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
Using the Office Calendar is Important
I’m part of a small department. When one person is out sick or on vacation, we notice. I’m also part of a department that other departments rely pretty heavily on and are often coming back to our area to ask questions or get help. There are a few of us who are excellent at using … Continue reading Using the Office Calendar is Important
The 10 Commandments of a Happy Work Life
As a follow-up to yesterday's post on the spread of negativity in the office, I thought I would offer a possible solution. One of my co-workers posted this article (available here) in his cubicle and it has slowly spread around the office. In my vicinity alone, I can count three other co-workers hanging it in … Continue reading The 10 Commandments of a Happy Work Life
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
How to Deal with Office Survivor’s Guilt
If you've worked in an office lately, you know what I mean. There are many kinds of Office Guilt. The most prevalent is Survivor's Guilt if the pink slips or ax managed to slip by your desk or survivors enthusiasm. While layoffs might not be as common, they are still happening and Survivor's Guilt is … Continue reading How to Deal with Office Survivor’s Guilt