Archives for July 2008

Lessons Learned on a Project in Paradise, Part 3: Making the Best of a Bad Situation

When I was first told of the opportunity to join the project in St. Thomas, I was genuinely excited. Besides being able to do the work that I’m trained to do, and being around people whose company I generally enjoy, the stage for all of this was set on an island in the Caribbean. The [...]

Lessons Learned on a Project in Paradise, Part 2: Traveling 100% is Good Up to a Certain Point

St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands was the destination for my last assignment. A company for which we did work wanted our help, and I was staffed to assist with User Experience work. On the surface, this was fantastic for a number of reasons: despite living in the warmer, central Texas climate, I welcomed [...]