Career

Leaving a job where you got on well with and appreciated your boss isn’t always easy – but you have to further your career. The best thing you can do to show your boss how much you appreciated their support is to send them a thank you note. It only takes a few minutes to […]

I’m sure you’ve noticed that discussing salaries and pay is taboo in the workplace, and something most people are uncomfortable with. But, why is it inappropriate to discuss salary with coworkers? Well, this is a complicated and sensitive topic. There are certainly some pros to discussing how much you’re being paid with your coworkers. But

We all know it’s taboo and even frowned upon by most employers to discuss your salary and pay with your coworkers. But, is it illegal to discuss salary with coworkers, and can your employer stop you? In a word, no. It’s neither illegal nor can your employer punish you (legally) for discussing your salary with

Having coworkers sticking their noses into your work and overstepping boundaries is incredibly frustrating. Whether they are acting with good intentions or not, it feels condescending, it’s undermining you, and it’s annoying – all of which will have a negative impact on your work. Telling a coworker to back off without offending them or causing

If you’re trying to figure out what to say to a doctor to get signed off work with stress, this article is going to help. Talking openly about stress, even to a doctor or mental health professional, is often incredibly difficult. I’ve been on both sides of this conversation, so hopefully, I can provide some

There is no better feeling than the interview for your dream job going well – just as there is no worse feeling than being rejected for the job! You’re not the first person to find yourself going through this rollercoaster of emotions, and you won’t be the last. But, how is it possible that an

Have you received an email notifying you that you were not successful in a recent job interview? I’m sorry to hear so, I know exactly how it feels. It doesn’t help much to hear this right now, but it’s not the end of the world – or even the last chance you’ll get for your

Office romances and crushes are almost always complicated. If your romantic interest is your boss, this adds an extra complication – and it can quickly turn bad if not managed correctly. The first thing you need to get right is whether or not your boss likes you in that way. To help you understand if

Want to know how to deal with coworkers who watch your every move and jump on any chance to make you look bad? This is one of the most annoying and toxic coworker behaviors, nobody likes to be micromanaged or have someone watching over them. However, when you know how to deal with people like

Looking for ways and advice on how to deal with sneaky coworkers? I can help! Working with sneaky, backstabbing, sabotaging, jealous, and generally toxic coworkers can be completely soul-destroying. Their behavior can hold you back from performing at your best, cause you to feel down – and even drive you to want to leave. Don’t