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Recommendations
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Recommendations

Having decided to move in to the world of contracting recently, I've been spending a bit more time working on [my LinkedIn profile](http://www.linkedin.com/in/bendechrau "Ben Dechrai's LinkedIn profil...

WorkSocialCommunication
Value
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Value

The first guy - I don't know his name, arrived to pick up a 12 piece dinner set. He used to build his own motorbikes when he was younger, starting with a Harley, and remembers when the Japanese first ...

PersonalGratitude
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Earth Day

![](https://bendechrai.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Screen-shot-2011-04-22-at-8.54.50-PM.png "Google Doodle: Earth Day 2011")

PersonalJournal
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Cause for Celebration

Well today was not only the last day before the Easter break, but also a friend's last day at Sputnik. Most of the office was empty for lunch today as a large contingent went to a nearby pub. We all d...

EntryFriendsFunGratitudeMusingsPersonalWork
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Don't Wait

Monday mornings start with an all staff meeting followed by an inspiration session in the boardroom. But that's not important right now.

PersonalGrowthWork
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Chatting with Managers

Work
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Lunch

At some point after midday, I saw Marty get up. I asked him where he was going for lunch and that if it was a pub I'd like to come along.

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Keeping Your Workers Busy

The best way to keep your KPIs high and your manager happy goes something like this...

Work
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Client: Me. Job Code: Administrative Time

In a strange twist, I'm finding Facebook, the devil incarnate, a useful tool in this. Some of the hobbies and activities I enjoy, such as playing pool, catching up in town for drinks with others in my...

PersonalGrowthWorkWork
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All Change

CraftEnergyEntryFive ThingsMusings
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Clarity

I was riding in on the train this morning. My mind was on a topic discussed at the weekend. I've been pondering on this for about 8 months now and I keep changing my mind. I kept getting confused betw...

PersonalGrowthSpirituality
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Thank Fuck

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