Who hasn’t been there: working for a bad boss! The truth is, many bosses are bad simply because they haven’t acquired training or skills. Therefore chances are high you will work for a bad boss if your corporate career lasts long enough. Some companies even assess your long-term ability based on how well you can […]
Career Planning
Should Your Career Plan Include A Blog?
If you’re a corporate executive rather than a business owner, you may wonder if you need a blog. The truth is, a blog can be a strong component of your career plan if you strategize. Of course, your company may have rules about blogging related to your job or even your profession. Find out the […]
Career planning and career decision styles
When you come to a crossroads in your career, you know you have to make a decision. If you are a mid-life, mid-career professional, you know your decision can have long-term, serious consequences. Your decision can impact your finances and family as well as your ability to enjoy a career and lifestyle. Therefore, it’s helpful […]
Career Strategy: Case Study of a Misfit
I almost didn’t read Brooklyn Zoo by Darcy Lockman . It was on the Vine list but the reviews were so negative I stayed away. Then I saw it on the library shelf and figured, “Why not?” As it turns out, I recommend reading this book as a case study of a misfit. It’s a […]
Laid Off and Looking For A New Job: Begin Where You Are
The New York Times publishes lots of advice from “experts.” But can you trust what you read in the paper? I’ve found 3 stories: The good, the bad and the ugly. In this post I’ll focus on The Good. In my next post I’ll talk about the Bad and the Ugly. The Good: Philip Galanes […]
Should you just do the “bare minimum” at work?
Today’s New York Times has an article asking just that question. One reader wrote in to say “There is nothing wrong with being an average (mediocre) employee. … The reality is that work is not the most important thing in everyone’s lives. People have more important things in their life than work. Work is simply […]