This post was inspired by a letter to the “Workologist,” an advice columnist who fields questions about office politics every week. Read the post here. First, there are many good reasons to consult a career consultant instead of writing to an advice column (even a workologist!) and the limits of seeking columnar advice will be […]
Career Advice and Opinions
A Scrooge-Y View Of Career Abundance
Every time we celebrate a harvest holiday, I’m reminded that the concept of “abundance” has been getting a bad rap. Too many well-meaning advisors have encouraged us to spend money we don’t have. As a certified scrooge, I’m a great believer in the value of saving money and having the luxury to say “No thanks” […]
When Personal Meets Business Over Dinner
Q. We had a department event where spouses and “guests” were invited. My “guest” felt snubbed by some colleagues and I felt she talked too freely to others. Long ago, when dinosaurs still roamed the earth and I still considered a corporate career, I hated those get-togethers. Inevitably they were held at the house of […]
How To Deal WIth A Bad Performance Review
New video … and if you’d like more, see my ebook “10 Steps To Dealing With A Bad Performance Review,” and/or my performance review consultation.
Workplace Politics: Can This Career Be Saved?
.This week I’m beginning an occasional series, “Can This Career Be Saved?” It’s named after the popularly magazine feature, “Can This Marriage Be Saved?” I’ll present a scenario and suggest my response. Then I’ll ask some questions and invite you to comment on the blog post. You are also invited to contribute questions that can […]
Job Search Tip: Will Your New Boss Be A Jerk? [Quote of the Week]
This week’s quote comes from a brand new book by Jake Breeden, Tipping Sacred Cows: Kick the Bad Wok Habits that Masquerade as Virtues. Breeden identifies 7 “sacred cows” of corporate workplace life. These sacred cows are beliefs we’ve always held but they don’t do us any good in today’s corporate world. For example, many […]