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It’s easy being a consultant? Think again!

Posted on December 26, 2015 by TechCommGeekMom

I was recently reminded of how challenging it can actually be to be a consultant in this world. As a result, it was suggested to me (thanks, Marc Gravez!) that perhaps it would be a good idea to write and share what … Continue reading →

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2015 will be a year of ch-ch-ch-changes.

Posted on December 18, 2014 by TechCommGeekMom

2014 has been a whirlwind of a year, so much so that I’ll be reviewing that in another post soon. But much of what’s been on my mind lately is how I want 2015 to be a significant year of … Continue reading →

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TechCommGeekMom’s 2013 Year in Review

Posted on December 29, 2013 by TechCommGeekMom

Okay, I’ll admit this is going to be a slightly self-indulgent (and slightly long) blog post. I read something recently that said that there shouldn’t be so much “self-promotion” in promoting your blog. This has always been a blog that … Continue reading →

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What did you do to get that Tech Comm job?

Posted on December 7, 2012 by TechCommGeekMom

As the news continues to spread that I finally got a full-time job after a year of searching, one of my friends from Adobe suggested that I should write a post about how I got the job, with the purpose of encouraging … Continue reading →

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Big News for TechCommGeekMom!

Posted on December 3, 2012 by TechCommGeekMom

Why is the 11th Doctor (of Doctor Who) on the left dancing? Because I feel like dancing! “Why?” you may ask. Well, I’ll tell you. I’m very excited to announce that… I FINALLY GOT A JOB! Yes, I think that’s … Continue reading →