Category Archives: work

AI & Content Creation

Posted on May 3, 2023 by terryshen

  It used to be an advantage if one has the talent or creativity to generate content.  “Used to” because with  the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), content creation is now a cinch. Any wonder the Hollywood writers are on … Continue reading →

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Layoff, Layoff, & More Layoff

Posted on April 24, 2023 by terryshen

  Layoffs continue long after the Covid pandemic peaked. Seems common headlines that tech, financial, hospitality sectors are leading the charge. This week, Disney begins its second round of layoff aiming to slash 4,000 jobs by the end of the … Continue reading →

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A Social Dilemma

Posted on April 7, 2023 by terryshen

  A common saying “it’s not what you know but who you know” refers to the social capital we built. In the case of two applicants with equal qualifications, the one with social capital (i.e. knows the right person) gets … Continue reading →

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To Retire Or Not?

Posted on March 30, 2023 by terryshen

  Some people, who stand at the edge of deciding to retire or not, hesitate. Granted my own experience was different, many do get the cold feet before taking that leap.  One, because they don’t know what the future holds. … Continue reading →

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Social Capital Lost

Posted on March 17, 2023 by terryshen

  Often I hear retirees say that they don’t miss the work, but they missed the people. A statement I would support. Social capital is a term I came across lately.  It is “the aspects of our relationships that produce … Continue reading →

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Changing Nature Of Work

Posted on January 14, 2023 by terryshen

  Eight years into my retirement, three of which were under the Covid, I watch with amazement how the nature of work has changedw.   In my time and  parlance, work is, a four letter word (nothing derogatory), to get the … Continue reading →

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The Shift Back To In-person

Posted on September 27, 2022 by terryshen

  With the Covid-19 pandemic, a shift to working from home became a necessity to isolate this highly transmissible virus. Business and government alike were not prepared to address it two and a half years ago. No vaccine was available … Continue reading →

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No More Quarantine for Covid-19

Posted on August 13, 2022 by terryshen

  The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Thursday (11 August) that no longer does individual needs to be quarantined after close contact with someone who tests Covid positive. The reason is “an estimated 95% of … Continue reading →

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Tale Of An Election Poll Worker

Posted on July 20, 2022 by terryshen

  Again, I participated this year in the elections by working at the polling center.  Yes, I am a poll worker. The job entails long hours and pays little. But it gives me a  great sense of  satisfaction from participating … Continue reading →

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What Retirement Means To Me, Part 2

Posted on October 13, 2021 by terryshen

  Retirement is a new chapter.  It has allowed me to accomplish items from  my bucket list. If you don’t know what a bucket list is, let me introduce you to Lesley Carter. You can read all about her adventures.  … Continue reading →

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