If you have a drawer full of pantyhose, complain about morning traffic and have a coffee joint that knows what you want when you walk in the door, you are probably a strong, independent woman with a serious job (why the hell else are you collecting pantyhose?). Hell, I bet you're even the kind of … Continue reading Professionalism: A Guide for Independent Women
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Filing a Proper Complaint
I've written about customer service before, but I've never guided you through making a proper customer service complaint. I want to do that for you today. Not because every mildly annoying situation calls for a formal complaint, but one day some sales associate at your favorite outlet mall will tell you she's going to the … Continue reading Filing a Proper Complaint
Getting a Job: A Foolproof Guide
It has occurred to me lately that getting a job isn't something that comes naturally to some people. You create the most beautiful resume and have the perfect interview suit but at the end of the day you are always the second choice. I have had no less than 12 jobs in the last 12 … Continue reading Getting a Job: A Foolproof Guide
Suffering the Indignity of Unpaid Experience with Dignity
It happens, a lot these days, you graduate college and you look for a job and everyone wants to pay you basically minimum wage but only if you have experience (five or more is preferred). You have a few options when this happens, you can work retail, get into banking, or you can take another … Continue reading Suffering the Indignity of Unpaid Experience with Dignity
Network like a Champ
If you have a job that requires having resources outside of said job then you know the dread of networking. If you have one of the aforementioned jobs and don't know what I'm talking about, you need to get with it. There are a few sickos out there who thrive on selling themselves, they will … Continue reading Network like a Champ
Office First Aid
So you're chocking to death on a flake of coconut during a chat with the boss? It's okay, we've all been there. If your office has prepared for this disaster you may survive this ordeal. If not, at least you'll be the reason your company no longer allows coconut during working hours, new policy y'all! … Continue reading Office First Aid
Succeeding at Success
Everyone wants to be successful at whatever it is they do, work, school, drugs, whatever. There are a billion ways to succeed and twice as many books about it. I want to simplify success for you. Let me be your guide. Success is about competition. You only have to beat the next person to be … Continue reading Succeeding at Success
Scheduling like a Boss
So you've got two jobs, a regular volunteer gig, and you're taking a few classes so that you don't have to do this into eternity. The trick to juggling all of these things while making sure the dog gets walked and maybe once in a while you get to go out is to surround yourself … Continue reading Scheduling like a Boss
Making the Right First Impression
At one point or another you will be in front of a small crowd, you are supposed to speak to them. The fear of public speaking cuts most people to the core and now not only do you have to speak but you have to do it well enough to win the heart and mind … Continue reading Making the Right First Impression
Navigating the Office During Flu Season
Flu season (October to April in my part of the world) is nearly here. Your office is filled with people who never get sick which in their minds means they are impenetrable to viruses, these "picture of health" people won't get a flu shot. If last year taught us anything it's get vaccinated and brace … Continue reading Navigating the Office During Flu Season
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