Unpopular opinion time. I like Virtual Academy. It hasn’t been without its ups and downs, temper tantrums, and technical difficulties. But ultimately, it’s been good for my family overall. Now by way of background, we’re a privileged lot. Neither of my children have...
I’m of course borrowing from Shakespeare here… “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” But many don’t realize that there’s far more to this famous line… read the full stanza: “JULIET: “Tis but thy name that is my enemy; Thou art thyself, though not a...
If in these “uncertain times” you’re thinking of trying out full-time freelance, also sometimes called self-employment, consulting, or solopreneurship, it can be difficult to figure out what you should charge per hour. Now that I’ve done this for nine years (as of...
I have a reputation of being somewhat critical of Google (ok, very critical). Those who know me realize that I mean no harm, and I actually hold myself to that same high standard. As the largest search engine in the world, and the entity responsible for 80%+ (87% as...
“I’ve just been told I have to work from home due to the coronavirus,” my friend says. “Do you have any advice?” I’ve had this conversation more times than I can count over the last week as my colleagues shuffle their priorities and adapt to the new paradigm COVID-19...
