Those who know me won't be surprised to learn that after several years of inactivity I have left LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a social network where you can post your resume and connect with others on the job market.
So, why did I leave?
Well, just as in other postings I've made, I'm cutting down on my social network usage. With LinkedIn I had a profile set up with my work history and resume, and for a while it was cool to check in and see what new connections I was suggested. Sure it was great when I received an endorsement on my skills ranging from public speaking to various tenets of computer knowledge, however I never actually used the site, and overall I was dissatisfied.
With all the jobs out there I've applied to - that give the option to apply with LinkedIn - it seemed redundant to import my information, and then fill out the exact same information that was on my profile.
Okay, okay, okay, I probably didn't take full advantage of LinkedIn. You're right, I didn't. I just didn't have the drive. Overall, I've found better usage on job sites such as Indeed.com. Also, I have a tendency to prefer the old fashioned way of applying for jobs: in person or directly through a company's website!
So, while you won't see me on LinkedIn there are a couple of ways to connect with me via a social network:
Twitter: @noherp2012
My Twitter handle is used more often than even my Facebook*. I've been on Twitter since 2009 and pretty much don't take it as seriously (although I've been known to post anything interesting or remotely controversial 😏). So pretty much I just use it as an outlet for the random happenings of life (hmm, kind of like a 240 character blog post...) what in common parlance is called shitposting. Seriously, if you're into that sort of thing I'm not going to stop you from following me on Twitter.
Google+: Link to profile towards top
Pretty much the entire point of my G+ is to utilize a GSuite service that comes free with my email account (like Blogger, YouTube, Drive, Docs, Groups, Photos, Sites, Maps, Keep, Calendar...). But over the years I've kept it geared more towards sharing and posting stuff relevant to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and connecting with other people who share that common interest.
*Disclaimer: I only accept friend requests on Facebook from people I have actually met in the real world.
I do occasionally pop in and out of Goodreads, but only when I'm updating my reading progress. Quite frankly I find Goodreads a mere convenient interface to share with others what I'm reading. Aside from that don't expect me to be on there frequently.
Alright, so I do enjoy a good tangent every now and again, and given that my blog here is more about free writing and life updates I don't feel ashamed for my endless tangents or rants (probably followed by some family and a couple of friends than a random stranger).
That's all for now! Now to get back to taking care of that pesky laundry that never actually goes away.
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Surprise Birthday Weekend!
My wife had been planning something for a few weeks - and it totally surprised me!
I had planned to take the family to Illinois to visit my parents over my birthday weekend (turned 34... I think...) and that, of course, became the main focal point of the trip. It was great to give Isabelle time to spend with her grandparents and her uncles, aunts, and cousins who came to join in the fun. After all, family is important, and it's good to make sure children are exposed to their family members - no matter how odd they may be.
That turned out to not be the only fun that happened, as my dear wife invited my best friends - a few who I haven't seen since the wedding - into town to surprise me with their presence. I had a fantastic time catching up with everyone, and I was incredibly honored by the event.
So, to all my friends, and especially my dearest wife: Thank you!
Monday, June 18, 2018
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