After Hours Articles
Tim Toterhi, CHRO
(Toe-Ter-Rye)
Tim is the author of four novels and a collection of short stories. He approaches his writing the way he approaches his life…with a playful smile and an eyebrow up.
The Plight of Gen-X Workers
Gen-X workers have long suffered a career version of middle child syndrome – a condition that has only worsened since our forebears broke the implied work-world contract. Let’s just say it. Boomers were supposed to retire and relinquish the keys to the corporate...
The Bias Within HR: Job Hunters Beware
Dear HR, For the purpose of this employment application, I/we/they currently identify as a biracial, two-spirited, flexibly-oriented, ambidextrous American who is currently questioning my/our pronouns. Why the disclaimer? Because you would sooner find a Muslim...
Dear Tech Community
Want to benefit humanity? Instead of dreaming up another AI recruiting tool or “guaranteed” lead generator, try sorting a method for charging postage on all external emails. Nothing crazy, maybe a penny a message*, with all revenue going toward children’s charities....
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The Narrator
He’s always been there whispering to my subconscious. It’s not a crazy thing. We all have one, that voice you hear in moments of doubt. He can be helpful under the right circumstances, telling you to take the job, kiss the girl, or cross the street when a band of...
Just Jarting Around
Do you remember the lawn dart or “Jart.” It was once a popular family pastime. Over the years, there have been many responsible Jart owners. But then, one day, society thought, “Hmm, maybe tossing heavy, pointed, metal objects thirty feet in the air and having them...
Help Wanted
After spending a highly unsuccessful, ninety-degree afternoon hunting for a part time job, I felt tired, depressed, and somewhat saddened. But then, in the midst of my despair, I glanced upward and noticed a card shop with a “help wanted” sign in the window. Ecstatic,...
New Novel Released!
I'm happy to announce that my new novel, Life Aches: In and Out of the Fishbowl, is available. Sometimes it takes a little magic to mend a broken heart. Thomas Fenelli used to be a winner. Then he hit bottom and kept digging. His best friend’s a fish. His brother’s a...
Beware the Red Pen
Dear Editor, Thanks for your notes. I understand you'd like the book to demonstrate more "inclusiveness," so I've reluctantly accepted your "suggestions." All characters are now gay, except for Gianna, who is bisexual, and Vinny, who is questioning his non-binary...
The No Bull Commencement Address
I’ve never been asked to give a college commencement speech. Admittedly, this makes sense. Though a successful person by some measures, I’m not a movie star or professional athlete. I’m not a social justice warrior who identifies as a fruit bat. I didn’t transform a...