Category: work life
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Actor, producer, director Danny Devito has said that he went on at least 99 auditions before he got his first yes. 99 I heard this years ago. The number may be wrong but I do recall the sentiment; He was sharing his story of perseverance in the cutthroat movie business that chews up new talent annually.…
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Someone once asked on LinkedIn, “do you think your job is threatened by AI?”. My answer is no. In my opinion, You cannot replace people with machines for a number of reasons, no matter how good the machine is supposed to be. I present exhibit A638ey647 and hope there were no serious injuries. Original post-…
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At first, I told myself I was being dramatic. Maybe it was just allergies. Spring, mold, pollen, someone’s dog dander hitching a ride on a hoodie. Nothing a little over-the-counter magic couldn’t handle, right? So I did what any full-time rideshare driver would do when weird symptoms start popping up mid-shift: I raided the pharmacy…
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My biggest gripe with Atlanta is that everything closes early. I was a bartender/server for years, I am accustomed to getting off work late, and many times my only options were McDonalds or the gas station. Surprisingly, for a big city, Metro Atlanta does not have many late night food options. After 10 pm most…
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Rides of the Week: Almost Made It, But Saved a Life Instead This week clocked in at 48 hours and 99 trips—just shy of that sweet triple-digit flex. Uber had a 70-rides-in-4-days challenge: you could mix passenger and delivery rides counting toward the goal. I went all in, pedal to the metal. Came up 10…
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Cinco de Mayo: More Than Margaritas Today we raise a glass (responsibly) to Cinco de Mayo—a day often mistaken for Mexico’s Independence Day but actually commemorates the Mexican army’s underdog victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It’s a story of grit, resilience, and standing your ground even when the odds are…
Tales of a 40 year old nothing 