were a few assholes here, but they didn't want to come back to the office after Covid... 'OK. Good luck.'"
Another upside to the gig switch: I sleep at "normal" hours now. Home by 11:15 most nights. AM sunlight, etc.
Wedding News! Da Boy, turning 33 this year, is getting hitched in a few weeks in SF. Lily just rolled out of NOLA en route to LA, where she will hang with a cousin before heading up to SF. I'll be there from 10/4 to 10/7. I may be able to catch a few sets at HSBG. Ian lives adjacent to the park. Can't wait to meet their pup (6-7 months at this point), Mona (s/f Monaka (a Japanese dessert. Kind of a "sweets" theme; Mona has a sister and a half-sister named "Sugar" and "honey," respectively, that belong to the bride Hyo's sister and her hubby).
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Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
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Happy birthday, Bluest, and
Happy birthday, Bluest, and many happy returns.
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Happy Birthday man!
Happy Birthday man!
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Happy Birthday to ya!
Happy Birthday to ya!
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Happy Birthday, Bluest :)
Happy Birthday, Bluest :)
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Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
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Best wishes for the best
Best wishes for the best birthday ever!
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Happy birthday, one day late!
Happy birthday, one day late!
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Well, thanks, gang.
Well, thanks, Gang.
I've been a bit scarce here, lately. My work is more computer-intensive now and I am more screen averse when off the clock these days.
I started a new gig in August after a mid-May layoff at Big-Ass Law Inc. ("We will crush you."). My job went to the UK while those of most of my colleagues went to India.
I now have a gig at Big-Ass Finance Management ("Yeah. We own (a stake in) that, too!"). Adjusting to once again walking in NYC (missed it a lot) and being in an office (not as much, and commuting does still suck. Tho' I do pay less than half-fare now.). I had forgotten how long that block between Fifth and Sixth Aves is.
Four days in-office/one WFH w/ a firm laptop. Great group of folks who genuinely like each other. I work next to a guy who I worked next to at my last gig from '13 to '18 or so. A big help navigating a convoluted, confusing tracking/billing dealio.
Microsoft Teams still sucks, and the traffic/interruptions on it are incessant. But it is nice people being nice to each other. Which is a mitigant. There is a fine collective sense of humor there.
"There were a few assholes here, but they didn't want to come back to the office after Covid... 'OK. Good luck.'"
Another upside to the gig switch: I sleep at "normal" hours now. Home by 11:15 most nights. AM sunlight, etc.
Wedding News! Da Boy, turning 33 this year, is getting hitched in a few weeks in SF. Lily just rolled out of NOLA en route to LA, where she will hang with a cousin before heading up to SF. I'll be there from 10/4 to 10/7. I may be able to catch a few sets at HSBG. Ian lives adjacent to the park. Can't wait to meet their pup (6-7 months at this point), Mona (s/f Monaka (a Japanese dessert. Kind of a "sweets" theme; Mona has a sister and a half-sister named "Sugar" and "honey," respectively, that belong to the bride Hyo's sister and her hubby).
Happy Fall, y'all!
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Happy Belated bday, good luck
Happy Belated bday, good luck in the corporate world!
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wowie old phriend! loving all
wowie old phriend! loving all the fab news, all SO well deserved ~
looking forward to pix of the grandpaws
and wedding, if you decide to share em
will burn down in your honor
xo!
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HB Bluesnote... I remember
HB Bluesnote... I remember trading with you like 25 years ago!
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Damn. Reading Bluest's post
Damn. Reading Bluest's post makes me think, people have issues with MY posts???
I think I followed most of that, sort of like navigating Manhattan traffic at rush hour?
No matter, happy birthday, and yay for your kid's wedding and hooray for your Bay Area connections!!!