Oh, the irony. Take a look at this asshat. I mean really. (Link to articles mentioned here and here.) “Transforming Ohio for Growth”? Really? So you’re going to […]
business / economics / sociology
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Less-Than-Positive Attitude
I was recently touring a business that had signs warning against "Emotional Contagion". I took a closer look when I had a spare moment, only to find that […]
economics / publishing
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Supply, Demand, and eBooks
In a free market, you’re not supposed to have increasing profits. No, seriously. Stop laughing. We’ve gotten away from this concept, but it’s a really vital, key element […]
economics / politics / sociology
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Truth In Dystopian Fiction
Mr. Watts, I know this is going to stumble across your radar at some point. And really, you’ve probably already had a bazillion people point you at this. […]
business / economics / status update
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You are a freelancer
You are a freelancer. Right now. I don’t care if you work on an assembly line, are a salaried middle manager, or are an independent contractor. These days, […]
economics / politics
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You are never going to retire.
You are never going to retire.
I just had it smacked in my face over the weekend, seeing what my projected 401k value would be. And that value is assuming I stay in the same job for another 20-odd years. Assuming wages don’t crash. Assuming I don’t get laid off. Assuming, assuming, assuming…