A friend is reentering the workforce after spending the last few years home with her son. She's more than qualified in a two very different fields and to help her decide which one to focus her job search on, she's working as a temp. This is a great opportunity for her to evaluate what she … Continue reading Career Evaluations
Caution: Tell your Boss Anything
This new service is a minefield. One you would be wise to stay away from. According to the website, the ultimate goal is to, "encourage useful discussion that resolves difficult workplace issues. We provide a safe environment in which to do that." However, safe doesn't necessarily mean completely anonymous. The site claims, "Unless required to by law, we will … Continue reading Caution: Tell your Boss Anything
Interview Skills: Not Just for Reporters
Do you feel like getting your questions answered for a project is like pulling teeth? Do you have to talk to clients every day and feel like you aren't getting any more information than when you called the last time? You would probably benefit from learning some basic interviewing skills. The first and most important … Continue reading Interview Skills: Not Just for Reporters
Scary Trend: Teacher-on-Teacher Bullying
A tweet this week from Richard Laermer citing an article from USA Today, "A new trend comes to light every single day. Today's: Teacher-on-teacher bullying," really concerned me, especially in light of the recent bullying case in South Hadley, Massachusetts. While the case referenced above involves teen on teen bullying, bullies come in all shapes, … Continue reading Scary Trend: Teacher-on-Teacher Bullying
What I Learned While the Boss Was Away
I learned that things will continue on as usual. People will still need your help. They’ll still ask for more than you can give. An obvious lesson I learned is that one person cannot do the work of two, no matter how hard you try. I was lucky that my co-workers were kind enough to … Continue reading What I Learned While the Boss Was Away