This has been happening for decades now. If you work in corporate and you don't have the word "manager" or "director" in your title, then you may not be receiving the same level of treatment from all your colleagues. It's something that I'm just now starting to accept. Some people just don't show the same [...]
Paying off debt: The Snowball Effect
So first, I want to start off by saying that the Snowball Effect is a real thing. Despite how cute it sounds for the upcoming holiday/winter season, I promise I'm going to share some actual useful advice that you'll be able to take and share with all your family and friends. Today's post is going [...]
5 ways to show your colleagues you appreciate them
With Thanksgiving tomorrow, I thought I'd share a few quick ways you could let your team know that you appreciate all the work they do. Since Thanksgiving is tomorrow, I'll keep this post short so you can get home and get prepared for your feast! A simple conversation will do. When in doubt, simply telling [...]
How to get your life organized
A couple months ago, I made a video discussing how to get your life organized. I still struggle with getting my life together, but when I notice myself veering off, I always revert back to these tips. Which tip is your favorite? If you haven't already, don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel for more [...]
Dealing with executives when you don’t have a manager title
Dealing with C-Level professionals and other executives can be difficult for several reasons. Sometimes, it's hard to connect with them because executives are built to see the bigger picture while mid-level and entry-level employees like us are paid to focus on the details. Other times, it's hard to even get on an executive's radar, considering [...]
When an overachiever strikes
I never thought dealing with an overachiever at work would be a huge thing for me. The way I see it, overachievers live in this self-fulfilling world where everything they do is about the way it makes them feel on the inside. For that reason, I never stood in the way of someone who wanted [...]
Workin’ Wednesday (Part 4): How can you get more aggressive with your job search?
(To see Part 3, click here.) Welcome back! We have finally made it to Part 4 of my series, and there are still a few things to consider when it comes to searching for jobs. In Part 3, we discussed some offline techniques for looking for jobs, including searching for jobs in your local newspaper, [...]