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Goof off at work! Read secretly

Wally was right all along! The world of work is just set up to make you fail, or in the best case scenario piss your life away on meaningless paper-pushing. Usually the best bet is to keep your head down, … Continue reading

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Tax returns: keep copies, scans, and notes

Just a small tip for tax return season, that’s saved me a lot of grief. Whether you are doing taxes by yourself, by computer, or giving it all to a tax agent, make annotated copies. Make a paper photocopy of … Continue reading

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Tie Point Procedure on P&IDs

Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) are not just for designing a plant; they are kept up to date through all the modifications, redesigns, and revamps of the plant. It’s called a “living document” – the drawings always reflect reality in … Continue reading

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The Eight-Hour Year: a metaphor of new graduates and young workers

Have you ever been frustrated at a young hire in your office? “Kids these days! Schools don’t teach them anything! How can they keep making such stupid and obvious mistakes?” Or maybe instead, you are a person new and inexperienced … Continue reading

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Advice to Sketch and Design Machined Parts

I found some great tips on designing machined metal parts. How to design parts that are cheaper and easier to produce. How to provide clear, helpful drawings and instructions to the machinist shop. How to avoid making costly mistakes. I … Continue reading

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