Another fresh batch of college graduates are tossing their caps in the air. While I'm sure all of them are thrilled to toss out their books and be done with finals, it's hard to say how many are actually excited about entering the work force. It's competitive out there, and graduating with a job offer in hand isn't guaranteed anymore. My babysitter is a perfect example. She's … [Read more...]
How Much Is The Average Severance Package? Once You Know You’ll Never Want To Quit Again
One of my good friends Christine is thinking about negotiating a separation agreement with her employer of six years. She works in marketing at Gap and is ready for a change of pace and a new career path. She got married to her college sweetheart last year and would really like to work at a public service company like the Friends of the Urban Forest, a non-profit organization … [Read more...]
Blink and it’s gone! Untemplater 2017 Year In Review
Blink and it's gone; another year comes to a close. Time doesn't stop for anyone, no matter how desperately we need it. You've probably got a lot on your mind. I certainly do. Things get crazy this time of year - promotions and raises or frustratingly a lack thereof, figuring out what gifts to buy your family and friends, visiting relatives, dealing with bad weather, scrambling … [Read more...]
Success starts with sleep – seriously!!
The entire summer and half of autumn have completely escaped me and there's a reason: I'm a new (sleep challenged) mom! I didn't write about my pregnancy or mention I had a baby until just now because it has been a BIG lifestyle adjustment that I've been enjoying privately for a while. I must say that being a first time parent is so much harder than I ever could have … [Read more...]
10 Ways To Be A Better Manager
Congrats on your role as a manager! It's a challenging job but can be extremely rewarding if well executed. My years as a manager certainly taught me more than I ever anticipated and I'm grateful for the opportunities I had as a result. Surprisingly, a lot of people in leadership roles at work don’t much how to effectively manage people because they were never formally trained. … [Read more...]