The new year is a fitting time to push beyond your comfort zone, and doing so doesn’t need to be as daunting as you think. “A way to frame risk-taking is thinking of something as a goal and then evaluating the viability of that goal, as well as the pros, cons and likelihood of achieving … Read more
My co-worker and I worked on a project but I did most of the work. When we presented it to the team he put his name first on the title page and took over the presentation. My boss now thinks he led this project. That’s unfair and untrue. Should I say something to the boss … Read more
My new boss wants to change everything that we do and how we do it. I disagree with most of it, plus she hasn’t been here long enough to know what she is talking about. Every time I try to push back, she accuses me of not wanting to change with the times and that … Read more
Finding a new job or making a career change isn’t as straightforward as it once was. According to a report by job search engine Indeed’s Hiring Lab, last year it took an average of 27.3 weeks to secure a new role — that’s half a year. This figure spans a wide spectrum, from same-day hires … Read more
It’s a job, well, done? Getting fired is an unpleasant experience most would rather downplay. But one recently laid-off laborer — who very suddenly lost her tech post with website security service Cloudflare — decided to document the “traumatizing” experience on video, subsequently broadcasting her plight on social media. “Can you explain for me why Brittany Pietsch … Read more
A Boomer and Gen Zer have got into a fiery debate on live TV over whether the younger generation are “lazy” when it comes to work. The heated debate played out on UK breakfast show Good Morning Britain, fueled by comments made by Oscar winner Jodie Foster in which she branded Gen Z “really annoying” in the workplace. … Read more
Countless folks are vowing to make this the year they finally break free from a toxic or dead-end job. However, it will take some work to make any shifts. “A new year is a new beginning, but only if you are willing to take the leap to make it happen,” said Megan Leasher, a Newport, … Read more
I waited until the new year to resign so that I could receive my bonus for 2023, but my employer said that I have to be employed at the time any bonuses are paid. That is totally unfair. Even if the company decides not to pay bonuses until March it is still money I earned … Read more
Gen Z isn’t peachy keen. Intraoffice communications have become increasingly informal in the post-pandemic workspace. Many 9-to-5ers of all ages, both in-office and remote, have come to rely on messaging platforms like Slack and Google Teams, as well as emails and texts to causally connect with colleagues, executives and clients on work-related matters. But when it comes … Read more
It’s that time of year when attempts at a new you await. But rather than relying on self-control at the proverbial cookie jar or discipline to drag yourself to the gym, take the easy way out by applying these apps to enhance your career without even trying. Clean EmailOne way to start 2024 off on … Read more
I can’t stand the thought of going back to work after the holidays, but I’ve been told this is a bad time to look for a new job because of so many other people feeling that way. Is this true? Should I wait? Oh, come on now. What happened to new year, new you positivity, … Read more
My boss, who’s been quite attentive to me, gave me frilly lingerie as a Christmas gift. When I expressed outrage he claimed it was his assistant’s mistake and it was meant for his wife. Should I believe him, or escalate this? Outrage and escalate because you don’t wear frilly lingerie? Or it was from Old … Read more
It’s Christmas, which means seasonal work has dried up, and your bank account is drained. “After the holiday hustle, many seasonal gigs seem to fade away, leaving job seekers uncertain,” said Qasim Hussain, president of Let’s Tango, a job search app. The good news is that actually “January and February are brimming with opportunities for … Read more
I worked with a career coach who gave me guidance about asking for a raise and promotion. It was bad advice, and I was fired. Can I sue the coaching firm? Wow — that must have been spectacularly bad advice. What did you do, threaten the boss? Pretend you had another offer to get a … Read more
If you’re looking to motivate a friend at work or make someone you care about more enthused about their career, consider these thoughtful books and gadgets, all ready for gifting. ‘Know What Matters: Lessons From a Lifetime of Transformations’ by Ron Shaich (Harvard University Press, $30) Ron Shaich writes about how to build our own … Read more
Alan Stein, a high-performing employee at Google, was recognized as a “Great Manager” in 2016, a title given to only 25 employees each year. Less than six months later, he was fired. The catalyst? Stein’s momentary lapse in judgment during a conversation with a co-worker. Stein recalls saying something like, “I don’t have the f - - king … Read more
Are all employers required to give employees paid vacation? I was told I had 56 hours paid time off a year. When I requested it, I was told to “use sick time — we don’t give paid vacation.” I’ve been working there for more than 3 years. Is this legal? Employers are not required to … Read more
My boss invited me to ride with him to a meeting which is about 2 hours away. The thought of having to make conversation seated next to my boss — who I don’t even like — for that long makes me nervous. Can I come up with some excuse why I can’t make it to … Read more
You’d think having a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Buffalo State would be enough to land a job that pays a livable wage, especially half a decade after you graduate. Not so for 31-year-old Calvin Sauveur. He spent the first several years after he earned his diploma underemployed, either because his jobs didn’t pay … Read more
And the award goes to…the girls who do the least. A new study conducted by social agency System, revealed the top ten lazy girl jobs of 2023 — a list topped off by social media managers (#2) and their even lazier cousins, community moderators, who reigned as #1. The viral hashtag, #LazyGirlJob, has accumulated over 36.8 million views on TikTok, with … Read more