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Entries Tagged as 'Co-workers'

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

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

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

We’re Responsible for Our Own Work Relationships

May 12th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 2 Comments

In the 1970s, for the first time…women were taught to be responsible for our own orgasms..It’s a good philosophy…more you participate, the better the result

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Tags: Bosses · Career · Career change · Career development · Co-workers · Dear Work Coach · Health & Stress Mgt · Human resources · Inspiration · Job interviews · Job search · Networking · Working smart · Workplace

Help! My Boss Hates Me and Wants Me to Leave

April 18th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 2 Comments

I have been in a job for 5 1/2 years. The first 4 years were great until a co-worker (who disliked me from day one) was promoted to supervisor.

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Tags: Bosses · Career change · Co-workers · Creative job search · Dear Work Coach · Health & Stress Mgt · Inspiration · Job evaluations & feedback · When to leave a job · Working smart · Workplace

Help! My Co-Workers Don’t Follow The Rules and It’s Driving Me Crazy!

February 17th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 13 Comments

I’m a government employee who’s always on time for my job and always put in my full hours. However, I have co-workers who show up whenever they please

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Tags: Bosses · Co-workers · When to leave a job · Working smart · Workplace

Your Attitude at Work: Know Your Own Triggers

February 3rd, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments

A woman I know can’t stand having a boss. She’s been working for over 30 years and feels she knows her job as well as anyone. Every time her boss tells her to

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Tags: 40+ · Bosses · Career · Career development · Co-workers · Health & Stress Mgt · Inspiration · Working smart · Workplace

How to Build a Better Team…By Cursing???

October 18th, 2007 by Ronnie Ann · 1 Comment

A study out of Britain tells us there may be a place for curse words at work after all. Turns out there are some benefits to letting go with a blast of 4-letter

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Tags: Being a boss · Career · Co-workers · Health & Stress Mgt · Inspiration · Project Management · Working in IT · Working smart · Workplace

I Can See Your Job Really Bugs You!

August 7th, 2007 by Ronnie Ann · 1 Comment

I’m looking at my stats graph for the last 30 days and I have to laugh. The graph seems to replicate your moods. On weekends my stats plummet as you enjoy life

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Tags: Bosses · Career · Co-workers · Inspiration · Workplace

Why Doesn’t Her Boss Fire Her?

July 20th, 2007 by Ronnie Ann · 2 Comments

Dear Work Coach, I know an employee who has worked for umpteen years. During those years this person arrived to work late more times than not…drives me crazy

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Tags: Bosses · Co-workers · Dear Work Coach · Health & Stress Mgt · Working smart · Workplace

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