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Accountability in Life

John Kuvinka — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 04:00:42 +0000

Is it just me, or does it seem like people’s sense of accountability is fleeting these days? This probably sounds like an odd topic, but it’s something I’ve been pondering. Accountability is one of those things your boss probably tells you about. There’s probably a motivational poster regarding it in your office somewhere too. I’m not just talking about accountability from a work standpoint, but […]

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Sleep: Are We Doing It Wrong?

John Kuvinka — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 14:00:04 +0000

Everyone talks about how 8 hours of sleep are essential every night. Obviously the body needs time to rest and regenerate. But what about those times when you get 8 hours and still feel exhausted in the morning? Sure, energy levels can vary for all sorts of reasons. Someone’s diet and physical activity affect their overall alertness and wellbeing. But it’s not natural to force yourself […]

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Deskilling: A Slippery Slope to Skynet?

John Kuvinka — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 18:55:59 +0000

The nature of the election has left many of us with plenty of questions, concerns, and topics to complain about. I decided to take a break from writing during this time and avoid politics. In time I’ll probably find political topics of merit to discuss again. But, for now I’ve been thinking about jobs. Specifically, how deskilling has eliminated jobs in the past and may […]

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Industrial Evolution

John Kuvinka — Sun, 12 Jun 2016 14:00:28 +0000

I was driving recently and realized how industrial and gritty some suburban areas are looking nowadays. Being outside in the spring and summer months is always enjoyable, but with it being a prime season for construction of all sorts, the roads can be a pain if you’re driving. Not only are some streets torn apart and littered with dirty, orange cones, barrels, and signs, but […]

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Minimum Wage

John Kuvinka — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 10:00:47 +0000

The minimum wage is up for revision in a lot of places and some are calling for the federal standard to be raised as well. It makes sense that someone’s pay should be proportionate to the difficulty and necessity of their work, but it’s also true that it should keep up with inflation. The federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 an hour, though many cities and states […]

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Customer Service

John Kuvinka — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 07:20:21 +0000

I’m sure we’ve all worked a job in customer service or retail at some point during our ascensions to the top. Pretty much entry-level stuff suitable for someone on break from school, picking up extra money while in school, or retired but still wanting to keep busy. None of these positions, save for upper-management in retail companies, offer wages that can sustain a comfortable lifestyle […]

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Protected: Do Rights Work At Work?

John Kuvinka — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 03:11:00 +0000

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The Holiday Season

John Kuvinka — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 02:52:14 +0000

There are all sorts of ways to go about politicizing the holiday season: talking about the “true” meaning of Christmas from a religious perspective, accusing groups of trying to “steal” Christmas because certain businesses say “happy holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas” so as to not “offend” other religious groups. Some people cry about “the family” being under attack and all this other nonsense. The funny […]

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