As you’ve undoubtedly noticed, lots of work places are instituting RTO (return to office) policies, and, of course, lots of workers very much don’t want to RTO! If you’re considering leaving a job or are between jobs, focus on what you want from the next opportunity. If remote is one of your main goals…
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…
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…
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…
Happy new year! How is the start of 2022 for you? If you’re struggling to get back into your groove, you’re not alone. Returning to a state of productivity after time off isn’t easy anytime, but it’s especially complicated in years like this. I’ve even noticed that the cooking channels aren’t showing their normal resolution-focused…
The July holiday, for obvious reasons, always makes me think about independence and what it means to each of us, particularly as it relates to work. (Yes, I’m pretty much always thinking about the world of work.) The sensation of appropriate freedom at work can be enormously important to us, but it’s also very individual.…
Are you one of the many people now looking for a work-from-home job? A lot of us have adjusted to this new way of life and realized there are some things we don’t want to give up: a commute-free day, home-cooked lunches, the freedom to take the dog on a walk just because you need…
Well, it’s now been roughly 11 months since we all started our quarantine. How’s yours going? Are you maintaining a semblance of sanity? I’ve been limiting my outings to the necessities: grocery shopping, medical visits, wellness checks for the pooch. In the warmer months, I was able to do some backyard wine visits with friends,…
Are you in your work-from-home groove or are you still struggling? Many people I talk to have found that they love working from home and want to continue doing it, while others are struggling to find ways to be productive. I’ll talk about how to advocate for yourself if you want to keep working…