Overtime is a sticky subject. Obviously, there are legal issues, but there are also culture, relationship and budget factors in the equation. First and foremost, you should always refer to your letter of employment, employment contract and your employee handbook to answer questions about overtime in your specific company. The second set of resources are … Continue reading Overtime
When your (current or former) boss dies
I received some very unsettling news this morning. My former boss and a man who I greatly respected and considered a mentor died. From what I can gather by talking with a few of my former co-workers, it was unexpected. I never really thought about how such an event would affect me or my former … Continue reading When your (current or former) boss dies
Keeping a Balance
I've previously mentioned that I know all too well what it's like to have my work be my life. It's hard not to let work consume you when you are on call 24/7 or know that when the creek floods by your house, it will be you who is expected to cover the story. Now … Continue reading Keeping a Balance