If the job you once loved is now a “like” at most, it may be time to consider looking elsewhere for employment. This is not to suggest you pack up your desk every time you have a bad day with the boss. But if you’re getting that gut feeling of discontent more days than not,…
Who would’ve imagined a few years ago that working remotely would be the new norm for so many people? In fact, a Gallup poll shows 72 percent of white-collar workers are continuing to work from home as COVID-19 cases plummet around the U.S. Working remotely definitely has its benefits! Yoga pants, t-shirts, and shorts are the…
When many employees were “forced” to go home to work during the Pandemic of 2020, “temporarily” became permanent for a lot of us. So, quite a few individuals have decided it’s time to move to parts of the country where life can be enjoyed while doing jobs remotely. If this is a choice you now have, but you’re…
The pandemic of 2020 left many people jobless. If this is your story, you may be wondering what to do next although you have little motivation to go back to how things were before. So this may actually be a great time to make a change in your career plan if you were not previously in…
Ever feel like your world just got blown to pieces? This question reminds me of the cartoon series The Coyote and Road Runner Show. Think of the scenes where Wile E. Coyote gets flattened to the road by some unexpected collision with a train, cargo ship, or huge boulder that comes out of nowhere and then Smush! He was crushed! Coyote…
Did you know that less than 15% of the American workforce is truly “engaged” in their work each day? This means that more than 80% are frustrated and unfulfilled in their daily work. Throughout history, men and women have been conditioned to think of their jobs as drudgery to endure for a paycheck. The weekend is often thought of…
Change is the only constant in life.” ~Heraclitus This quote may have first been stated over 2,000 years ago by a Greek philosopher, but it couldn’t be more accurate for us today. We all deal with various types of transitions as we mature. Here are just a few of the more familiar ones: Completing educational…
January is a time when many individuals desire to make changes of one kind or another. And it’s great when life modifications are self-prompted and accomplished over the weeks following. Unfortunately, for some, this month is also known for its cold sting of unwelcomed surprise job losses and hiring freezes. In fact, according to Forbes.com, “December…
If you’re still trying to figure out how to work from home and stay connected with others, you’re not alone. It’s taken many of us time to adjust to the new way of balancing personal/home and job responsibilities. Here are a few ideas that have worked well for me. Stay connected through: Friend Groups Before I stopped…
December is normally a joyful month for most of us. But for many individuals this year, the termination of their career has wrapped them in a much-less cheerful spirit. Have you, too, recently experienced the bite of losing your job? Regardless of the reason, job loss is never an easy wound to heal. And what may be worse is the constant wondering, How…