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Moving Truths

I have moved 21 times in my life.  No, I'm not in the military or in the witness protection program. My first move happened when I was 18 months, so that is not my fault. The few moves during my teenage years were also not my doing. The rest...well I gotta admit those are on me.  I also have helped people move over 10x in my life. A couple have just been my parents bringing me and my sister along to help friends move. The other times have been me helping other people move just because...well I have no idea.  When I turned 50 I swore i would never move anyone ever again. Last year I helped my son move and in 2 weeks I will help my daughter move. Never make sweeping declarations in life, because the opposite always seems to happen. I really should have said, "after 50 I swear I will never be broke again" and see if the world would have taken me up on the challenge.  After 30 moves, there are somethings I have learned. 1. The weather will be crap. The chances of the hottest/

Truths of Office Life

I've worked in offices for over 4 decades. After all of these years, I have found some truths just are universal for almost all offices. You will put off going to the bathroom to avoid certain people.  The one who complains the most about working does the least amount of work There is always 1 person who is perpetually surprised at their job People who tell you how it used to be done still do it that way, even though the rules have changed.  The person who gossips the most knows the least.  Someone has probably had sex in your office or on your desk.  If you look busy all the time, no one gives you a new project.  Most people can finish their jobs by noon.  Productivity is inversely proportional to how many productivity meetings are held.  Condiments in the refrigerator are in their own spacetime continuum.  Team building exercises often reveal those who would be the first to die in a zombie apocalypse.  Going #2 in the bathroom involves strategic planning.  Those who fear technolo