01. Toxic boss? Shouting, screaming, swearing. Oh yes, and then there are the impossible deadlines and the blame-shifting. Is he the boss from hell?
Read02. Are you a problem employee? We all have them – really bad days at work. But do you rock the boat more than you should? Do you recognise yourself in the following scenarios? Read 03. 10 new job questions So the job has been offered to you and you’re feeling unsure whether you should accept it or not? Are you feeling emotionally insecure whether you’re making the right decision? Read 04. The great escape Work provides you with a secure income, but there’s often a high personal price to be paid in return. This article is for everyone who dreams of escaping the nine-to-five slog. Read 05. 10 bad reasons to quit your job Everyone dreams of it from time to time – the winning lottery ticket, a cascade of champagne, a rather curt letter of resignation and that expression on your boss's face. Read 06. Good reasons to quit your job Most people dream of it – the millions in the bank and the farewell party. There are some bad reasons to quit your job, but then there are also the good ones. Read 07. Perfectionism a problem? "Thanks for your proposal. It was superb. Unfortunately it missed the deadline. Sorry." If you've heard that before, chances are you've fallen prey to perfectionism.
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08. Is this job not for you? How can you tell during the interview whether taking on this job will be like stepping into a minefield? Read 09. Dealing with unemployment With our economy being what it is, chances are high that every person will have at least one, if not more, stretches of unemployment. So, how will you cope? Read 10. Love the job you have! The reality of most of our lives is that we have to work. Nine-to-five, or nine-to-nine in some cases. Grind, grind, grind – and we're not speaking of coffee here. So what now?
Read 11. Are you burnt out? It is 4 a.m. and you are pacing the house, drafting an imaginary letter of resignation, fighting a sense of outrage and inadequacy. Read 12. Between jobs? You’re not working at the moment. Whether you resigned or were retrenched, it’s a time of transition which can be empowering or debilitating, depending on how you handle it. Read | |