It happens every day. People being what we are, someone is going to say or do something that makes you think, "You have got to be kidding!" There is probably no way to avoid these moments, but you do not have to add to an already sticky ... more »
Few things are more tiring and draining than working a job that requires you to stand on your feet for prolonged periods of time. Take a cue from the nursing industry by following these tips to spare you soreness... more »
In today's workplace, you likely have many, many bosses. Everyone has a "nominal" supervisor, the one responsible for you as an employee. But you have plenty of other "functional" bosses -- team leaders, project leaders and so on. If you've been ... more »
Let’s just face it, we are all overworked and underpaid. We want to take a vacation but don’t for fear of falling to far behind. We want to go to the doctors but, our health insurance plan only covers one visit a year. Sound familiar? If so, you ... more »
Everyone on the job depends on each other to meet goals. And everyone makes mistakes, some bigger than others. When you slip you could hear about it from a co-worker. How you react can affect your future at work... more »
Few people enjoy having their ideas, actions or behavior criticized, even when the criticism is expected. But by facing criticism with the right attitude, you can preserve positive relationships with your critics and learn about yourself in the ... more »
The lives of actors and models are usually portrayed as glamorous and extravagant. Unfortunately this is not typical for these professions. Instead, most actors and models have to worksecond and third jobs to get by during times when they aren't ... more »
Having confidence is important. And accepting your body is one step closer to achieving self confidence. However, it can be really hard to accept your body and have confidence, what with all the skinny models and airhead, rich celebrities the ... more »
So, you want to look important? Successful? Busy? Then you want to be like the businessmen you see see all around you. The one walking to the boardroom. The one sitting in the first class lounge at the airport. Or the one getting into the BMW. ... more »
Face it, life in Grownup Land can be hard sometimes. From finding jobs to finding gray hairs, the stress and frustration can make you long for the days when your biggest problem was having training wheels on your bike that were uneven. Oh, to be ... more »
Your new boss was a great co-worker. Competent, friendly and helpful, he was one of the "go to" people on the team. Now, though, he is leading the team. It's an awkward situation, but with a little thought you can make it work for everyone... more »
You are working hard at the keyboard, pounding out the last paragraphs of your office report when it hits you. That seizing pain shoots through your fingers and up your wrist and into your arm. You try to shake the pain away, but that only gives ... more »
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 the Supervisor to discuss how you were ... more »
This article will give you some tips on avoiding an office romance. From the author of the upcoming book entitled "Think like an Interviewer: Your job-hunting guide to suceess.".. more »
Most Americans are not happy at their current jobs. But there's no reason you have to be frustrated. Learn how to cope with these simple steps... more »
Work--we all have to do it. Maybe at some time we started in our "dream career". Or we were just desperate. Either way, all work and no play can lead to stress and serious physical and psychological problems. So here are some ways ... more »
Perfection -- the ideal goal! Or is it? Many people claim to be perfectionists, and strive to be perfect. However, perfection has a price that is frequently too high. Here's how to adjust your goals and the supporting behaviors... more »
It is a fact---the highest rate of suicidal level depression takes place in people who take care of others (health care workers). It is also a fact that half of those who get veterinary degrees wind up doing something completely different within ... more »
If you are being bothered by skin conditions, it is quite possible that your work environment is a principal source of dryness, lack of sunlight and stress that manifests in poor skin. This article discusses the things to consider in your work ... more »
Whether you work for someone else or are self-employed, it is very important that you are able to create balance between your work life and your family/personal life. Without that balance, you will experience high levels of stress, burn out, and ... more »
Does your job require 30% to 50% travel or more? Welcome to the world of the Road Warrior. Strange places, hotels, food…. All of these add up to stress and change, and when you're experiencing them, you cannot be at your best for the job you ... more »
Educators are the key to the future of our country. Every day we send our children off to school and hope they are receiving the best education possible. In this article, I will discuss some tips and tricks to being a successful educator in any ... more »
I could not help but write this. I have worked in retail for almost 4 years and some of the things people do without thinking about are absolutely amazing... more »
Anyone can be a Top Notch Nanny. You will learn how to provide structure and fun as well as a healthy environment for the children and family. You will also learn how to develop patience, implement order, and have loads of fun along the way... more »
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