Ever since I left my faculty post for a new life in Wellington two years ago, many people have asked me why I would ever leave a secure role. Albeit I wasn’t working at a large research university, but nonetheless it was an academic role that would be coveted in...
I am really enjoying my time between jobs (if all goes well). It is so rare to have this time. Too bad I can’t parlay it into a paying job with retirement contributions and a pension!I have to admit that our days have been hugely easier having me at home during...
I have always been an overall strong interviewer. I’ve given interviews as a reporter and enjoy helping people open up to share their stories. Knowing how to write effective interview questions and put an interviewee at ease has really helped me when I am on the...
It really is amazing how culture shifts forward and changes. Since moving back down to this part of the world, I’ve experienced many moments where aspects of culture that I formerly knew had shifted forward in my absence.Several weeks ago, I searched once again...
Amongst all the places I’ve lived, one of my all-time favorite activities is to visit the local farmer’s market. I have many happy memories visiting the weekend markets in Fremantle, Holland and Bloomington. Fremantle is famous for its market and I surely...
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