Lately, every scroll through my phone or click on a news app feels like plunging into a tidal wave of despair. The headlines these days are relentless: escalating geopolitical tensions, devastating climate catastrophes, economic uncertainties, and humanitarian crises—all unfolding simultaneously around the globe. Not to mention the schlemiel and schlimazel “running” the country. As someone who prides themselves on staying informed, I’ve found it increasingly difficult to turn away, even when the barrage of negative news leaves me feeling overwhelmed and anxious.
Domain acquired! Went with co-hn.com after trying a million variations. Shout out to @manton for making the setup process via micro.blog hilariously easy.
Been radio silent most of the week as I’ve been trying to balance interviewing, applying for jobs and trying to be present for my kids who are home from school because of Houston’s “once in a generation” snowstorm!
The job search seems to be going well. Talking with a few different companies, which feels good considering the absolute horror stories out there of people looking for jobs for months and months, even years.
Happy Thursday Everyone!
It’s now been almost two weeks since my first post on micro.blog and it seems like a perfect time to introduce myself to the community.
My name is Eric Cohn and I live in Houston, Texas. I’ve been a life-long tech-obsessive and low-key nerd and have worked at tech companies for most of my professional life. Was laid off a week and a half ago during a “RiF” at a company that I just joined so my professional commitments have reduced by close to 100%, it’s a perfect time to get to know a new platform!
Not a big gamer at all but I’ve been casually playing the Last of Us series and finally just finished TLOU2. All I can say is WOW. I’ve never played a game like that in my life. Honestly, it felt more like an interactive movie than a video game. I’m not crying, you’re crying….
