I just read an interesting article in the New York Times regarding the recent contract extension between the Hotel Association of New York (about 250 top city hotels) and the Hotel and Gaming Council (representing about 27,000 workers). It is an 8 year contract that will see housekeepers earn more than $100,000 per year by … Continue reading Musing on NYC Hotel Housekeepers Contract for $100K+ per year.
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Are Tonight’s TONY AWARDS Relevant?
Tonight's broadcast of the TONY Awards on CBS and Paramount + are recognized as the ultimate awards for live theater in the country. But they are limited to about a total of about 40 theaters in a narrow strip of land on a narrow island at the center of New York City. When I lived … Continue reading Are Tonight’s TONY AWARDS Relevant?
Special 3 Day Throwback on a 60th Birthday Part 1
On this day, April 24, in 1964, a beautiful baby was born. It turns sixty years young today and is a long term favorite of mine. I managed the New York State Theater (since renamed the David H. Koch Theater) from 2000 to 2003 and it was a memorable experience. During these next three days, … Continue reading Special 3 Day Throwback on a 60th Birthday Part 1
National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day
National Wear Pajamas To Work Day started in 2004 so we have had two decades to get used to it. But since the Covid-19 Pandemic it has taken an entirely different cast. With work from home more prevalent it is much easier to wear pajamas to work. So I hope today you wear pajamas to … Continue reading National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day
National Hug Your Boss Day
I'm usually a big fan of National Days but this one makes me queasy. When was this created - in the Mad Men era? I mean, this is just creepy and I recommend for once you do not embrace this National Day or your Boss for that matter. Especially if your Boss is Harvey Weinstein. … Continue reading National Hug Your Boss Day
National Talk in an Elevator Day
National Talk in an Elevator Day was established in a simpler era to encourage strangers riding in a vertical travel metal box to stop ignoring your compatriots and chatter a bit. In most cases this was met with stony silence or renewed focus on the smartphones held in front of us. This is what elevator … Continue reading National Talk in an Elevator Day
National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
Today is National Take Our - and whoops - what bad timing. With schools and many jobs shut down everyone is in the same place already - home! Need to rethink this one and see if the home school monitor will write an excuse letter to let the kids move from the kitchen table to … Continue reading National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
National Napping Day
Are you tired? Run down? Listless? Try Vitameatavegamin. Oops, sorry, wrong script. Actually afternoon naps are valuable and really can give you more energy for the remainder of the day. Siestas are good for you. Now try to convince your boss of that. National Napping Day is always scheduled for the Monday after you spring … Continue reading National Napping Day
National Re-Gifting Day
As we near Christmas, time to rummage through your closet to find those lovely presents from work exchanges, well meaning nieces and any gift that didn't quite hit the mark. Remove any bothersome tags and make up a good backstory as to why you are giving it to your uncle or postman. Be careful not … Continue reading National Re-Gifting Day
Two decades in the Big Apple
On June 1, 1998 I started a new job in Manhattan and have stuck around ever since. I loved this city from my first visit in 1975 (during the bad old rough and glorious days of this place) but always held out hope to be invited here. That happened 20 years ago and I have … Continue reading Two decades in the Big Apple
Taxes due today
Yep, due to the weekend date of April 15 and yesterday's Patriots Day in Massachusetts, today is actually the day your federal and state taxes are due. Many people complain about paying their taxes but I hold to the principle played out by Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. His famous quote is "Taxes are the price … Continue reading Taxes due today
A Photography LOT to talk about
Auction houses like Christie's, Sotheby's, Phillips and others offer free admission to selling exhibitions for a few days before each auction. From time to time I will select notable auction lots to bring to your attention. This blog feature is not endorsed by the auction house nor written by any kind of art expert. Just … Continue reading A Photography LOT to talk about
National Napping Day
The day after we begin Daylight Savings Day, when we "spring forward" and lose an hour of sleep because the clocks are adjusted, is known as National Napping Day. Not surprising because we lose an hour of sleep when we already run ourselves ragged. I endorse a siesta this afternoon. So go ahead, zone out … Continue reading National Napping Day
Shout out to the FINDING NYC Blog
I am still learning about this whole blogging thing. One thing I have enjoyed is reading blogs written by others. Today I start an occasional and irregular series highlighting some of those blogs I follow that you might sample. The first is FINDING NYC, part of the WordPress family and I think you can find … Continue reading Shout out to the FINDING NYC Blog
Me, Incorporated
Last year a multi-national corporation purchased the small company where I worked for more than a decade. This year, as part of a ongoing effort to centralize their management, they eliminated my position and I lost my job. Several opportunities arose but the best was a company who needed my expertise but did not have … Continue reading Me, Incorporated
Terrorist Attack
Thanks for those who have reached out to check on me after yesterday's terrorist attack in Manhattan. I am fine. Yes, that is a tunnel I have walked many times and in my previous job I passed through that station every day. Where I am working now I don't travel through that station. We are … Continue reading Terrorist Attack
Update your resumé month
September is Update Your Resumé Month. It is a good time to annually review and freshen up your resumé. When I was an actor, a long time ago, I would freshen my resumé on a regular basis as I was always adding shows and prioritizing which shows I wanted seen by those holding an audition (there was only … Continue reading Update your resumé month
Happy Labor Day
Today is celebrated as Labor Day in the US, honoring workers and the trade union movement. The date was chosen as an alternative to May 1 (still International Workers Day) which was too closely associated with the socialist movement for the late 19th century establishment. While there are always parades and rallies it serves more … Continue reading Happy Labor Day
Looking for a job…
Today, Tuesday, August 15 is my last day working for Crozier Fine Arts. A bit more than 18 months ago an international company, Iron Mountain Information Systems, purchased the company from founder Bob Crozier. I joined Crozier Fine Arts doing Operations but when Bob lost his Director of Security and later fired his Human Resources … Continue reading Looking for a job…
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