Grumbles

The joys of customer service Comments Off

I spend at least part of every work day on the phone taking orders and dealing with customers. Usually, this isn’t too bad. Most folks have their act in gear by the time they’ve dialed the phone, or at least know exactly the questions they need to ask. Of course, there always the exceptions. As [...]

The advantages of working one's ass off Comments Off

So with the day job, and the freelancing, I haven’t had time for anything resembling a life lately. But there are advantages to this. Whereas my dayjob paycheck is earmarked for boring survival things like rent, bills, food, and car stuff, the freelancing paycheck has the following destinations: New winter coat (the current winter coat [...]

It happens every year Comments Off

So I’ve got the head cold from hell going on. My sinuses cleared up yesterday (mostly) and my throat only hurts a little. In fact, I’m only a little lethargic now. so what’s the down side? No voice. Just this tiny, scratchy, cracking, joke of a sound. Any idea how hard it is to make [...]

Got another one… Comments Off

Maybe I should add technology evangelist to my list of job titles. US Box now has it’s own non-blog newsfeed for new product updates.

This is the last one, I swear Comments Off

The last new job. I am the art department for US Box. The good? It’s a real job. The bad? It’s in Newark. I can live with it. :)