3 Major Negotiation Mistakes You’re Probably Making (And How To Avoid Them)
Whether you’re new to job-hunting or a seasoned pro in your field, negotiation can feel stressful and uncomfortable for just about everyone. Asking for what you deserve and asserting yourself in the workplace is challenging enough to begin with. Add the hot-button issue of money into the mix and the stakes are raised even higher. […]
Being Busy Is Making You Sick: How to Recover as an Office Martyr
Last week, I shared the concept of “office martyrdom” and explained why it’s an easy trap to fall into yet potentially very destructive. The office martyr considers themselves a victim, taking on extra work, staying late at the office, and giving nearly everything for their career, all the while complaining about the extra burden they […]
Are You the Office Martyr? Take the Quiz
Each workplace has its “types”: …the tuna-fish-for-lunch-every-day guy …the slacker who slides by doing the least possible amount of work …the overachiever who inflates and publicizes her every success Each office likely also has its martyr—the person who’s the first one in each morning, the last one to leave at night, and constantly complaining about […]
Why Your New Year’s Resolutions Suck (And How to Create Goals that Actually Work)
It’s that time of year when we’re likely to reflect back on the past 12 months, thinking about what went well, what didn’t, and how we can do better in the New Year. Often, this goes hand-in-hand with making resolutions aimed at improving ourselves and our circumstances. The problem with New Year’s resolutions, however, is […]
