workplace
Office politics: Case of the insufferable colleague
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 […]
“Bad Career Hair Story”
Last Sunday’s New York Times included the story of a really Bad Hair Day. It’s the second story on this page. Here’s how it goes. A woman works in Hong Kong for a Paris-based fashion house. She dyes her hair bright red. She gets some compliments from her coworkers. But then a few months later […]
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 […]
When Career Change Means Crossing A Cultural Minefield
Recently someone posted an email exchange between a professor and student, including the original email exchange and comments. The story draws strong opinions from many people and warns of cultural minefields that exist everywhere. Read the full story here. To summarize, the student (who isn’t named) is choosing which of three courses to take for […]
Video: Career Strategy Tip: There’s a new boss in town
In all those western b-movies, the gunslinger rides into town on a white horse, ready to take charge, fight off anyone who threatens him, and let’s everyone know he’s there. In the world of workplace politics, often you’ll feel this way when you get a new boss – or even worse, when your boss gets […]