It was one of the most painful moments in my life when my boss verbally harassed me at work. With one short phrase, “Perhaps you should wear revealing blouses to make more sales,” he slandered, embarrassed, and belittled me. The insinuation was that I had no skills in my job other than using my body … Read more
The “I don’t want to work anymore” feeling can rise quickly and sharply, or it can be like a slow-burn and dawn on you over time. And yes, we’ve all been there. Over the past decade of my work life (and I’ve had a few jobs), I’ve woken up a few mornings, and the first … Read more
No one is immune to problems in their career, such as missing out on a promotion or being unable to find a job. We all try our hardest at work, but sometimes things just don’t go how we planned. That’s why more and more people are incorporating affirmations for their careers into their routines to … Read more
Every employee has the power to be toxic at times. But when that one bad apple keeps on ruining things, dragging down team morale, souring the workplace, and making life a living hell for you, the other managers, and their colleagues, you have no choice but to deal with it. You have to put an … Read more
Your work team scheduled a virtual meeting. You’re signed in and waiting as others gradually join in. It feels awkward as no one seems to know what to say. Then the mediator asks, “Who inspires you the most?” Suddenly, everyone in the room is excited about giving their answer. The tension dissolves, and everyone is … Read more
Putting up with a gaslighting manager not only threatens your mental health, but also your career and livelihood. You may feel stuck in a dilemma not knowing how to deal with a gaslighting boss. You shouldn’t have to endure their toxic behavior or quit your job. Neither option is fair to you. I think it’s time to address … Read more
Gone are the days of adding your social security or identity number, full street and postal addresses, personal email address, references, and more to your resume. We live in a time where you should only have the necessary information on your professional resume that will attract HR managers and future employers to look at your qualifications. … Read more
Until your music career takes off you need to find a way to live. Food and a place to live can’t be bought with mere passion. Yet you need to find a way to keep that passion for music alive and be able to act on opportunity when it arrives. That’s why you need a … Read more
Do you come home from work feeling like you’ve just returned from battle? Or a boxing match? If so, you might be working in a toxic workplace. While I know that changing jobs can be scary, I think you’ll agree with me that the benefits for your career, health and emotional well-being are most … Read more
Are you tired of teaching? Or do you want to go in a different direction in life? If you’ve decided to leave teaching, then you’re probably wondering what your next step is. Finding a job that suits your interests and talents changes your sense of personal fulfillment. But it can be challenging to figure out … Read more