Category Archives: Work
Women travelers
I was talking with a woman friend recently who travels a lot as part of her job. She gave me this tip, which I should have thought of: if you are a woman traveling alone with a group of men … Continue reading
laptops
Someone I know left a laptop sitting on their kitchen table for a little while. When they returned the laptop was gone. So was a lot of other stuff that was on the laptop. Fortunately, it was not a total … Continue reading
Insurance
Seems a little odd for me to be writing about insurance in this blog, but that’s what protection can get you into. Anyway, be sure you have the right kind of insurance for your business. Not just regular liability insurance … Continue reading
There’s an article and accompanying video in the Washington Post that got my attention. It’s headline says: “Defense Training Goes Begging for Airline Crews”. Now I could make several comments about the kind of training the are being given and … Continue reading
Getting the Creeps
Someone was just posting on a listserve I visit all the time about getting the creeps when she’s leaving the office. So she wallks carefully to her car and listens to her instincts. Good! But once she gets to the … Continue reading
creepy visitors
Someone just posted a question about what to do if you have a “creepy” visitor. Well, if you’ve prepared properly you already have a built-in alarm button concealed under your desk. And, if you have the mindset for it, you’ve … Continue reading
Hugs–Yuk!
Something came up on a listerve I belong to over the Holidays and it got me thinking. How many of you (especially you women) get pulled in to hugs or kisses that are unwanted. Frequently it’s relatives doing this but … Continue reading
Beware of “stuff”
I was counseling someone today who holds a prominent public position and is being stalked. We don’t know how bad it is yet, but one thing we talked about is worth mentioning right now. If you are concerned, do *not* … Continue reading
Front Door Peep holes
I saw an old friend of mine last week. I knew him in college, over 35 years ago. He’s a lawyer too. He does a lot of wills, trusts and estates work, helping families protect and preserve assets over generations. … Continue reading
Passwords
We all have passwords, PINs, and other identifying numbers. They are for bank accounts, computers, phones, and everything else you can think of. I *think* I have 12 or 13 of them but it could be more. And most of … Continue reading
