Putting the power of job change into YOUR hands
My neck hurts as I type this. Not majorly, but just enough to remind me that I have put it through years of torture and disrespect. And perhaps my poor neck would be best served if I never wrote again, since that often makes things worse. But that's … [Continue reading]
At this time of year, holidays for some are about religious tradition. For others, it's a whirlwind of parties, yummy food, and gifts. And for still others, it may be a bit of a tough time - what with all the demands of family and friends and … [Continue reading]
"Your sensitivity is a gift to the world, but (sometimes) it takes a bit of fine-tuning," ~ Dave Markowitz There are some days when you have inhaled so many negative workplace emotions -- anger, frustration, hurt, fear, jealousy, etc. -- you … [Continue reading]
Just recently I heard someone put down a woman's intelligence because she's "only a waitress." And she did it so matter-of-factly. As if the woman must be inferior because of how she makes a living. It's tough being judged by your job. And … [Continue reading]
If you're afraid to ask for a raise, you're in good company. Most people are afraid at least to some extent. What if you screw up your courage just to hear "no!" And the truth is, that's always possible. But each time we let fear stop us, it takes on … [Continue reading]
I can't even count the number of times I asked myself "Should I quit?" And, to be honest, many of those times I did quit. When a job is so boring -- or annoying in some way -- you just want to relieve the pressure NOW. And seeing it vanish into the … [Continue reading]
Some people just aren't very good at communicating. We live with that awful truth every day in all parts of our lives. But when your boss doesn't communicate, it can be absolutely maddening! OK. Let's be honest with each other. Most people are … [Continue reading]
Being embarrassed by your job feels strange. You know you need the money. And you know you had a good reason when you took it. Yet here you are with a nagging feeling that you are in the wrong job. While there are many possible reasons for being … [Continue reading]
One of the biggest management mistakes any manager can make is letting the word "don't" dominate their management style. Yet it's fairly common practice for many managers -- especially ones who are new to the job. ⇒ 15 Mistakes Inexperienced … [Continue reading]
The word "chaos" has been showing up in the news a lot lately. Especially when used to describe leadership management style. Some people actually thrive in a less-than-idyllic atmosphere. While others find that dealing with a chaotic workplace throws … [Continue reading]
We've all heard the phrase "judged by the company you keep." But what exactly does that mean? If you simply hang around with someone, is that enough to get you labeled with their faults? And, conversely, if you hang around with people with great … [Continue reading]
Ah the blame game! It's all around us -- lately more than ever it seems. Despite far better ways to get ahead, much wasted time and energy go into playing the blame game at work. But when we blame others for all that is wrong, we wind up dividing … [Continue reading]