I received an email from my boss today commenting on the size of one of the executives screenshots. I was taken aback. Floored. Here is a man, a professional, talking to one of his subordinates about the size of his superior’s screenshots like it’s not a thing. Even if you take the gender dynamics out … Continue reading Size Doesn’t Matter: Discussing Sensitive Issues in the Workplace
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Money: the Root of all Evil and the Ticket to Happiness
A year ago my nearly 10 year old Acer, purchased at Costco post college, saved its operating system to a disk I had forgotten in the CD drive for years, rendering it dead and all files gone with it. Six months ago, the transmission of my 2009 Nissan Versa, purchased 59 months prior, gave up … Continue reading Money: the Root of all Evil and the Ticket to Happiness
How to Cater a Women’s Luncheon
I'm lucky enough to work in an industry where women know their place and are thankful for all the opportunities afforded to them by the handsy dudes on the top floor. I am fortunate enough to work for a company who respects and supports women in the work place. You guys, we have one lady … Continue reading How to Cater a Women’s Luncheon
How to Handle a Medical Emergency in Heels
I haven't been writing lately, instead I have been sitting on my balcony staring at the sky in the evenings wondering how I survived the last year, it was mostly shit, and after sudden move things are ok, mostly (I did accidentally open porn on my phone at my new job that one time, and … Continue reading How to Handle a Medical Emergency in Heels
A Practical Guide to Job Satisfaction
They say you should "work to live, not live to work" and "do something that you love, you'll never work a day in your life", and then they call their guy at The Trust Company and poof the rent is paid, and on time to boot! Unless you have a place quaint enough place to … Continue reading A Practical Guide to Job Satisfaction
On the Look Out: Dealing with Professionals in your Neighborhood
I used to care for a retired social worker, she often laughed about the little town she get up in, and I related, because I grew up in a similar town. One of my favorite characters from her stories, and the existence of this person has been confirmed by other old folks from her tiny … Continue reading On the Look Out: Dealing with Professionals in your Neighborhood
Clawing Your Way to the Top: An Oberservational Guide to Making it to the C Suite
I spend about 50 hours a week with my face is mashed against a glass ceiling, it's frustrating because glass is fairly flexible so it feels like I'm getting somewhere sometimes. Don't be like me. You need to put yourself on a path to success, get yourself a title that is an abbreviation because you're … Continue reading Clawing Your Way to the Top: An Oberservational Guide to Making it to the C Suite
Size Matters: Negotiating a Bigger Package
There may come a time when you arrive at the office and there is a big fat "For Lease" sign on the front door, if you're lucky this is just the beginning of the end and you'll have some time to figure out what comes next for you. Chances are, if you've been blindsided by … Continue reading Size Matters: Negotiating a Bigger Package
New Job, New You: A Guide to Making your Best First Impression
Somehow your resume past the general inevitability testing that HR put it though and you didn't vomit during your interview. Congrats, you got the job! No time to review the job description or benefits package. Go out and by yourself a new wardrobe with the money you haven't earned yet, might I suggest a sweater … Continue reading New Job, New You: A Guide to Making your Best First Impression
Yes Sir, No Sir: Helpful Hints for Meeting Executives
I work for a smallish company with a rather intimidatingly available set of executives. They know the folks who work for them, the President of the company knows that I'm the new girl (despite six years and as many positions) and the COO thinks I'm rather loud. A few weeks ago my company announced a … Continue reading Yes Sir, No Sir: Helpful Hints for Meeting Executives
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