Workin’ Wednesday (Part 4): How can you get more aggressive with your job search?

October 25, 2017.Reading time 13 minutes.

(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, […]

Using your Paid Time Off

September 27, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

I’ve noticed that a lot of young professionals rarely use their Paid Time Off (or PTO) that’s owed to them. Well, that’s not good. PTO is a rising trend when it comes to work leave policy. When our parents were coming up in the workforce, more than likely, they had a collection of specific leave […]

Feeling blue collar at a white-collar job

September 6, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

A note to those who need it: Just stopping in to remind you that are doing a great job and keep up the great work! I realize that working a full-time job can sometimes get…monotonous. And very underrated. If you’re like me, you’ve probably been putting in a lot of extra hours lately. You’ve probably […]

What you should know about your adult colleagues

August 30, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

It’s common to think that just because someone is older than you, then that makes them more mature or knowledgeable than you. As if, they have all the answers. WRONG. The No. 1 thing you should know about your adult colleagues at work is that they are still learning…just as you are. So no, they […]

I hate workplace politics.

August 23, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

I really do. Like, why must people have such fragile egos in the workplace? It’s work, not prom. No one is getting crowned king or queen around here. According to Wikipedia, workplace or office politics is defined as: The strategies that people play to gain advantage, personally or for a cause they support. The term […]

8 things to do when leaving a job

August 16, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

It’s easy to just leave a job and never associate yourself with it again. You’ve already given this company years of your time, and you don’t need them lingering in your life any longer. However, would if I told you that your last impression is just as important as your first impression? I read a […]

Asking questions at work

June 21, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

I find that a lot of my peers have issues asking others for help, especially at work. There are numerous reasons why they could be feeling this way: fear of seeming inadequate fear of depending on someone introversion pride/arrogance complacency But I’m letting you all know today that it’s OK to ask for help! Give […]