Say what you want about Lord Voldermort, but the man commanded respect — When you strip it all down and just look at the facts, Lord Voldermort should have been an outcast with no supporters or respect. But despite being wanted for the attempted murder of a toddler, he generated an allegiance of fans. Even The Beatles must have been jealous of Voldymania. …

And why do some stick more than others? — I became very curious about the origin of nicknames when I heard someone being referred to as Shagger by his ‘mates’. Was this because the guy liked to get down a lot? Was it an ironic nickname because he never did? Was it merely because his birth name was Timothy…

Punch your boss in the face and tell him you’re the daddy now — My parents taught me that I shouldn’t burn bridges as I never know when I may need help from someone. Whether that be through a reference or even a job to pay off some crippling debt that has arisen out of nowhere. Always keep the door open and end every…

The ‘Great Resignation’ is in full force — There is a huge discontent in today's workforce, with more workers than ever flirting with other companies or flat out quitting their ‘secure’ well-paid jobs. What has caused such a demotivated society, and who is to blame? Here are 4 reasons why employees have turned their back on corporate jobs…

The moment I knew it was over. — *Warning — The below is a raw account of a sensitive time in my life. Viewer discretion is advised. People who say money isn’t that important clearly haven’t had their lives shattered and their hearts broken as a result of it. This story goes back a few summers but still…

The corporate world has been riddled with this behavior from Day 1 — Look at how smug that guy above is. He’s a definite quiet quitter. Why is quiet quitting a thing NOW? I remember my first day in the corporate world. Before, I thought I knew everything. In reality, I knew nothing. I was entering the workforce with a point to prove and a chip on my shoulder. Not…

Genuinely true, but comes at a cost — What’s the difference between content that goes viral and content that reaches 5 people, 4 of which are family members? Is it to do with how good the content is? Nope. Does it relate to how good someone is at their craft? Guess again. The creators' ability to entertain or…

The Big Smoke’s prices are a joke — After many ups and downs, London and I finally broke up. We knocked our 30-year relationship on the head once and for all and decided to go our separate ways. London stayed put and got the apartment, all our joint possessions, and the family bible. I move to sunny Spain…

Chris Rock Hard Chin. — I didn't realize Chris Rock was named after his chin. Chris ‘Rock Hard’ Chin. Chris was born with granite around the gills. He has the jawline of a Greek god. And he’s not afraid to use it… He was so confident in his chin holding out, that he put his…