Hallowe’en for geeks
Ever heard of a zombie webpage? Apparently it’s where a page is deleted from the content management system but still somehow appears on the website. A colleague of mine sent…
Down the pipe
A morning commute can be a thoroughly unpleasant experience. Gone are those blessed mornings when I used to walk to work, or the later era when I was lucky enough…
It’s not what you’re born with
I started a new job last week, and as part of my induction process I have been required to complete various bits of e-learning. They have been the usual sorts…
Nothing like a challenge
Apologies for the radio silence of late. A week away camping was preceded by a week of hectic social engagements, preceded by my most ambitious ever illustration job. A former…
Jacks of all trades
One facet of my current employment is editing and uploading a blog even more niche than my own. It has a very small but dedicated readership, and consists mainly of…
Career aspirations
My boss is great. In the face of continual pressure and ever-looming deadlines she remains largely unfazed by the caprices of her editorial staff. We’re currently working on my appraisal…
Out of office
Last night I left the office early to go and interview a minor celeb via ham, egg and chips at a Sainsbury’s café in Southall. Just in case anyone stopped…
A reminder of festive times
2011 seemed to be the year of the Christmas jumper, and in our office the fundraising department ran a little competition wall of jumper pics. Since I was the nearest…
Changing your details on the database
It’s the little things…
Cloak and dagger
Writing about work is normally a bad idea, partly because you never know when Google is going to direct the wrong person to the wrong blog post, but mainly because,…
