The moment I set foot in Biarritz Airport, I sensed something was wrong. Just an impression, a hint of anxiety… and then it hit me. Hard. I had left my Blackberry in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. “Oh darling,” I said, turning to my wife, “guess what!” “What?” “I forgot my Blackberry!” She looked at me, stunned, ashen. “Oh, […]

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Welcome Y’s! “I thought it was a good idea for my mom to come to this interview with me.” The Netherlands, 2009. The recruitment manager in this large organization can’t believe his ears. The candidate who was just introduced into his office for an interview has not come alone. His mother is with him! “Well, […]

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