Why we work
Attended a meeting today to discuss some of the attrition we're experiencing at the moment. Though, to be accurate, it was really about some specific attrition in which some of our people have taken roles at a one of our clients.
It made me think about why we work. Or, more specifically, why I do.
Then I had to narrow it down further. Why do I want to work where I work?
It's pretty simple actually - I wanted to work with great people, and they seem like great people.
Unfortunately I'm currently on my own at a client site, so it's not unlike solo contract consulting anyway. Which is what I wanted to get out of.
Oh well. I have hope for the future.
Skewed view of the world ...
Okay, so the virginia campus killings were an awful thing. It's very sad. but why does it have media priority over everything else. For example, the fact that car bombs killed almost 200 people today in Baghdad.
I know why it has priority, I just don't agree with why.
Microfinance
Microfinance is the supply of loans, savings, and other basic financial services to the poor, giving them opportunities to become economically independent, improve their standard of living, and alleviate poverty for themselves and their communities. No, it's not the solution to world poverty, but it is one (very effective) strategy in combatting an enormous issue.
Not everyone can afford to donate funds to charity. Through Kiva.org, you can make a low risk loan (their current payback rate is 100%) rather than a simple donation (though they also accept donations with enormous gratitude). I'm a lender - maybe you should consider it too ...
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Back again.
We went to Regent's park and relaxed in the sun for a few hours. I think we're going to her 'usual' bar tonight. Like I said, the weather has been fantastic (I hope writing this doesn't jinx it) and has added to my enjoyment of the city.
I wonder if I'd like it so much if it was winter and cold? I guess i'm not going to find out for the moment.
I'm staying in Kensington with the incredibly generous and lovely Jen, John and Jason, who are doing very well to be putting up with me for a whole two weeks (especially since I've been a ill, and have been around more than I planned to be). But they've been wonderful! A little aside for Sapient folks - have managed to catch up with Enda, which was great, but have not yet seen Graham or Justin. Actually I should ask them out tonight. It was interesting to be here for the second big round of Sapient layoffs ... sad to hear some names I knew, relieved to hear that others made it through. I'm not sure that it's all over yet. Hmmm. It seems Katya's first day in the office was the last day for many others. Must be strange.
London seems great, but like I said, I'm still not sure how much the weather has to do with my current opinion. I guess i'll just have to wait and see.
The museums are great ... spent five hours at the Natural History Museum yesterday and a day last week at the British Museum. am going to the Tate Modern with John and Jen on Sunday before we go to a play at the globe.
Also love the parks and gardens. I knew about Hyde Park, but I didn't realise how many other parks and gardens there were. I guess I was expecting more big buildings and stuff - the lack of skyscrapers makes the city far less ... claustrophobic than I think it otherwise would be.
We went to Regent's park and relaxed in the sun for a few hours. I think we're going to her 'usual' bar tonight. Like I said, the weather has been fantastic (I hope writing this doesn't jinx it) and has added to my enjoyment of the city.
I wonder if I'd like it so much if it was winter and cold? I guess i'm not going to find out for the moment.
I'm staying in Kensington with the incredibly generous and lovely Jen, John and Jason, who are doing very well to be putting up with me for a whole two weeks (especially since I've been a ill, and have been around more than I planned to be). But they've been wonderful! A little aside for Sapient folks - have managed to catch up with Enda, which was great, but have not yet seen Graham or Justin. Actually I should ask them out tonight. It was interesting to be here for the second big round of Sapient layoffs ... sad to hear some names I knew, relieved to hear that others made it through. I'm not sure that it's all over yet. Hmmm. It seems Katya's first day in the office was the last day for many others. Must be strange.
London seems great, but like I said, I'm still not sure how much the weather has to do with my current opinion. I guess i'll just have to wait and see.
The museums are great ... spent five hours at the Natural History Museum yesterday and a day last week at the British Museum. am going to the Tate Modern with John and Jen on Sunday before we go to a play at the globe.
Also love the parks and gardens. I knew about Hyde Park, but I didn't realise how many other parks and gardens there were. I guess I was expecting more big buildings and stuff - the lack of skyscrapers makes the city far less ... claustrophobic than I think it otherwise would be.
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