There are times when you really hate your job and want to quit. Every day is a struggle, you’re unmotivated, you feel like you’re wasting time. Here are the things you need to think about. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2016
Love this Quote
There’s this great little store called Cursive in Grand Central Station….they sell unusual things like candles, stationary, jewelry, mugs. This was engraved on a wood pencil holder for the desk. It struck me as so true and that doing this requires courage to tell your story, and the willingness to hear it.
More Lessons Learned
This post, “6 things I Wish I Knew when I Started Working” is great. It’s never too late.
Out of all six, here are the two that really resonated with me. Continue reading
What To Do if You’ve Got Too Much
It’s easy for this to happen: you accept new responsibilities because it’s a sign of your potential, an opportunity for growth, and expanding your platform. But what do you do when you’ve bitten off more than you can chew? Continue reading
The Litmus Test
Often when there are management changes, the temptation is to stop what you’re doing and wait for the new person to define the priorities and strategy. Here’s my litmus test: “If you’re doing the right thing for the firm, it shouldn’t matter who your boss is.” Continue reading
How To Deal with Work Stress
So, the reality is that work stress is inevitable in life. In fact, you can reach higher levels of performance when you’re under stress…it’s the adrenaline that can push you to perform better. That’s good stress.
Bad work stress is the kind that does the opposite: it deteriorates your performance. Here are the situations to be aware of, and some tips to manage them. Continue reading
What to Do When You Feel Disappointed
A few years ago, I had a mentoring conversation with a young woman who was very disappointed with her year end bonus. She felt let down, taken advantage of, and worse, unappreciated. Continue reading
You and Your Manager
I find that performance reviews can be vague. You’re left with an “Ok, I’m doing well but now what?” And does “doing well” match up with your expectations regarding compensation, promotion, or new roles? Midyear reviews are better because you can do something with the rest of the year.
Here’s my advice on what your manager should know about you: Continue reading