While working in an office is probably the most common working path in our current knowledge economy, it doesn’t mean that it’s for everyone. Take my five year old, for example. He is the most active child I have every encountered. Absolutely full of energy, extremely physical, and always on the move. Yes, he’s only five, but even if he calms down a bit, movement and physicality...
Getting all the way through the application, interview, and reference check process to receive a job offer takes a lot of work. And when that job offer finally comes, it can feel extraordinarily exciting. However, on the flip side, if the company that gave you the job offer suddenly goes radio silent, particularly after you accepted the offer, it can be alarming and deflating. So, this article is...
If you’ve tried a variety of different jobs and career paths, and have yet to find your best fit work, you may find yourself in a position where you’re wondering…do all jobs suck? This article is going to attempt to unpack that very question. We’re going to look at the percentage of people that hate their jobs, why so many people hate their jobs, and attempt to answer the...
Searching for a job can be humbling. You send out dozens and sometimes maybe even hundreds of applications. And over and over again, you don’t hear back. Or maybe you finally land an interview, but then are rejected. And in some cases, you maybe even get your references checked, but are ghosted after that. There may be a certain point where you start to wonder…am I unemployable? If...
If you’re applying for jobs, there’s a good chance that you’ll come across the term “total hours available per week” on an application. But what does the term mean? And how should you respond when you see that question? This article is going to answer those questions, with responses sourced from various career experts. Let’s dive in. What Does...
Spending the normal working day hours of eight hours per day, five days per week working for somebody else doing something that you don’t like feels like it can drain the life out of you. As a result, many people reject the idea of wanting a job and wanting to work at all. Instead, they come to feel that “I don’t want a job I just want a life”. And if you find...
One of the most common characteristics of a bad boss is micromanagement. It can be frustrating, demoralizing, and negatively impact your performance at work. But the impact can go beyond just the workplace. There are also psychological effects of micromanagement. To that end, this article breaks down micromanagement, the common signs, and the psychological effects of micromanagement. All of the...
If you have a tense relationship with your boss, you might be wondering about the root cause and how to handle the situation. Do you have a boss that is simply toxic? Is your boss testing you? Or could your boss be threatened by you? To that end, this article is going to walk through the most common signs that your boss may be threatened by you. The content below was all submitted by various...
When your boss starts to change their behavior towards you, it can be difficult to know what to make of it. Is your boss wanting you to leave? Are you on the verge of getting fired? Or is it a sign that your boss is testing your readiness for more responsibility? This article is going to unpack the most common signs your boss is testing you. To do that, we had a group of experts submit what they...
Working a professional career is demanding. There is a lot of pressure and there are high expectations to deliver results. And that is only compounded when you have a toxic boss that consistently makes you feel incompetent. So what do you do if you find yourself in that situation? This article unpacks what to do when your boss makes you feel incompetent and brings together advice from top career...
