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DetailsHave you recently had a fight at work?
Here are some tips so you can move on!
Dealing with a Fight with Your Boss
As a friend of mine likes to say, humans gotta hume, so there are almost certainly going to be times you disagree with someone, and some of those times might even be pretty emotional. But what do you do when that someone is your boss? Well, there are a few things to keep in…
DetailsTime to Fight
Like many of you, I was both appalled and unsurprised by last week’s Supreme Court decision that says my freedom and autonomy matter less than a cis man’s. And like a lot of you, I have spent the time since then pondering what this means, both in the immediate future and in terms of other…
DetailsCan you Quit Before You Have a New Job?
Can you leave a job if you don’t have another one lined up? I know that the common wisdom is that this is to be avoided at all costs, and there still is some truth to it, since employers tend to be more suspicious of people who don’t have jobs. However, there are circumstances…
DetailsHow to Negotiate Working Remotely
After so many of us have had the chance to work from home, a lot of my clients are asking how they can keep doing this even if they change jobs. Many workplaces are anxious to return to “normal,” but at the same time, many employees have learned to love the flexibility, lack of…
DetailsWhat to Do if You’re Laid Off
Losing your job for any reason is a terrible feeling. Even when it’s something that isn’t remotely your fault, like the business closing or making layoffs, it still feels terrible. If you find yourself in that position, the first thing to know is that this is not a mark against you. Most employers understand…
DetailsFinding a Remote Job
Looking for remote work? Here are some tips. The first thing you’ll want to do, of course, is to learn if your industry (or chosen industry if it’s new to you) actually does remote work. There are lots of opportunities in some fields, and not many in others. If you’re struggling to find…
DetailsContract Work Pros and Cons
Are you in a career transition now, wondering how to make a change and still have money for things like rent and food? A contract job might be an option for you. Contract jobs are generally short-term and project-focused. For example, a company might need some extra help as they transition to a new…
DetailsDubious job offers
Any job-seeker has probably run into some pretty questionable posts, and probably gotten some even more questionable emails or texts from “employers” interested in hiring you. How can you tell if these are real or fake? Here are some things to watch out for: You can’t find info on the job elsewhere. I also advise…
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