A teenager's guide to avoiding actual work
How in 1982, the author successfully hacked his way out of having to fill in potholes.
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How in 1982, the author successfully hacked his way out of having to fill in potholes.
A corporate tale of greed, desperation, and the power of expectations. And a little bit about Capacitors.
#1: Don't Be a Jerk. (That is just a bonus tip, in case you don't want to read past the subtitle)
How internal competition can often be the most dangerous kind
The Worst Work Event Doesn't Have to Have the Worst Outcomes