Being taken advantage of at work can feel unfair and frustrating. In fact, in extreme situations, it may even feel like you’re getting screwed over at work entirely. To that end, this article is going to look at what it means to get screwed over at work. We’ll assess how to know if you’re being screwed over, look at common examples, and provide recommendations for what to do if...
While difficult to quantify, a company culture is something that you’ll hear executives and business leaders talk about all of the time. And if you’ve been in the corporate world for a while, you’ll know that each company has it’s own unique culture. Some companies emphasize a fast-paced environment, where speed and adaptability are critical values. Others are measure...
“It this…it?” That line is the apt opening to a recent article from Kyla Scanlon in Fast Company talking about how she was feeling months after starting her first job out of college at an asset management firm. For Kyla, and many others, there is an increasing feeling of emptiness that comes with the modern work culture. You’re expected to dedicate at least 40 hours per...
Even in a good economy, it can feel impossible to find a job at times. Remote work, for all of the positive it brings, has made the job search market all the more competitive, as you’re now competing against hundreds of candidates from all across the globe for remote positions. For on-site positions, it can be tough to find a job in your area that tightly aligns to your skills, interests...
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 “Total...
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...