Oh it totally is a sign someone wants to change their looks. I think it has to change at a societal level for you to get individuals to be less interested in it. And it is pervasive. For example, research shows that attractive people are more likely to get promoted into positions of leadership. But that’s just one (albeit weird) place it happens.

No, I’m joking - everything moves normally. But I work with my doc for a natural look (isn’t that ironic!). I actually recommend it and VERY subtle lip injections (the stuff they inject into your lip make the not chap for like 9 months).

Ikr? It is just weird that there is so much pressure on people to not do it but also remain youthful/age gracefully. In a complete rebellion to society, I’ve pumped my face with enough Botox to tranquilize a horse, but I don’t have wrinkles (I’m smiling about it but you can’t see that either). 😉

You look old, tired and run down (people actually used tell me that out loud to my face) if you don’t use Botox, and fake if you do (but it is less polite to say that out loud). I prefer the latter.

They are often smart, talented people, but lack the skills to operate in a business (business writing, comms, etc.). We recruit, then train the heck out of them and have had good outcomes.

I would add communication, business writing and problem solving to the existing curriculum. They are the biggest deficits I see in new grads (even liberal arts).

Go to bed at 8:00 p.m.

At least the message is delivered on a cake.

Not a totally terrible idea if you want the eggs for vandalism.

Courtney, Love interrupting Madonna during the 1995 MTV awards. She just showed up and took over the interview. And it was beautiful.

I know a Harrison (Harry) Beardmore.

❤️

it occurred to me, if you have the ability to communicate with the engineers in person or on a video call, you could (maybe) avoid the pitfalls of text only. Anywho, don’t hesitate to reach out if you would like more detailed support. 😃

I didn’t say it wasn’t. It just a different kind of problem.

I don’t think so. I have 2 disabled kiddos and they aren’t suffering, but they don’t have it as easy as their peers - which can be heartbreaking to watch.

I can’t tell if you are being facetious, but if not feel free to message me for more specific ideas.

I worked in cyber security and would not use tiktok. I also wouldn’t use Kaspersky, fwiw.

My experience is you get the best response if they understand why you need the information and at what level of detail. They seem to respond well to clarity, organization and logic (who doesn’t!), so prepare your communications to include the background they need (how does your request help them in the long run), what it is you need from them (and in what format), and when you need it by. Trust is built by demonstrating your value to them. Think about ways you can help them get the info to you (start the work for them, book time on their calendars to focus on the request, sit with them and help them produce the info).

Side note: engineers sometimes offer information that is not executive ready - you will either need to translate or tell the engineer who the audience is for the information.

Woops didn’t realize he said that. He does have autism and that is likely why he was labeled as a kid (per the meme).

He has autism and this meme references that.