We've all had bad days at work that we just couldn't wait to be over. Things are never easy all the time. But if you find yourself having way more bad days than good, and you feeling unappreciated at work on top of all that, then you've got serious problems to address. And fast! I've had all types of bosses in my career, and fortunately most of them have been great. But if … [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 … [Read more...]
What To Do If You’ve Been Passed Over For A Promotion
One reason why people start hating their jobs is because they've been passed over for some less-than-deserving mortal. Others start resenting their jobs because they didn't get the raise they were expecting, despite the new hire making 20% more! Bitterness pervades, and things go downhill quickly if the situation is not addressed. So what happens when your manager … [Read more...]
How To Engineer Your Layoff Book Review: Best Severance Negotiation Strategies
It's not very often you can say a book changed your life. But that's just what happened to me when I read How To Engineer Your Layoff: Make A Small Fortune By Saying Goodbye written by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai. It changed my life for the better, forever. It was a very profitable use of my time, and has returned at least 1,500 times more than the cost. The book is … [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...]