Forward motion in hurry-up-and-wait jobs
Some jobs operate on a predictable rhythm. Meetings and phone calls get scheduled in advance. You know roughly what the "hard landscape" of your day …Read More
Category Archives: Work
What does tenure take?
I have long been fascinated by the academic concept of tenure. Like making partner in a law or consulting firm, getting this offer of a …Read More
Thinking of going part-time? Some questions to ask (and boundaries to draw)
If you've got young kids, making the pieces of work and life fit together can be challenging. That's why part-time work remains a popular option. …Read More
The planned vs. the serendipitous: On writing the 2017 performance review now
Part of time management is making time for one's priorities. The problem is that it's not always clear what those priorities are, or else we …Read More
5 ways to hold the line at 40 hours
While many people think of a full-time job as 40 hours a week, white collar jobs can vary wildly in their requirements. In the past, …Read More
20 miles along the Lehigh Gorge
People who have heard me speak (or read 168 Hours) know I often tell the story of where I first heard the line that "I …Read More
The TED experience
So it has been quite a day. I did not make it through the whole thing to the bitter end -- so, alas, I only …Read More
Easing back in
Last week at the beach went slowly. This is neither complaint nor marveling. We filled the days, and memories, both good and bad, make time …Read More
Time strategy #4: Satisfice
Back in 2011, when we learned that our third kid was on the way, my husband and I decided to cast our real estate sights beyond …Read More