RUMOR: Amazon Phyiscal Store?

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If this rumor is true, then Apple is going to try a physical store as an experiment in Seattle.  I have no idea how to take this, it may never happen, it could be a way to mess with people's minds.  But I put this out there to keep you all informed.

Of course if they did, this is going to push them into completely unknown territory, so I'm not sure they could pull it off.  If they did do it, it may take awhile for it to be evaluated – UNLESS the goal is to deliver a blow to multiple competitors.

I also suspect an Amazon store would only do well in a limited selection of locations.

But, we will see.

– Steven Savage

Why Aren’t We Geeking The Job Search?

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Let's be honest here, my progeek kin (Progeekin?), the job search is a nightmare.  if you have your own business, the search for clients is probably somewhat saner, but I'm not ready to reach that conclusion because I'll probably get a good talking-to from people with their own businesses.

But anyway, it stands, the job search is crazy.  HR is ossified, overstressed, or both.  Recruiters slog through insanity for us, but need our help.  The resume and cover letter are a pain.  Job search sites are sometimes not helpful, and the more they experiment, the worse it gets.  The interview process is . . . well, you get the idea.

OK we know it's awful.  Part of what I post here is how to deal with the job search, along with my usual random complaints and charmingly witty observations.

But I just want to post a question here for us to think of – what are we doing to change this?

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Focused Fandom Countdown: 2+ Months To Go

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I've decided it's time I start documenting my latest fan-to-pro effort – my next book "Focused Fandom: Fanart, Fanartists, and Careers."  It's about the career value of cross-national linguistic software.

Wait, no it's about how fanart can lead to and enhance your career.  Sorry – it's been a long week.

Unlike our own Rob and his wife I don't have the energy for a day-by-day discussion, and the book isn't due to April anyway.  In fact, that's part of the story.

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