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Workplace advice for any issue, problem, or concern; from changing careers to co-working advice and decorating needs.
Does my boss actually want me to do any work?
The title of this article was the crescendo of my friend Rob*, during an impassioned call with him last week. Rob has recently taken on a new junior leadership role in a great company. I say recently, but he signed the contract in March 2020, had his first day scheduled for the beginning of April 2020, before this was deferred, first to June, and finally to August. Rob works in an office for a meetings and events company. The reasons for the deferral of his start date? Take a wild guess.
By Mike Dalley5 years ago in Journal
Tips for new employees at any job.
There are a lot of books out there on how to succeed in business, but they are largely aimed at executives, which most people will never be. This is a guide for everyone else--though these rules are so universal they are also applicable to executives. These rules might seem banal and obvious, but I’ve seen plenty of people fail because they didn’t follow them.
By Buck Hardcastle5 years ago in Journal
In Defence of Half-Assing Things
I have a confession: I’m a half-ass entrepreneur. Or at least I was. You see, I started my business (freelance writing) as a side hustle. I refused to work with clients I didn’t like. I refused to pitch myself for business. And I more or less refused to take client meetings. None of that really appealed to me. I wanted to write and get paid. Interestingly enough, that’s exactly what happened.
By Stefan Palios5 years ago in Journal
Is it safe to send original documents by courier?
By essential papers and documents we mean, original papers and certificates that can't be replaced. We know that these how significant documents are because it becomes difficult to get another set of them. Papers like,
By V S R Universal Express5 years ago in Journal
Your Writing Support Check-in Is Ready
This is for the writers who hesitate. Me. Possibly you too, but definitely me. And for those who can write effortlessly for hours on end and not give a hoot. But the instant someone___let’s say an editor, noted author, or review panel___is going to read what has been written, transform into a frantic, second-guessing, longwinded redraft-manic mess.
By The Dani Writer5 years ago in Journal
How to Write a Killer Short Story for a Vocal Challenge.
So a new Vocal challenge has popped up, this time asking you to write a short story. Eager to get started you read the guidelines and examine the prompt. A couple of ideas already start taking shape in your head.
By Paul Heder5 years ago in Journal
10 Things I Learned from Working in London Offices
I live outside of London but as the economy became harder I was forced to commute the 4+ hours a day paying over £7,500 pa for the privilege of having people getting closer to my private parts than my gynaecologist on trains and rarely seeing daylight in winter months.
By JoJoBonetto5 years ago in Journal
