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Do you think – or know – that one of your coworkers is feeling threatened or intimidated by you? Whether it’s due to how you’re conducting yourself or not, some people will feel threatened by others in the workplace – it’s just the nature of the working environment. The problem is, however, that when someone […]

Want to know what to say when calling in sick with depression? This is something a lot of people, myself included, have struggled with – and it only makes the anxiety worse. I know how you feel. You don’t want to have to explain exactly how you’re feeling, have your mental health discussed around the

Is it true that work friends are not real friends? I’ve heard this said a number of times, but I have to say that it’s absolute nonsense. Sure, some coworkers are just being friendly because you have to work together, but it’s possible to make awesome friends at work – and many people do. The

Are you sad a coworker is leaving? I remember every single coworker I was friends with who left for another job and how it felt. It hurts. There is a feeling of loss and emptiness. It feels a lot like losing a friend or having someone move away – because that’s pretty much what it

Wondering how to tell your boss you’re sick via text message? As long as you know you’re able to inform your boss via text that you’re sick, you have nothing to be anxious about! Sending a text is much easier than having to speak to your boss, it’s quicker, and you have a record of

Let’s not pull any punches here, no one wants to work near loud, disruptive, annoying, obnoxious coworkers – it’s hell. Bit of an understatement, right? But sometimes, it’s unavoidable. I’ve been there myself, I know firsthand how annoying and distracting it can be trying to work near a loudmouth. To help you manage loud and

There are few things that feel worse professionally than being snitched on at work – no matter how big of a deal it is. Now, I’m not one to advocate getting any kind of revenge that will cause harm. However, you can get one up on the person who snitched ethically and come out looking

Want to know what to do when someone tries to make you look bad at work? Whether it’s a coworker who has taken a disliking to you or your boss pulling power plays, you have the right to defend yourself. It’s how you defend yourself when someone is trying to make you look bad so

Unfortunately, sabotage, undermining, and other toxic behaviors in the workplace are all too common. If you feel like you’re being targeted by a coworker, or even your boss, it’s important you’re 100% sure before doing something about it. To help you out, here are 11 signs you are being sabotaged at work and what you

Are you planning on quitting an understaffed job but you feel guilty? First of all, you shouldn’t feel guilty. It’s not your fault that your job is understaffed, neither is it your problem. Secondly, thinking about your coworkers is great, but you have to think about what’s best for you and make the best decision