Have you ever frozen during an interview?
It’s a horrifying moment, but you CAN recover!
Well that’s disappointing
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,…
Toxic Bosses
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
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…
Mistakes at Work
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…
New Beginnings
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…
Recharge, Refresh, or Rethink
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!
Managing Your Job-Search
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
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…
Not Getting Promoted? Here’s Why
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…