We all make mistakes, but the ones we make at work can feel especially crummy. How can you be kind to yourself when these things happen? First, listen to your thoughts, and take note of when you become critical or harsh with yourself. A friend of mine talks about that negative inner voice as the…
If you’re looking for a new role because you’re not happy in your current one, scheduling interviews can get awkward! If your employer doesn’t know you’re looking for something new, how can you get time off for interviews? Mostly this depends on the format of the interview. For a first-round screening, you’ll probably only need about…
For many people, the start of the year is a time for changes and new beginnings. I was never good at making resolutions, and have joked in the past that my last one was to stop making resolutions—the only one I ever followed through on. But that said, I do think this is a…
Leaping into the new year Happy 2023! In Japan, the Year of the Rabbit started January 1. People born in Rabbit years are said to be vigilant, witty, quick-minded, and ingenious. In the Chinese zodiac, the year starts January 22 this time around (the calendar is lunar, so the date changes) and is supposed…
I’ll be taking my annual holiday time away, and I hope you are getting some time to rest and refuel as well. I will be away from email from December 23-January 3. Happy year of the Rabbit! (The lunar new year in January 22 this year, but in Japan, which is my heritage, the Rabbit…
The holidays can be a great time to rest, relax, and refresh for the new year, but if you’re between jobs, they can also be really stressful!
Looking for a job is a terrible job! It’s difficult, time-consuming, boring, and demoralizing, and the pay stinks. Unfortunately, it’s still something most of us need to go through at least a few times in our lives, so here are some tips for managing it. Give yourself a schedule. Whether you have a job…
What to do if you get laid off Being laid off stinks! It’s such a terrible feeling. But if it happens to you, you’re not powerless. Here are some steps you can take to move toward a new job and a better future. · Mourn. It’s okay to grieve the loss, and to acknowledge…
Are you waiting for a promotion that never actually happens? If you’ve been at your organization for a few years and are doing excellent work but still you don’t have the promotion you want, it can feel like real progress is simply out of your reach. You try and try, but no dice. It’s so…
Workplace bullying is a big issue, and if you’ve suffered from it, you are not alone. The Workplace Bullying Institute’s 2021 study estimates that around 30% of American workers have directly experienced some form of bullying at work, with an additional 20% or so having witnessed it. This works out to an estimated staggering 79.3…