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Apprenticeship Experiences

During most of my broadcasting career, part of my job was to mentor new part-time employees. To teach and demonstrate the numerous skills and techniques to young people felt very rewarding. After an employee’s probationary period and training was complete … Continue reading

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Nebraska… The Good Life

When I moved back to Nebraska after several years living elsewhere, I scoffed at the highway signs at the borders proclaiming “Nebraska… The Good Life”. On the face of it, a lot of people think this flyover state is mediocre, … Continue reading

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Thinking About Work

I quit working after the first day of the first job that promised a regular paycheck. At the tender age of 17, I was hired as a mechanic’s floor assistant at the local Ford dealership in my hometown. What the … Continue reading

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