We all have that one jerk in the office that you simply cannot stand. He is boisterous, arrogant, selfish little prick that everyone just wishes for his resignation. Here are some telltale signs that you have a jerk or (maybe it is YOU) in your work environment. Colleagues talk behind your back, and you don’t…
Tag: Manager
Whisper: I admit I slept with my manager to get a promotion
*As told to Kally from someone who wishes to be anonymous It only happened recently this year and as much as I would thought I would beat myself up or feel ashamed of my actions, I actually don’t. I do believe that my means justifies the means. Before you jump into conclusion that I am…
10 Type of Characters You will Bump into in an Office Party (Part 1)
Yes, it’s that time of the year where everyone let down their hair, boogie to the party music and flirts a little with that cute secretary that you have been eyeing for the whole year. We are talking about the end of the year office party! For some fun, we are going to list 10…
A Word of Advice: Thief in the Coop
Hi Kally, I wish to say that I always look forward in reading your articles during my lunchtime. Some of the tips you gave are really helpful, some even change my habits and made me a better manager. Recently, I found myself in a dilemma. One of my team member have been stealing in the…
Do you ask why?
As I look through my blog stats, I wonder if everyone looks at their stats the same way. Do folks question if the likes are by people who really read the whole article? Or are they awarded because of their support for you and your website? Do you ask yourself why? This is the same…
Are you being bullied?
Is it possible not to be aware that you are being taken advantage of? Absolutely. Recently, I bumped into a friend who has started his first job three years ago. For three years, he has been tasked to run simple errands, passed out for notable projects and even missed out on promotion opportunities. He wasn’t…
Word of Advice: Balanced Choices
Dear Kally, I have been working in my company as an assistant manager for 2 years now and in all, 8 years in the automation manufacturing industry. Last appraisal in June, my boss told me that I have been earmarked to be taking over his position when he retires at the end of next year…
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