THE GRIND

Before I quit drinking, while I was roaming around the Midwest, I remember wandering into the High Horse in Louisville, the bar covered in dildos.  This scene recently occurred to me while working with an old colleague newly promoted, and I marveled at God's little treasures - dick humor among EO's and layoffs, others saddled up (for context to cushion someone's ego - this colleague is female) with shining new placards.

Our company is faring well despite the renewed President's business objectives and market volatility, but there has been culture shock amidst layoffs.  Good thing they sent most of us home to work in 2020, so I can walk away before I throw my laptop out the upstairs window.  There is space here for silent screams followed by solemn prayers and chipper chatter over Zoom where I'm dressed (casually) from the waist-up.

I love my job.  I love my job!  I didn't choose it, rather it chose me, and on days I don't love my job, I learn (much more quickly, now that I'm sober) something was misaligned with my perspective and like dicks on bars I'm right-sized up again.  

To be clear - I support this woman's promotion, and employee retention is good for the bottom line.  As far as business strategies go, there appears to be some friction over outsourcing (people, products) between our dominant party and the companies doing business within (and with) the United States.

As it turns out, I work for one of said corporations, and have learned through this process that most big businesses worth a damn (comp, benefits, opportunities for growth) rely on some portion of government income (I see you, NPR).  Some meaning a smaller % to ALL OF IT.  So when a President decides (for good reason) it's time America brought (jobs, manufacturing) BACK HOME to improve economic stability with some sweeping slashes of unprecedented Executive Order-ing, we have a bit of a weeble-wobble in our economic equilibrium that I'm praying does not become an EARTHQUAKE.

Let's recap - those in office right now have the shittiest jobs in America, which is partially why few quality people gravitate to their lot.  HOWEVER; every single Congressperson, Senator, and Judge (life appointment or no) who you can get on the phone or in writing is responsible to work for Y O U and for M E.  Right now, look 'em up!  Whether you voted or not, whether you hate 'em and their mama, I suspect they might like to hear from you!

While you're considering that email, do question - should our media outlets receive government money?  Can church and State truly be separate if their moneys are in the same pot?  What about limitations on investments while holding public office?  Might it be time we imposed term limits on anyone (who is not a Supreme Court Justice) treating their office like a lifetime appointment?  If you’ve seen something, say something - not to your uncle who disagrees with you on Facebook, but directly to your local and State representatives who are paid with our tax dollars to represent you. Concerned you may not be heard? No worries, they have AI for that! OH THE PLACES YOU MIGHT GO!

Meanwhile for more business tips, HYPE GIRL MEDIA is proof there is ZERO profit in the hard facts, but please #CALLMEFORGOODCLOTHES if you still have a job and want to feel pretty.

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