The Severed Cortex

  They say there is no such thing as bad publicity, but then again no one wants to see their corporate logo sitting upside down on a race track.  The important thing is that Daniel walked away unscathed which is pretty amazing given that he hit the wall… more »

So far everything is going well. Monday was orientation where we covered benefits, mission statement, compliance, and had lunch in the executive dining room. At the end of the day we watched a video on harassment. It was kind of funny. The examples t… more »

I came home today to find a box addressed to me from my new employer. Turns out it was a gift basket. I haven't worked a day for them yet and already they are sending me a gift basket full of goodies. There was a travel coffee mug, a gold keychain, a… more »

Today was a bittersweet day. I turned in my resignation at Magellan Health Services where I have worked for the past seven years. I really, really enjoyed working there and I really love working with the people there, especially the fantastic peopl… more »

Sridevi works for me as a supervisor and she and her husband Mahesh are now U.S. citizens. Friday was their swearing in ceremony and ends a very long process. She's had a green card for at least six years. I certainly don't know the whole process that… more »

You have to ask yourself why this wasn't a no brainer to begin with, but Behavioral Health is so different than your standard medical stuff that most companies don't even bother trying to handle it. That's why they farm the behavioral stuff out to us, o… more »

Steve works with me and is one heck of a stand up guy. Plus he likes to play guitar, loves Led Zeppelin, and can grow a full beard in just one afternoon. These are the basic qualities I look for in a person and Steve has all three. You can't help but… more »

Sometimes I think I'd rather not know. We eat at a couple of these places since we're just across the creek from lovely St. Chuck County. Let's just say I see a lot less Buffalo Wild Wings and Bellacino's and a lot more Ameristar and McAlister's in my… more »

Yes, I know. It still sounds boring. But my team kicks ass anyway, boring or not. more »