With technology now an integral part of any business, separating work from one’s personal life is becoming more challenging. One has to check their work email or internal messaging system through their phone or computer, and it is more likely that they will continue working even if they are at home. However, doing this practice…
Tag: Boundaries
The Price of Oversharing with Your Boss
When you ask people what you can do to improve your work life, many suggest building a good working relationship with your boss. It can be a scary notion at first, but it can make or break your career. It will also be more challenging to advance your career if you do not try to…
How to Set Boundaries and Increase Your Productivity
Regarding work, it can be hard to say no to whatever your boss or team asks you to do. You can be reluctant to do it for many reasons, from losing the opportunity to show off your skills to being scared of the implications of answering no. However, being able to say no and setting…
How to Protect Yourself When Working With A Narcissist
In every company, there are narcissists who can either help the team achieve their goals or make it hard for others to succeed, so their position is not affected. Working with these kinds of people can be tricky because of the lengths they will take for their interest, and if you fight them, you will…
10 Ways to Prevent Yourself from Doing Overtime when Working From Home
Working from home is now a standard for many companies, especially with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. While working from home, many people found themselves getting up earlier or stay up later to complete their work even though they no longer spend time to commute. Some of my friends found that they are overworking…
Guest Post: How I Dealt With A Boss From Hell
In January of last year, I took a job that taught me a lot about interpersonal relationships, office politics, and how to deal with an alcoholic for a boss. Within the first week at this company, my boss was already bad-mouthing employees in front of me, asking me (at noon) if I wanted to join him for…
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