The Autumnal Man
Writings for Men of Middle Age in Managerial Positions

The Works

May
12

Extending my Lao Visa

In early May 2024 it is no longer possible to extend a Lao Visa by day, you buy a full month's extension or nothing.
2 min read
May
12

Crossing the Thai-Laos Border

Crossing the Laos-Thai border is simple and efficient, as long as you have your papers in order.
2 min read
May
05

The Centrality of Craftsmanship

Craftsmanship is a mentality we can bring into our work in bureaucracies.
5 min read
May
05

The Craftsmanship Manifesto: Part III

The value of hierarchy. Change makers
5 min read
May
05

The Craftsmanship Manifesto: Part II

A vague sense of unease. Happiness or fulfilment. Productivity in the service economy.
7 min read
May
05

The Craftsmanship Manifesto: Part I

We are Craftsmen: we do a job well for its own sake. The technocrat and the anarchist. The importance of (mastering) ideas. Administrative evil.
8 min read
Apr
26

What is a Lifestyle Change?

A lifestyle change is a physical, mental or emotional change in the way your live your life. Its purpose is to make your life more pleasant.
4 min read
Apr
26

How to change my lifestyle

Many men in their Autumnal years feel the need to change their lifestyle, adapt to the aging process and try
3 min read
Apr
26

I feel like a disappointment

Feeling like a disappointment can be debilitating for a career-oriented man. But paradoxically the one thing we can control is how we feel about a situation.
3 min read
Dec
31

Career Change: an umbrella term

Career change and lifestyle changes during the Autumn of our Lives demand a more artistic approach than we are used to.
8 min read