The Semi-retirement Option
Question: I turn 65 in September. I have a small savings account, a few investments and have done the math. … Continue reading The Semi-retirement Option
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Smarter Than My Boss: I Threaten Her
Question: I threaten my supervisor. It’s not my fault, but it may cost me my job. Things were going well … Continue reading Smarter Than My Boss: I Threaten Her
Recovering from Quiet Quitting: Don’t let your career dreams die
Question: The employer I work for, the branch office for a large, national corporation, is considered “the best” in our … Continue reading Recovering from Quiet Quitting: Don’t let your career dreams die
Have Your Weekends Disappeared?
If you’ve lost your weekends to work projects begging to be finished and annoying pop-up employer emails, you’re not alone. … Continue reading Have Your Weekends Disappeared?
Would You Wish Your Job on Your Worst Enemy?
“Would you recommend your employer or your profession to your children—or any young people— you care about?” When Workforce Institute … Continue reading Would You Wish Your Job on Your Worst Enemy?
How to Get Your Boss Fired (& Maybe Even Set Him Up)
Question: I’ve been a go-with-the-flow employee all my life. I’ve put up with bad bosses and kept a smile on … Continue reading How to Get Your Boss Fired (& Maybe Even Set Him Up)
High-horse Manager Critiques Me for Being Twice-divorced
Question: I loved my job until seven months ago. That’s when our former chief executive officer retired, and our board … Continue reading High-horse Manager Critiques Me for Being Twice-divorced
Toxic Boss: 5 Proven Strategies for Surviving the Negative, Controlling, Toxic Boss
Question: My boss is negative, controlling, and judgmental. He criticizes everything I do, which makes working for him feel like … Continue reading Toxic Boss: 5 Proven Strategies for Surviving the Negative, Controlling, Toxic Boss
Clues Your Manager Is Threatened By You & What To Do When This Happens
Question: When the company I worked for hit the skids during the pandemic, a large national competitor bought up our … Continue reading Clues Your Manager Is Threatened By You & What To Do When This Happens
Terrified I’ll Be Laid Off
Question: My wife and I are scared I’ll be laid off. We went into debt during the pandemic when my … Continue reading Terrified I’ll Be Laid Off