There are so many reasons to quit a job: a micromanaging boss, boredom, burn-out, or all of the above and then some. Yet, as adults, we have a responsibility to take care of ourselves. So…
Tag: Survival
As the child of a consummate worrier, I know the dire consequences of inertia. When the internet bubble burst, my high-flying job offer was put on ice. So I planned to backpack across Europe or…
Do you ever get the sixth sense that somebody dislikes you at work? We’ve all felt it: a whisper under the breath, the side eye, or oblique request. Of course, we are all guilty too.…
Our academic system rewards knowing the right answer. But something shifts when you enter the workforce. For example, a friend recalled getting a summer job as a mover after his senior year. He worked hard…
Have you ever taken someone’s word only to be disappointed later? As a new entrepreneur, I’ve encountered my fair share of big promises followed by little (if no) action. One of the hardest lessons I…
Every time I was promoted at my last company, I was flattered. I worked hard and was trained never to look a gift horse in the mouth. So I said thank you and kept working.…
Shoulda, coulda, woulda. With our new mentoring platform launched, you can and we hope you will. After this commercial break of course… 10. You got a new job! 9. You just got a…
Blaming others is a natural human pastime. From Adam & Eve to the person who just cut in front of you in line, everyday life and its consequences can feel like an endless series of…
