In this article we are going to look at how to leave your job the right way. Sometimes you just know when it's time to...
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What to Do When You’re Angry at Work
We’ve all been angry at work. Yes, I know, we’ve been taught to check our personal stuff at the door, but really, is...
First Job – 5 things to Contribute and 5 Things to Expect
No matter what you do in the future, your first job can be a springboard into your career. Even if your first job has...
How to Handle Gossip at Work
Gossip. It exists in every workplace. You’ve experienced it. You’ve probably engaged in it. It’s easy to join in a conversation that belittles someone else, usually with absolutely no facts to back up whatever is being said. Sometimes gossip at work can make the day...
Problem Solving Scenarios at Work
Everyone has had problem solving scenarios at work Something just isn’t going right: You’re trying to make dinner at a residential program and the stove won’t light... You’ve gotten in the agency vehicle to take a client to a medical appointment and the vehicle won’t...
I Got a Write-Up at Work – Should I Be Concerned?
What is a “write-up” at work? A write-up at work, also called a corrective action plan or progressive discipline, is an effort to help an employee get back on track. Does it always feel that way? No. Is it always done by the manager with the right intention? Probably...
How to Stay Organized at Work – Take Control in 7 Areas
Everyone’s work day is different. Some people have jobs that stay pretty much the same day to day, while others can honestly say “There’s no such thing as a typical day.” Either way, it’s important to stay organized at work. Like many of you, I have one of those jobs...
Falsifying Documents in the Workplace – 4 things to avoid
Falsifying documents in the workplace sounds ominous, and it is. It could get you immediately fired, so you want to be very clear as to what it is and how to avoid it. Falsifying documents means putting on paper anything that is not true. Here are some examples:...
How to Handle Criticism at Work – and Come Out Looking Good
While criticism is always going to be part of every aspect of our lives, it is particularly important to learn how to handle criticism at work. Maybe you’ve had an experience like this: You have worked long and hard on a project. It could be anything: writing a...
How to Deal with Difficult People at Work
How to Deal with Difficult People at Work You’ve finished high school. Maybe you’ve also gotten a Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s, or even a PhD. All great, but getting out of high school… that’s where all the nonsense occurred. The bullies, the fake people, the...
Calling Out Sick the Right Way
If you’ve read Six Things to Know About Calling Out of Work, then you know that calling out too often or the wrong way can cause you harm on the job. Now that we’ve looked at how not to do it, let’s look at the best practices for calling out sick. At the risk of...
Handling Anger at Work Effectively
Whether it’s an annoying colleague, a difficult customer or an unreasonable policy, we all need to learn about handling anger at work. As a manager for over thirty years, I have seen many responses to anger in the workplace, and have had my own experiences with it as...