Sometimes, it can just take forever to find a new job. This is especially true when you don’t have something stable. How can you keep your spirits up (and your bills paid!) while you’re searching? First off, don’t compare this search to anything pre-Covid. Changes since the start of the pandemic are deep and…
Were you as excited as I was about “Everything Everywhere All at Once” making such a clean sweep at the Oscars? Part of my excitement, of course, was that, as an Asian American, I felt very validated and visible, which was very much not the case for most of my life. (Though I will forever…
Do you need a fancy resume with colors, call-out boxes, and bar charts? Or should your resume be plain and straightforward? There are lots of opinions on the subject, but mine has always been that content is king. In other words, I favor a classic, simple style of resume that highlights your accomplishments and…
It’s a horrifying moment, but you CAN recover!
Should you leave a job without having another lined up? You absolutely can!
Last week we talked about an actively bad boss, but what if yours is simply less than ideal or just not invested in your success? What if yours is a meh boss? Try not to let an indifferent manager derail your ambition! If you’re feeling that your skills and contributions are underutilized and underestimated,…
Since we took a trip into gaslighting last week, this week I wanted to explore another word that’s perhaps a bit overused but very much a real issue: the toxic boss, coworker, or workplace. I can’t tell you how this came to be such a buzzword in the world of work, but if I…
Annual reviews stink. Am I right? I always hated getting them, and since I mostly had not-great bosses, the reviews themselves were also pretty flawed. Lots of negative feedback that came out of left field, and the worst bosses weren’t able to give me examples of the things they complained about. The better ones…
Was last month a whirlwind for you like it was for me? January is usually one of my busiest times, which is lots of fun but it also means that I tend to let a few things slide. Weirdly, I also often let things slide in August, which is typically one of my least-busy…
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…