You can choose your friends, but you can't choose your co-workers. Here's my advice for how to make it work, when you don't like someone you work closely with on a regular basis. I suggest going with the benefit of the doubt (something I’ve referenced in It's Not Fair!). Maybe their attitude isn’t sunny and … Continue reading Working with Someone You Don’t Like
Returning from Vacation Advice
Memorial Day has come and gone and the annual vacation season is upon us. As I’ve address preparing for vacation in previous posts (Vacation Guilt), I thought it appropriate to discuss the dreaded (or excited) return from relaxation. It seems there are two mind sets for those returning from vacation. One is the “don’t talk … Continue reading Returning from Vacation Advice
Theater vs. Theatre: Another Grammar Lesson
This recently came up in the office and included a heated debate between a person who fancies themself as a thespian and a former movie theater employee. Thank goodness for Google, or this argument might have really gotten out of hand. The following is a generalization. I'll even provide a few examples when the generalization … Continue reading Theater vs. Theatre: Another Grammar Lesson
Presume vs. Assume
I needed a refresher on Presume vs. Assume, so I thought rather than hoard the information, I would share. Also, because I'm pretty sure I am not the only person using this incorrectly. While most resources and a quick Google search will tell you the words can be used interchangeably now, it wasn't always that … Continue reading Presume vs. Assume
Lunch with the Boss
Is there such a thing as a casual lunch with your boss? I am not talking about a formal business lunch with clients or even a group lunch with other staff members. In this case, I am talking about the one on one lunch on a given, regular Wednesday. Before my current position, I would … Continue reading Lunch with the Boss