With Q4 around the corner, it's a good time to start thinking about your performance evaluation at work, especially if you want a raise. When I worked full-time in corporate America, I used to salivate at every thought of getting a raise. Money was a huge motivator for me while I was building my career. I wanted financial independence as quickly as possible. The funny thing … [Read more...]
What is it like to be a manager? The great, so-so and downright crappy
Are you wondering what is it like to be a manager? There's lots to think about because it can be a whole range of experiences! I held a managerial position for about eight years that had a huge impact on my career. Some experiences were great, some were just so-so and others were downright crappy. But I learned so much in those years about myself, the individuals in my team, … [Read more...]
How to make the most of a 9 to 5 job
When I was getting ready to graduate from college, I had absolutely no intentions of becoming a self-employed entrepreneur someday. The thought never even crossed my mind. My number one goal was to find a reliable full-time job that would enable me to pay rent and buy food so I wouldn't starve to death. Although I love being self-employed now, I wouldn't have been able to … [Read more...]
Yes! The Best Rejection Ever
Normally, rejection sucks. No one enjoys being dismissed, passed over, or turned down especially when you feel you've done everything right. Rejection is at its worst when you get ridiculed - you just have to believe that karma will catch up to bullies and people who are rude. We can get so caught up in the moment when we want something so bad that we feel like our life is over … [Read more...]
Why Working 40 Hours A Week Is Ridiculously Easy
WOW. I am absolutely, unbelievably and incredibly exhausted. I just finished working about 169 hours over 13 days straight. Yes, when I say straight I mean working through the weekend. That averages out to 13 hours each day. Once you've pushed yourself to the extreme, it makes doing everything else so much easier. Working forty hours a week now sounds like a walk in the park … [Read more...]