Did you see the video of Lauren Boebert (sorry, she’s from my state) reading the Bible passage about “wonton killing”? The phrase, of course, is wanton killing, meaning, in this case, deliberate and unprovoked—not, in fact, filled dumplings, as tasty as those are. But it made me think about how often I…
To cover letter, or not to cover letter, that is the question: Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The writing, of your reasons to apply Or to take Arms against a Document of difficulties. Apologies to the Bard, but this is a topic I revisit pretty often because there are so many…
Last week, I talked about the definition of “quiet quitting” as just having good boundaries, but what about people who are actually quietly quitting, being disengaged at work and doing just enough to get by? If this is you, chances are good that you have a reason for your disengagement. Maybe you have poor leadership…
Money can be an uncomfortable topic, but it’s important and empowering to discuss salary with your coworkers.
Have you heard all this “quiet quitting” buzz over the last couple of weeks? There is much hand-wringing and bemoaning the entitlement of these here young people. So let me clear it up: Quiet quitting isn’t a thing. It’s. Not. Real. Have you read the descriptions? Workers not volunteering for extra shifts. …
A bad boss can make your work a thousand times more difficult than it needs to be. If you’re floundering because of one, you’re not alone. As has been said over and over, people leave managers, not companies. In my experience, one of the hardest bosses to deal with is the passive-aggressive personality. For…
We’ve all been there. How can you recover from a foot-in-mouth moment at work? Click here for the video!
Once upon a time, I worked with the worst communicator I have ever met. She constantly misunderstood things other people said, and in turn said things that weren’t what she really meant. It was very confusing! I hope you haven’t encountered someone like that in your work, but in case you have or do…
Juggling work and home life is tricky at the best of times, but lately, with staffing issues and crazy inflation, it seems extra fraught. If you’re feeling caught in the middle of this, today’s post is for you! First, let’s start with defining work-life balance. Because our needs vary so much, your personal…
Losing your job can be frightening and upsetting. But there are absolutely ways to deal with it! Watch this week’s video for tips!