It seems everyone's email are getting hacked lately. In addition to the first obvious spam message, I've received several please disregard follow-up messages. Most of which are some version of this: "Please disregard any messages you've received from me in the last 24 hours. It appears my account was hacked and I have worked to … Continue reading Please Disregard
How to break up with your boss
One of the college students I work with has the opportunity for a fantastic, paid internship this semester. While great, that means she needs to quit her current part time waitressing job, which she loves and she might want back when her internship ends or at least get a good reference from in the future. … Continue reading How to break up with your boss
Start Meetings on Time
Anyone else remember the West Wing Episode Election Night in Season 4 where Debbie Fiderer (the replacement for Mrs. Landingham) insists meetings start on time, regardless of who was in attendance? (If you don't, you can see a transcript here). The best quote is from Debbie, "The meeting starts on time and if you're not … Continue reading Start Meetings on Time
Whispering, just don’t do it
Whispering makes everyone uncomfortable. It reminds people of the high school (or middle school) cafeteria. As Meghan M. Biro points out in her post for PR Daily on the 12 most annoying workplace habits, "There’s not much behavior that’s as subversive and damaging as whispering, especially when it’s the boss talking to his or her … Continue reading Whispering, just don’t do it
Don’t eat at your desk
Whether it's lunch or a snack eating at your desk, doesn't just add calories and potentially make you ill, it makes you look like you have time to spare. Most office workers know that eating at your desk adds extra calories (because you probably aren't paying attention to how much you are eating) and that … Continue reading Don’t eat at your desk