From the land where much of telecommuting started came a shocking announcement. Yahoo was banning all telecommuting for its work-at-home employees. You could hear the screams across the globe. This is why I’m a freelancer. Productive, But So What? All Things D posted a copy of Yahoo’s Proprietary & Confidential internal memo. Did they really […]
When Statistics Don’t Matter
We rationalize life events with the odds stacked on our side. Most people do this The majority do that Chances are, I’m right When I received the dreaded call-back on the heels of my mammogram, I knew the odds. Statistics were on my side. Only 8% to 10% of call-backs require a biopsy 80% of […]
Create Your Own Spontaneous Valentine’s Day
I admit it. I have never been a huge Valentine’s Day fan. Perhaps it’s because no matter what stage of my life I was in, I was usually single on Valentine’s Day. This is not a pathetic plea for empathy. Life just worked out that way. I’ve never been married When I was dating, more […]