This author has worked both as a chemist and as a teacher of high school chemistry and physics. He holds a Master's degree in chemistry and is an aspiring (read unpublished) science fiction author. Running, cycling, kayaking and tennis take up much of his spare time - at least in warm weather.

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As a teacher I firmly believe you can never know too much.

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The scent of the blossoming tree in front of the anthropology building, carried on the breeze.

My first job ...

Paperboy

My inspiration ...

Isaac Asimov & my Dad

Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life The secret to perpetual happiness

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A coworker greeted me one Friday morning, saying "You always seem so happy at work. Are you just always happy?"

The question gave me pause, because I don't really think about being happy at work. And in point of fact, I've had times in my life where I was absolutely miserable, but she was right - I have been almost non-stop happy since I started working at that job. Certainly the job itself contributes to that - it is a much more pleasant environment than my last few positions. Obviously then, one step to being happy is to find a job that you like. Even so, there are numerous tasks ...

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