There's something magical about the word majestic and that's one of the secrets to having a great bucket list - challenging yourself to experience the MAJESTIC and feeling incredibly ALIVE while you’re still able. What I love about bucket lists is that there’s no right or wrong way to make them, and the items on your list can evolve with you over time. Write a new list every … [Read more...]
What to do if you didn’t get a promotion and your boss is an idiot
Are you wondering what you should do because you didn't get a promotion and your boss is an idiot? You probably want to scream, smash your desk, cry, slam every door in sight and punch your boss in the face so bad it hurts. I know exactly how you feel because it happened to me! Getting turned down for a promotion wrecked my life for a while, but thankfully I got my life back … [Read more...]
How to make a good impression at your first job
Whether you're still in high school or a recent college graduate, starting your first job can be an exciting yet daunting undertaking. Now that you've passed your interviews, signed your offer letter, and celebrated your win, it's time to get serious. Believe it or not, if you're too nonchalant about your new job you could blow yourself up and get fired if you start out on the … [Read more...]
What is the average severance package?
Job security just isn't what it used to be. You could arrive at work tomorrow thinking it's just another Monday and get blindsided when your boss pulls you aside and tells you that you've been laid off. Living in San Francisco where there are more startups that I can count, this is especially true. Not only that, it's pretty common nowadays for people to voluntarily move from … [Read more...]
No pain, no gain!
"No pain, no gain!" For those of you who grew up in the 80s like me, you probably remember Jane Fonda's impact on the exercise industry quite well. I remember working out to her videos in gym class. It's pretty funny to picture that now. Our gym teacher was basically slacking on the job. He'd roll one of those old tube TVs onto the gym floor and pop a VHS tape into the VCR … [Read more...]