The wheelhouse has evolved over the years. That is the structure and the equipment housed inside. One of the more modern luxuries found in the wheelhouse today, after hundreds of years, is a bathroom. When you are standing watch for four hours, nature calls. Frankly it is almost unimaginable to have the head – bathroom – in the wheelhouse ever go out of order for any length of time. Right now, with the entire family being asked to stay at home for weeks at a time, what would happen if the … [Read more...]
Want A Change? The Time Is Now!
If you are seeking a change in career or the work you perform – the time is now. Let’s not get caught up in politics, the reality is all size businesses are investing in their business and in their employees. Businesses of all types and sizes are making plans on how to grow their market share and their footprint. If you are enjoying what you are doing in your work and with your career it is great! Keep on doing what you do and it is a wonderful thing. For those who feel they want a change … [Read more...]
One Hand For The Ship
You may have heard this saying before (or not) - “One hand for yourself and one hand for the ship.” This statement is worth thinking about in our daily lives today as much as when sailors on ships first used these words as a reminder when going topside and working in the ships rigging. A sudden gust of wind or change of course would have you toppling down 50 ft. or more unless you kept one hand holding on while the other hand worked on the task of the moment. In more recent shipboard … [Read more...]
Three Career Tips For Military Veterans Starting Their Civilian Career
Here you are one of the fortunate veterans to have found a job, you have been hired and next week you start. Now what? First accept the fact you are in transition mode. The majority of people will accept the fact you are in transition mode initially. Many people will respect and admire you for your service to our country. Everyone should, but that is another article topic. For the purposes of this specific article let’s assume this position is a civilian job in an office environment and does … [Read more...]
