Monthly Archives: July 2012

I am typing this from my latest temp gig.  I am working for a non-profit organization. The office is white and quiet, except for the tapping of keyboards. There’s a fruit bowl and a roof deck, but no one goes … Continue reading →

I am working on a longer post about temping at The Skyscraper Office. It is an epic tale of anger and sadness with global implications! I am completely serious. In the meantime, I am compelled to write about a conversation … Continue reading →

I trained this week for my new temp gig. When I walked off the elevator, I almost passed out from the view. People were scurrying around not even looking out the giant windows – and all the walls are actually … Continue reading →

Stay tuned for what I’m sure will be fascinating stories of riches beyond your wildest dreams, fellow post-academics! Starting next week, I shall be filling in for the administrative assistant in what I am told is a “spectacular” and “luxurious” … Continue reading →

At one of my temp jobs, I happened to see on a random computer an old email message from the temp agency to the company that eventually hired me. The temp agency email said, “we have received positive reviews about … Continue reading →