The Middle Manager
@themiddlemanager.bsky.social
Middle-Aged, Middle-Minded, Middle-American, Middle-Child, working in Middle-Management.
Husband to 1, Father of 2.
90's era peacetime USMC Vet 0341
Motorcycle enthusiast.
Everything in moderation, including moderation.
Husband to 1, Father of 2.
90's era peacetime USMC Vet 0341
Motorcycle enthusiast.
Everything in moderation, including moderation.
Project bikes are hitting the pavement. The next level of riding season is here!
This off-season's upgrades: Passing lamps (no pesky bar), flush gas cap and fuel gage, and new seat. Wasn't sure about the seat until I rode for a couple hours. HUGE difference, especially with the beach bars! I didn't have to keep a death grip without the windshield at 70+ mph
2004 FLHRSI
2004 FLHRSI
April 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Project bikes are hitting the pavement. The next level of riding season is here!
My first bike was a '85 XV700. I had to clean carbs, change oil, and do whatever it took to keep it running. I bought if from a guy getting a Fat Boy in '97. I had $0 and no car, but I NEEDED to have a bike! He let me pay him $100/mo so I could get on two wheels. Tells you something about riders...
March 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
My first bike was a '85 XV700. I had to clean carbs, change oil, and do whatever it took to keep it running. I bought if from a guy getting a Fat Boy in '97. I had $0 and no car, but I NEEDED to have a bike! He let me pay him $100/mo so I could get on two wheels. Tells you something about riders...
In ‘21, Amazon employed 40k military vets and spouses
In 30 months between ‘21 and ‘24, Amazon hired 100k military vets and spouses
Today, Amazon employs 45k military vets and spouses
95,000 vets and spouses left Amazon during the period
Helluva read
radarblog.substack.com/p/the-vetera...
In 30 months between ‘21 and ‘24, Amazon hired 100k military vets and spouses
Today, Amazon employs 45k military vets and spouses
95,000 vets and spouses left Amazon during the period
Helluva read
radarblog.substack.com/p/the-vetera...
The Veteran Trap
Behind a performative facade, Amazon is deeply anti-veteran
radarblog.substack.com
February 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM
In ‘21, Amazon employed 40k military vets and spouses
In 30 months between ‘21 and ‘24, Amazon hired 100k military vets and spouses
Today, Amazon employs 45k military vets and spouses
95,000 vets and spouses left Amazon during the period
Helluva read
radarblog.substack.com/p/the-vetera...
In 30 months between ‘21 and ‘24, Amazon hired 100k military vets and spouses
Today, Amazon employs 45k military vets and spouses
95,000 vets and spouses left Amazon during the period
Helluva read
radarblog.substack.com/p/the-vetera...
When you can't ride motorcycles on a Sunday, make chili.
February 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
When you can't ride motorcycles on a Sunday, make chili.
Getting anxious for riding season in the midwest...
Riding engages both hands, both feet and demands a level of attention that forces us to clear our minds of other distractions. It starts for many of us when we ride bicycles for the first time. In a picture, it’s this:
February 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Getting anxious for riding season in the midwest...
Good morning to everyone except the people defending or ignoring the Nazi salute Elon made at Trump’s event.
January 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Good morning to everyone except the people defending or ignoring the Nazi salute Elon made at Trump’s event.
First non-PTO Saturday off in 25 years, so what do I do? Chain maintenance. 🤔😉😂
#motorcycle #adv #isitspringyet #panamerica #harleydavidson
#motorcycle #adv #isitspringyet #panamerica #harleydavidson
January 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
First non-PTO Saturday off in 25 years, so what do I do? Chain maintenance. 🤔😉😂
#motorcycle #adv #isitspringyet #panamerica #harleydavidson
#motorcycle #adv #isitspringyet #panamerica #harleydavidson
What’s for dinner tonight? Second revision on this recipe. My rule of thumb, when in doubt, add butter. 🤔🤞
January 15, 2025 at 12:44 AM
What’s for dinner tonight? Second revision on this recipe. My rule of thumb, when in doubt, add butter. 🤔🤞
Reposted by The Middle Manager
You’re telling me this life crisis is mid?
January 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
You’re telling me this life crisis is mid?
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Sign my son made in 2016 for the Women’s March in Jan 2017. Still up in the garage. Still relevant.
January 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Sign my son made in 2016 for the Women’s March in Jan 2017. Still up in the garage. Still relevant.
Reposted by The Middle Manager
Reposted by The Middle Manager
Shortly after Citizens United, Jimmy Carter issued a stark warning about the role of Big Money in politics. May we remember the truths that he told us — and act to remedy them. bit.ly/4j6N1cC
Jimmy Carter on the American oligarchy
He was a truth-teller. We should remember what he said — and act on it.
bit.ly
January 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Shortly after Citizens United, Jimmy Carter issued a stark warning about the role of Big Money in politics. May we remember the truths that he told us — and act to remedy them. bit.ly/4j6N1cC
Reposted by The Middle Manager
The Constitution allows the states to decide how their EC votes are distributed. Two options that are available right now are the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, and eliminating "winner take all." Nebraska and Maine currently use proportional allocation.
It's impossible to change the Constitituon on an issue that does not have bipartisan support. The Electoral College favors the GOP, so any effort at abolishing it is DOA.
January 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Constitution allows the states to decide how their EC votes are distributed. Two options that are available right now are the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, and eliminating "winner take all." Nebraska and Maine currently use proportional allocation.
I'm in the two week notice haze before moving to a new company. It's glorious, stress-free, and terrifying all at once and in waves.
January 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I'm in the two week notice haze before moving to a new company. It's glorious, stress-free, and terrifying all at once and in waves.
...is like believing the pornbots that follow me now will ever like one of my posts.
January 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
...is like believing the pornbots that follow me now will ever like one of my posts.
Accepted an offer for Middle Management job #6 after a low-key search for 14 months. Industry #4 in my career. First day will be Jan 20, so it'll be nice to be fully focused on something productive.
January 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Accepted an offer for Middle Management job #6 after a low-key search for 14 months. Industry #4 in my career. First day will be Jan 20, so it'll be nice to be fully focused on something productive.
Same. Also, would it kill the porn bots to like a post every once in awhile? 🤔🤦♂️
I've noticed a huge influx of Porn bots over the last few days. I suspect Musk is flooding Bluesky with crap accounts out of petty jealousy. Does anyone else think this could be the case?
January 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Same. Also, would it kill the porn bots to like a post every once in awhile? 🤔🤦♂️
Happy New Year to everyone except the people who decided to flip all health insurance deductibles back to zero today.
January 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Happy New Year to everyone except the people who decided to flip all health insurance deductibles back to zero today.
Is it a good sign to get an email and a text in the same day from the hiring manager that you are in the final two and they’ll call you tomorrow?
December 30, 2024 at 11:05 PM
Is it a good sign to get an email and a text in the same day from the hiring manager that you are in the final two and they’ll call you tomorrow?
Sad to see the news of Jimmy Carter’s passing. A truly outstanding, service-minded citizen.
I only hope the funeral can be held and given its due honor and respect before Jan 20th.
#RIPJimmyCarter
I only hope the funeral can be held and given its due honor and respect before Jan 20th.
#RIPJimmyCarter
December 30, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Sad to see the news of Jimmy Carter’s passing. A truly outstanding, service-minded citizen.
I only hope the funeral can be held and given its due honor and respect before Jan 20th.
#RIPJimmyCarter
I only hope the funeral can be held and given its due honor and respect before Jan 20th.
#RIPJimmyCarter
Three hours of interviews and an exclamation of “We’ll definitely be reaching out to you,” only to hear crickets. The struggle is real.
December 28, 2024 at 1:12 AM
Three hours of interviews and an exclamation of “We’ll definitely be reaching out to you,” only to hear crickets. The struggle is real.