My University workterm at GigPark.com

Last week I finished my workterm at GigPark.com. I’m now going back to University in September, but first I wanted to reflect on how well the job went. Much the same way as I’ve done the last time. 8 months ago I left my review thinking:

right now I would jump at an opportunity to learn [...]

Wishing for cake through fibre optic cables

I’ve received a letter from my Internet Service Provider, Sympatico Bell Canada, today. Frank and Gordon, Bell’s mascot beavers, have dressed up in scientist / engineer white lab coats and were welcoming me to “the next generation of consistent speed”. It has been two weeks since I demanded to have a fibre optics network installed, [...]

My job is more addictive than Facebook

Recently I was asked as to why I was not available on IM or other forms on online social communication mediums, during the work hours. My initial response of “it’s distracting from work” was not met with any understanding. I have thought of quoting a good practice of checking one’s email when one has time [...]