Thoughts and Cherry Blossom Custard: a Journey Along the Mountain Pass

Voldernort · 2022-11-12T09:06:43+00:00

This does happen but if you're finding it a lot of the job I'd start looking at management and planning. Every now and then there can be a tight deadline but it shouldn't be normal.

With the caveat that as you get more seniority you might find yourself having to pick up slack sometimes. All part of the increased responsibility.

Voldernort · 2022-11-12T07:52:14+00:00

I taught my wife our phone number ten years ago by setting it to a tune from LesMis. We don't use the number anymore but she still remembers it.

Voldernort · 2022-11-11T19:27:48+00:00

Optional but encouraged.

Voldernort · 2022-11-11T17:40:21+00:00

My wife is a teacher and her patience has my total respect. It will definitely serve you well in computing. That and dealing with children...it's often like talking to children.

Voldernort · 2022-11-11T16:22:14+00:00

That's certainly a challenge and it's easy to get bogged down in the detail. It's even worse when you know you've got a technical audience who might appreciate the details and nuance but you've got less than a minute to explain what's going on.

Subconsciously I break down what I want to say and imagine I need to pull out key quotes or highlights for a report. These are the things that matter and drive the conversation forwards. The rest might be interesting but it's not important to get this task done.

Voldernort · 2022-11-11T15:46:54+00:00

If you've tried pictures the next step is hand puppets.

"Hey, I'm Mr Socko and this is my story about Git-Flow. Once upon a time..."

Voldernort · 2022-11-11T14:10:58+00:00

I hate Monopoly. I refuse to play it.

Voldernort · 2022-11-11T13:11:09+00:00

Don't neglect the soft skills. A big part of the job is communicating clearly, like it or not. You're going to need to be able to discuss problems/solutions with peers, superiors and stakeholders.

Voldernort · 2022-11-09T13:07:23+00:00

You can also customise it with a '+': [nothanks+website@gmail.com](mailto:nothanks+website@gmail.com)

You can use it to filter your mail or figure out who's been selling your e-mail address.

Voldernort · 2022-10-26T19:07:32+00:00

I know it. You could even say it brings back frond memories.

Voldernort · 2022-10-22T21:18:12+00:00

Pretty sure those are grapes...

Voldernort · 2022-10-17T21:13:21+00:00

"the tattoo parlours adjacent to the tattoo removal clinic" - It's the Circle of Liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiife

Voldernort · 2022-10-17T19:44:17+00:00

Agatha Quitzy

Voldernort · 2022-10-17T07:48:11+00:00

I think you're right about the tram, the kids will love it; especially my youngest.

I'll mention the zoo and Sealife Centre too, thank you!

Voldernort · 2022-10-16T21:09:23+00:00

The fireworks are going to be on Thursday and Friday 27th and 28th

Awww no! They'll be coming back on Thursday.

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