Notes on things I'm learning

Short, honest write-ups. Pick a post from the menu above.

Hired for Skill, or Hired for Hunger?

November 1, 2026

Is it skills and talent, or eagerness and a willingness to work hard? A look at what really gets people hired.

When the Top Performer Changes the Room

November 2, 2026

How jealousy, targeted sarcasm, and sabotage can spread when one person stands out, and what teams can do about it.

Why the Newcomer Got the Promotion

November 3, 2026

Policy knowledge matters, but growth, adaptability, and temperament often decide who moves up.

Yard Jockeys and Hazard Pay: Fair Ask or Part of the Job?

November 4, 2026

Working around active construction and severe weather: do yard jockeys deserve extra pay, or is it part of the job?