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The $32,000 Shower Dilemma or the Never-Ending Bathroom Project

  • Post Author By Jack McVickar
  • Post Date August 27, 2023
Estimated read time 3 min read

In our quest to complete the upgrade of our basement bathroom, we find ourselves facing what we playfully refer to as the “$32,000 shower.” This [Read More…]

Tagged $32000 shower, Bathroom Renovation, DIY
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Those Pesky Cameras: A Reminder on Professionalism

  • Post Author By Jack McVickar
  • Post Date August 22, 2023
Estimated read time 3 min read

We’ve all been there – engrossed in a virtual meeting, multitasking on another screen, only to realize there’s more on display than we intended. Today, [Read More…]

Tagged Professionalism, Tech Etiquette, Video Meetings
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Navigating Online Contractor Quotes

  • Post Author By Jack McVickar
  • Post Date August 16, 2023
Estimated read time 2 min read

Seeking quotes for a basement bathroom shower upgrade led me down an unexpected path. Eager to gather estimates from local contractors, I turned to a [Read More…]

Tagged Deception, Misleading, Online Quote, SPAM
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Early Career Moves

  • Post Author By Jack McVickar
  • Post Date August 15, 2023
Estimated read time 3 min read

I wanted to share a pivotal moment from my early career that shaped my approach to decision-making and led me down a terrific career path. [Read More…]

Tagged Career Change, Early Career, Job hopping, Pros and Cons Job
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Where were you December 31st, 1999?

  • Post Author By Jack McVickar
  • Post Date August 10, 2023
Estimated read time 3 min read

As we reminisce about the Y2K scare and its impact, it’s fascinating to journey back to December 31st, 1999. The world was abuzz with apprehension, [Read More…]

Tagged New Years, On Call, Y2K

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