SIX OF THE WORST… things your company can do if you have anxiety
Recently my department at work has been on a "get to know everyone" kick. Which is at its core a good thing -- it's important to know who you work with, what they do, and [...]
SIX OF THE BEST… lessons learned from the things in my cubicle
I work in a cubicle. It's an open cubicle, so I'm not isolated or anything, but it's still a cubicle. I sit here for about nine hours a day, minus meetings. So of course I'm [...]
SIX OF THE BEST… ways to make work go a little faster
We're coming up on the end of the year, and for most people -- except those who work in retail -- that means a time for empty cubicles, holiday parties, free food (I will eat [...]
SIX OF THE BEST… ways technology depresses us
I have been diagnosed with depression by two different therapists. I'm pretty sure they're right. One of them, who I saw on and off for almost five years, said I had dysthymia with double-depression, which [...]
SIX OF THE BEST… things to reset when changing jobs
I changed jobs recently. I left the company I used to work at, bearing them no ill will and burning no bridges. I simply wanted a different challenge -- and I freely admit that sometimes [...]
SIX OF THE WORST… things about applying for jobs
It's finally happened. You're fed up with your job, and you want a change. Or maybe you were downsized and need to find work. Job hunting sucks. It's hard. It's basically a full-time job -- [...]