Frustrations at Work

Throughout my work experience, I have come in contact with a variety of people. Many were cool and there were a few that were not. Some thought of themselves as funny when in actuality they were...

No employee likes an angry customer and no customer likes to be told "No.". This can lead to yelling simply because they do not understand.

Providing customer service over the phone can be very difficult, since you're dealing with dozens of people every day who may not be in the best mood. However, by following some basic tips, you...

Many of us work in customer service these days. It is the job that will always be there in one form or another. Whether dealing with people over the phone or in person the angry person can be...

Whether you're single or married, with kids or not, it's important for your physical health and well being to periodically enjoy a real "day off." Many find it difficult to escape...

We all have days (weeks?) when we'd rather not be stuck in our office. The sun is out, the beach is calling your name, and yet paperwork abounds and your boss is giving you "the look"....

We all do it. We get a little sick feeling in our stomachs on Sunday evenings when we realize that the weekend is over and we have to go back to work on Monday morning. Why can't the weekends...

Many office workers, work within cubicles, separating you from other workers. This can be a challenging situation and being able to work in privacy can be a challenge. What do you do when you...

Is your job just too boring? Do you ever feel like doing things just to annoy your co-workers (and entertain yourself). Check out the list below for some suggestions that are sure to annoy some...

Misunderstandings and communication problems remain one of the most common sources of workplace strife. While conflict is inevitable, it need not ruin your workday. Try these conflict resolution...

If you're like me and have a lot of difficulty paying attention in business or staff meetings, try a few of my "secret" activities to help you discreetly pass the time away. Never fall...

If your office has a phone at all then you're definitely getting unwanted telemarketing calls on a daily basis that eat up your valuable time. How do you make them stop? Unfortunately, you can't...

Faced with ethical dilemmas it's all too easy to make the wrong choice and cause yourself major trouble. Some ethical decisions can be decided by application of basic rules of fairness and/or the...

Ever feel like the entire world is getting ahead without you? Are you constantly hearing that your attitude needs "adjusting?" Many people face just the issues that I have pointed out...

Performance Reviews can mean the difference between a promotion and a dismissal. A quick and appropriate response to a poor performance review can actually turn the review to your advantage!

In my life I've had the honor of being a customer service representative both in person and over the phone. One of the biggest challenges can be when the time comes to deal with angry and rude...

We all wake up, roll over, look at the alarm clock and mumble under our breaths: "God, I hate my job" - or at least I know I sure do! I actually work 2 jobs, on average about 75 hours...

Stress is natural part of all of our lives. Unfortunately, there are situations that make us feel like we're going to lose our minds if they are not handled properly. This article is intended to...

How do you get or stay motivated when the wind has been knocked out of your sails? Here are some great practices that if you incorporate into your daily life, WILL make a difference.

Are you frustrated by a coworker or family member who annoys you with their bad behaviour? Do you work with a colleague who repeatedly says or does annoying and thoughtless things? Do you just...

If work is stressful try these jokes.

Do you ever feel like you're working for Naomi Campbell, in that any given moment a cell phone may be thrown in the direction of your head. You work, you toil just to pay the bills. You...

If you have ever had your work questioned or even attacked, you know it's a terrible feeling. No one wants to hear statements like "Creating that brochure seemed like a waste of time",...

"How can I relax?!?!" This question is as trivial as - what came first, the chicken or the egg?! In this article I will show you 4 easy ways to achieve your inner peace & finally RELAX!

My dad often told me "You aren't supposed to enjoy work, that's why they call it work." You may not be in your dream job right now. At some point most people have to work somehwere...

Leaving a job can be a very difficult process, but once you have made up your mind its vital you leave on the best terms possible. You never know when you may need them as a reference. In this...

The office management is not an easy task. One has to study well and then put in his/her ideas to the Employees with confidence.A step by step procedure is given in items 1 to 3 below.

Couples in long term relationships often complain of sexual listlessness within the monogamy. Unfortunately, it's because we become SO comfortable with our partners. By this, I mean not only...

It has happened to just about everyone. A co-worker takes credit for your work, or blames a mistake on you, or just generally causes you a hard time at work. Maybe they want your job. Maybe...

Working in the corporate world, there is more often than not someone above you. Sometimes you have several bosses, which can be even more discouraging. I work for someone who thinks that...

With 24-hours in a day it shouldn't be that difficult to "find time for me", but for many of us we put other things before ourselves and this can take a toll on "Me." Remember...

in life there are many things that can kill you: cigarettes, fatty food, too much alcohol, the list goes on and on...BUT why isn't anyone talking about the idiots you have to work with day after...

An employee entered my office enraged. She was breathing out accusations against me and was so visibly shaken. It took everything in me to remain calm and to keep my composure as she fired...

Do you want to learn how to beat someone at their own game? Tired of them mocking you or being ahead or you? Well, now it’s time to give them a good challenge. It’s actually a pretty simple...

Sick of being polite when it comes to telling your boss to shove it? Here are some tips for writing a memorable resignation letter that will give you satisfaction once and for all. Take that Mr....

The book "The Secret" introduced a great many people to something called "the law of attraction." What follows is a Christian view of this "law."

Failure leads to loss of confidence or depression and caused by problems. But how do we deal with it positively and more objectively. This steps could surely help:

We all have those really good days and days that are just alright. But it never fails. We all seem to get targeted with days where waking up on the wrong side of the bed is an understatement....

When I think of bullies, I usually think of playgrounds and children, or even high-schools. But I never thought that I would find bullies in the workplace, but I did and more than once. Although...

It happens all the time...especially in these hard economic times...you start venting with some of your co-workers and the next thing you know you are called into a meeting with your Manager and...

If you own your own business or do freelance or contract work, you'll probably deal with difficult customers frequently. Of course you know that if you don't meet a client's expectations, you can...

Everybody gets frustrated and depressed with the job at some point in their life. Following are some tips to help motivate you at work.

Wow. So you sit down at your cubicle, trying to start your day. Your computer is slow, the lights are flickering...all these you can deal with. Then you hear it..."clip, clip, clip"....

When the boss plays favorites, somebody gets hurt. Inter-office harmony is endangered and teamwork is practically impossible. No boss in her right mind would deliberately sabotage the harmony and...

Let's face it. Sometimes your cubicle is the best place to work on your blog, your novel, or your amateur porn site. With the following tips, you can maximize your slacking while minimizing...