Monday, January 26, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Taxi to the Dark Side
Recently I saw a documentary called Taxi to the Dark Side. I had no clue what it was about - it only popped up on a netflix advertisement for something that might interest me. The title was intriguing as well. An hour and 45 minutes later this documentary ended up having quite an impact on me. It follows the story of an Afghani man whose job as a taxi driver was misconstrued as a person of violence. The perspective broadens to truly unearth a lot of evil things that occured to POIs or PUCs as they were called. I was surprised that I felt what I did. Without getting political, I will say that it raised some questions in my head.
Warning:Material is unsuitable for immature people.
The preview is rated G.
Continue reading if you work for the government...
Government Agents: USA # 1! I love America! Red, White, and Blue - these colors don't run!
Warning:Material is unsuitable for immature people.
The preview is rated G.
Continue reading if you work for the government...
Government Agents: USA # 1! I love America! Red, White, and Blue - these colors don't run!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Concerning Offices
- One's garb is always to be in accordance with the office's standard dress code. This is a fact that should be known before the first day of work... in order to prevent under or over dressing
- Establishing oneself as an early riser in the beginning is better than establishing oneself as a late arriver unless bearing coffee, doughnuts, or bagels.
- One is to get psyched on the way to work with a series of carefully chosen tunes or morning public radio
- Elevator doors should be held. Followed by eye contact and a friendly greeting when others enter. Eye contact after the doors are closed can be awkward.
- Upon arrival, one is to always turn the lights on in the lobby. To forget is absent-minded
- Mail is to be dispersed in a timely fashion.
- There is no such thing as a stupid question, unless you ask it too late.
- One is to position himself at the urinal furthest from the bathroom entrance according to age.
- If someone's door is shut, slide the paper under the door to prevent awkwardness.
- Cell phones are to be placed on vibrate. Facebook and google chat on silent.
- Personal sites are to be visited only in moderation. With quick access to Outlook and work-related sites just a click away.
- One must be mentally prepared to eat lunch alone until confidence is gained to invite others to join.
- If asked to perform duties outside of one's expertise, the answer is always an enthusiastic yes.
- Although sometimes requested, time off is granted not demanded.
- Small talk is just that: small. Do not add unnecessary depth to conversation.
- Use of sarcasm in the office is still establishing itself. Heed caution: it varies on corresponding ages.
- One is to always empty the coffee upon departing the office. To forget leaves a burnt coffee pot. And a tarnished reputation.
- Leaving the office is to be celebrated again with a well-prepared mix... regardless of departure time.
More to come as time goes on.
- Establishing oneself as an early riser in the beginning is better than establishing oneself as a late arriver unless bearing coffee, doughnuts, or bagels.
- One is to get psyched on the way to work with a series of carefully chosen tunes or morning public radio
- Elevator doors should be held. Followed by eye contact and a friendly greeting when others enter. Eye contact after the doors are closed can be awkward.
- Upon arrival, one is to always turn the lights on in the lobby. To forget is absent-minded
- Mail is to be dispersed in a timely fashion.
- There is no such thing as a stupid question, unless you ask it too late.
- One is to position himself at the urinal furthest from the bathroom entrance according to age.
- If someone's door is shut, slide the paper under the door to prevent awkwardness.
- Cell phones are to be placed on vibrate. Facebook and google chat on silent.
- Personal sites are to be visited only in moderation. With quick access to Outlook and work-related sites just a click away.
- One must be mentally prepared to eat lunch alone until confidence is gained to invite others to join.
- If asked to perform duties outside of one's expertise, the answer is always an enthusiastic yes.
- Although sometimes requested, time off is granted not demanded.
- Small talk is just that: small. Do not add unnecessary depth to conversation.
- Use of sarcasm in the office is still establishing itself. Heed caution: it varies on corresponding ages.
- One is to always empty the coffee upon departing the office. To forget leaves a burnt coffee pot. And a tarnished reputation.
- Leaving the office is to be celebrated again with a well-prepared mix... regardless of departure time.
More to come as time goes on.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
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