Are You Looking for a Remote Job in Technology or Development?

blue wooden chair on golden brown beach overlooking clear blue waters of Walloon Lake in northern Michigan.

For people who prefer to work remotely, because they don’t want to be limited by geographic location, prefer to work in a distraction-free environment, or like the nomadic lifestyle, finding a remote job in technology or development can be challenging.

Where do you start looking? Who should you contact?

You could spend hours, days, even weeks, researching and gathering the information.

It sure would be a lot easier if someone already created a resource for you, info about the companies, what they do, and their company website. Continue reading Are You Looking for a Remote Job in Technology or Development?

Photo of the Week: Blue Grosbeak at the Antenna Farm

blue bird perches on top of short-shrub in field.

When I heard from our local birding email list that Blue Grosbeaks, a large bird similar in size to the Northern Cardinal, had been found near Lake Erie in southeast Michigan, I was on a quest.

I had to find it!

It took me three tries over two weekends, 100 degree plus Farenheit temperatures, and torrential rains, but I finally saw both male and female Blue Grosbeaks earlier this morning at the Antenna Farm in Monroe County.

For me, a life bird (first time seen) at number 274. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Blue Grosbeak at the Antenna Farm

UX Win: Uptime Robot Privacy Policy Update Message

Uptime Robot: site monitor.

Imagine it’s Monday, the start of your work week. You’re checking email to prioritize your messages and responses.

Your inbox has several client messages, a follow up message from customer support issue you requested last week, inquiries about your services, along with a few newsletters.

As you go through your email, one message stands out.

Not because it’s in capital letters. Or it’s announcing an upcoming event in your field.

It’s because the subject line is clear, concise, and to the point. Continue reading UX Win: Uptime Robot Privacy Policy Update Message