“What’s the view like from up there?” I stiffened. “I bet you’re already taller than your parents, huh?” He laughed, and the others echoed him. They reminded me of hyenas. I was taller than my parents. At least, I was … Continue reading
So I’ve decided I’m going to manage a hedge fund. I don’t know exactly what that means – neither does anybody else, apparently – but I have just learned you can earn up to $1,057,692 an hour doing it. I … Continue reading
“Have a seat, Natalie,” the HR Director said, gesturing to the uncomfortably stylish chairs facing her desk. I sat and crossed my legs. The skirt I wore tightly squeezed my hips when I sat, as if they were encased like … Continue reading
I am not one of those people who are naturally happy. You know those types – they wake up bright-eyed at six a.m. on the dot, stretch out their arms, and start singing like a Disney character. A cartoon princess … Continue reading
I am a big believer in days off. As someone who gets overwhelmed far more easily than she cares to admit, occasional days off are crucial to one’s sanity/well-being. I believe this is a key factor in why I landed … Continue reading
There comes a time in a sequence of unfortunate events when one becomes first ragingly furious, followed by hysterically amused. Do you know what I’m talking about? A series of terrible things happen to you, and when the Last Straw … Continue reading
