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Entries Tagged as 'Bosses'

Do I Have to Suck Up to My Boss to Get Promoted?

July 31st, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 3 Comments

Dear Work Coach,
I read your blog and it makes an interesting read. I am looking for some answers. I hope you can help me.
I have been working for more than 3 yrs in my company. I joined from a fresher level to go on to become one of the leads (though not on [...]

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Tags: Bosses · Career development · Co-workers · Uncategorized · Working in IT · Working smart

Why Didn’t My Boss Understand Me?

July 15th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments

I’ve worked with so many people who whine about not being understood or given a chance to show what they really can do… But honestly, the burden is as much on

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Tags: Being a boss · Bosses · Working smart

Should I Look for a Job with a Competing Company?

July 14th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 3 Comments

AW wrote a few weeks ago asking for help about a new job he started not too long before that in software sales in the Asia-Pacific market. He thought it was a dream job, but the dream turned out to be a nightmare for him. He originally was recruited with the possibility that the [...]

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Tags: Bosses · Career change · Dear Work Coach · Dream jobs · Technology · When to leave a job · Working smart

Careful What You Say When You Leave Your Job!

July 8th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 2 Comments

Many of us dream about that day…finally say good-bye to a bad boss. But some do more…take to the Internet to tell everyone just how horrible…former boss

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Tags: Bosses · Career change · Reasons for leaving last job · References, Visas, Processing · Technology · Working smart

How Cafe Navigation Tabs Can Help You Find a Job

June 17th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 4 Comments

Because I’ve needed help many times in my own career with job search, career change, interviews or resumes, I selected some things I hope will be helpful to you

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Tags: Bosses · Career · Co-workers · Dream jobs · Inspiration · Job interviews · Job search

Help! My Hollywood Dream Job is Eating Me Alive

June 15th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 2 Comments

I’m 27-years old and work in the movie business…I thought I was doing pretty good. Cut to six months later and…I can never do it ‘just right’ for my boss.

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Tags: Bosses · Career · Dear Work Coach · Dream jobs · Salary & benefits · Uncategorized · When to leave a job · Working smart

Gave Notice on My Job But They’re Making It Hard!

June 9th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments

Dear Work Coach, I recently handed in my notice and am trying to leave with dignity and fairness but have found myself being subjected to unfair treatment

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Tags: Bosses · Dear Work Coach · Health & Stress Mgt · When to leave a job · Working smart

Wuhoo! 4-Day Work Week in Birmingham, Alabama

June 2nd, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments

I hate that people are being hit so hard by the high cost of gas, but what a smart thing for that City to do. Now that’s taking lemons and making lemonade!

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Tags: Being a boss · Bosses · Health & Stress Mgt · Human resources · Inspiration · Salary & benefits · Technology · Working in IT · Working smart

But My Boss Really IS Stupid!

May 30th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments

About 20 years ago I worked for a man I used to call a living brain donor..always wondered how he managed to become a bank Vice President with so little smarts!

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Tags: Bosses · Career development · Co-workers · Inspiration · Working smart · Workplace

Horrible Evaluation and Yet I’m Doing My Job Right!

May 28th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 4 Comments

Dear Work Coach, I just got the worst work review ever!!! I’ve never received one like this…not one good thing said about me…I was insulted in the paragraph

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Tags: Bosses · Career · Dear Work Coach · Job evaluations & feedback · Job search · When to leave a job · Working in IT

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