Rich Pearson
@pearsonisms
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Rarely serious, sometimes right. Ex-Upwork CMO deep into the freelance economy, children's literacy and pickleball.
Palo Alto, CA
Joined September 2008
7 years ago, I joined @Upwork to help build the future of work. Today, I start a new chapter helping students get ready for it. And I’m waaay more nervous today!
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Solid progress towards ensuring equitable K-12 education for some of our most under resourced schools.
ICYMI: Ravenswood teachers have received a 10% raise, which the superintendent called "a major step toward correcting a longstanding, inequitable gap."
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RT @alexisohanian: I've been fighting for #PaidFamilyLeave for all Americans since @OlympiaOhanian was born; it's been 4 long years and we'….
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Yes, but the answer isn’t always agencies. Why not build a hybrid team of full time and freelance doers and rely less on agencies?
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One of many, much-needed applications of ocean intelligence.
50% of flood maps in the US are considered obsolete - the pressure's on to develop systems that provide people with enough time to evacuate, shelter in place, or receive aid after a storm has made landfall. Coastal tech improves storm surge predictions:
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The Personal Sauna is the perfect stay-at home order leisure activity
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1 month after our son's drop-off and I'm still scared. Class Of COVID-19: I Sent My Twins Off To College In A Global Pandemic via @johnpaczkowski.
buzzfeednews.com
Having your kids leave the nest has always been sad. In 2020, it’s also terrifying.
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RT @TravelSavvyMom: Unforeseen benefit of our @greenchef meal subscription? The funniest email I've gotten in a long time. .
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My new hero: 9 wigs, 11 musical theater videos, 1 re-appearing cat, and Gaston mannerisms that make you squirm. Bravo @mneelzy and thank you!.
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Smart advice from @TechWriterGeoff for those thinking about taking the plunge: 5 Tips for Keeping It Together as a Digital Nomad
nytimes.com
Sure, being able to work remotely and travel nonstop is a blast. But it’s not without downtime and difficult moments.
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Affordable housing? nope.Reasonable commute? nope.Solution to homelessness? nope . Home of the best ice cream sandwich in the world? YES
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RT @CalVarsityRugby: #September11 we remember Golden Bear #MarkBingham co-recipient of Arthur Ashe Courage Award at ‘02 ESPYs w 3 other Ame….
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RT @profgalloway: A study found adding 20 minutes to your commute makes you as miserable as receiving a 19% pay cut. incl thoughts from y….
awealthofcommonsense.com
Different ways to become wealthy that don't involve money.
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Kudos to the marketing team behind
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Passenger in clown suit 'prompts mass brawl' on P&O cruise ship
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RT @mgorbis: Living on four wheels while trying to survive in SV, one of the wealthiest places in the world. Palo Alto Weekly https://t.co/….
paloaltoonline.com
The more than 40 recreational vehicles parked along El Camino Real, just outside Stanford University, have been deemed eyesores and nuisances, but inside them are people facing diverse circumstances:...
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