Don't worry. This is a safe space. So if you can't stand working, I'm not going to be sarcastic. Or tell you that you're the problem and need to grow up ... and get serious. … [MORE]
Are “Obstacle Illusions” Keeping You From a Better Job?
If you've ever dreamed of a job or career but talked yourself out of even trying -- or maybe just put the thought on the back burner for another day … [MORE]
Email at Work: Your Company Email Is NOT Private!
Something I learned long ago is that your email at work can be read by more people than you think. But unfortunately too many people think of it as their private email … [MORE]
Permission To Believe In Yourself (with Certificate)
Sometimes we forget who we really are -- and all that we are capable of making happen. … [MORE]
Do You Feel You Wasted Your Life in a Meaningless Job?
I get comments from readers talking about how much they dislike their current job. But a recent comment from Mark got me thinking about people who, looking back, actually … [MORE]
Work Skills For a Better Job? Finance Skills Can Help!
Thinking about getting some new skills for a better job? Often that's the key to moving up in a company. Or moving out of your current job to one that pays better. If you are … [MORE]
Interview Question: How Does This Job Fit Your Goals?
Ok. It might not be your dream job -- then again it might. But if you're in an interview and asked the "job fit your goals" question your answer needs to show why … [MORE]
Do You Talk Too Much In Job Interviews? How Much Is Too Much?
You spend so much time prepping for an interview that by the time you get there you probably have countless potential answers swimming in your head. … [MORE]
Life Plan Retirement Community (CCRC) Questions To Ask Before You Sign
As retirement time gets closer, you start thinking about where you might want to live. … [MORE]
When Job References Matter (and When They Don’t)
Do job references really matter? Sometimes more than you know. And sometimes less. If that sounds confusing, it kind of is confusing since you can't be sure of your potential employer's policies. … [MORE]
Pros & Cons of Choosing a Skilled Trade Job Instead of College
Are there high school graduates who might be better off choosing a trade job instead of college? While I'm betting their parents could argue about what better off means, for some people trade work is actually their path to a career they … [MORE]
“You Cannot Survive” in a Toxic Work Environment (Reader’s Words)
SM left a comment that says "You cannot survive in a toxic workplace." She's so right. And that moved me to write this post. I've spoken about the ways a toxic work environment can affect people before, but she brings up some key points I'd like to … [MORE]