Fortunately I don't find myself working with idiots - but I did find them discussed in the august columns of the Wall Street Journal. Oddly enough the managers weren't being blamed. And to be honest, today our subject is more about idiot journalists, but they certainly air the views of people...

A typical CA's job is all about writing. So in that way it's probably identical to more than 90% of all the professional jobs out there. Not everyone writes flowing prose, but they have to get ideas across in writing, in a professional and consistent fashion. So why do people who are trying to...

Just when you thought Air Canada couldn't get any cheaper, or callous: sweet merciful crap. That link takes you to a CNN story this site picked up, explaining that Air Canada's regional operator, Jazz, has decided to save 25 kilograms of weight from each flight by getting rid of the life vests...

If you're going to e-mail me a job offer - where'd you get my address from, anyway? - consider running a spellcheck on your announcement first. And hire a decent proofreader or editor to make your pitch look serious. If you can't even bother to do that, at least do something proper with your...

I'm not really in the mood to argue. I mean, I've had some excellent food lately, which should really put anyone in a good mood. But I'm still shocked and appalled. And I really should've replied to the news that photography is banned from the station with a chilly, "what for?"...

Unfortunately you won't learn how to pass most exams with this knowledge, but applying the rules or tips in Dave Pollard's "When not to use e-mail" posting will make you a much better communicator. This list applies to all people, but there are specific insights for auditors. Especially...