Tough Negotiations

I was just looking for tips on how to handle a tough negotiation with a client, but the advice column hit me with a whole sermon on ‘emotional intelligence’ and ‘honoring your inner self.’ Now I’m not sure if I’m supposed to close the deal or have a heart-to-heart with the buyer about their childhood…

work-life

I asked if I should continue trying to make it as a musician or get a ‘real job,’ and I was hit with a treatise on ‘the journey of self-actualization through sound.’ Now I’m experimenting with ambient noise in my living room like I’m creating some kind of avant-garde masterpiece. Honestly, I don’t know what…

New Car

I wasn’t sure if I should buy a new car or keep fixing my old one, and the response I got was about ‘emotional attachment to material possessions.’ For the next two weeks, I found myself staring at my rusty old truck like it was my soulmate. If it had a counseling session, we’d both…

Burned Out

I mentioned that I’ve been feeling a little burnt out at work, and somehow the advice column turned into a philosophical essay about finding meaning in your ingredients. I now ask myself ‘What is the soul of a tomato?’ before every dish. Spoiler: I haven’t figured it out, but it has made me suspicious of…