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Nearly every man who develops an idea works it up to the point where it looks impossible, and then he gets discouraged. That's not the place to become discouraged.
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Your Career: What to do when your boss gives up
Your boss shows up late, sneaks out early, ignores e-mails and winces at work-related questions.
Sound familiar? Many managers are burned out from trying to get more work done with fewer staffers and resources. Some have even stopped caring.
That can frustrate employees who can’t get questions answered, are waiting in vain for decisions to be made and feel like the workplace is in limbo.
Here are some tips for those trying to cope with a boss who’s given up . . . read more Read More
Your Career: How to get organized as work piles up
Multitasking. It’s a practice many workers were familiar with before the recession, but now millions more must do it because they’re being asked to do more with less. . . . read more Read More
Your Career: New Year know-how
At the start of a new year, many people hope to see some positive changes in their jobs. Given the struggles at many companies, workers may need to make those changes happen themselves.
Fortunately, basics like keeping a good attitude and maintaining a healthy work/life balance can go a long way toward improving a worker’s sense of well-being. That might not get you a raise or immediate promotion, but you might feel a lot better when you walk through the office door each day.
Here are five ways to make your job better in the new year . . . read more Read More
Workplace lingo: The good and bad of office jargon
At the end of the day, it’s important to achieve a win-win solution. Be sure to think outside the box to demonstrate thought leadership. And harness key learnings to change the game on that mission-critical project.
Confused? You have company. Many workers say they’re fed up with business jargon and corporate buzzwords.
Every industry has its own lingo. In technology, employees use “bandwidth” in conversations that have nothing to do with the Internet, saying things like, “I don’t have the bandwidth to deal with this situation.”
In finance, workers toss about terms such as “best-in-breed” when referring to investments. And young attorneys at large law practices like to say they’re “underwater” when they’re busy, said Bob Knaier, a senior associate at a San Diego firm.
“It’s a nice example of how attorneys want to make things sound much more drastic than they are,” Knaier said. “‘I’m not just busy, but my life is at stake; I’m drowning in work.’”
Business speak does have some up sides, for example, creating a sense of camaraderie among co-workers. But many people still feel it can go a bit too far. Here are some tips for coping with the babble . . . read more Read More
