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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Guest Post: Emotional Intelligence – the key to success at work
Emotional Intelligence Most people in the world are controlled by their emotions; the good news is that emotional intelligence can be learned, developed and improved upon. Emotional intelligence (EI) is about making sense of your own emotions, and learning to use this powerful insight to your advantage. Many people struggle with low emotional intelligence and this…
Reminiscing 2 Years Ago
Reminiscing 2 years ago this period where I handed in my resignation letter in the most reluctant mood ever. I was totally immersed in my career, peak of my time, enjoying my work and what it brings me – the satisfaction, the achievements, the recognition and of course, the great pay and benefits that come…
Interview Types & How To Smash Them For Six
Photo Are you bored at work? Does the job not mean as much to you as it did in the past? If the answer if yes, it’s time to change jobs. Changing jobs is a scary prospect, especially if you have worked there for years, but it’s necessary. Only when you leave your comfort zone…
12 Mood-Lifting Songs before Your Huge Presentation
Music plays a big part in my life. I have use music to set my mood on a day to day basis like getting my daughter to sleep (Yellow by Coldplay) or getting ready for a hot date with my significant half (I got a feeling by Black Eyed Peas) or decking myself up for…
Inappropriate Interview Questions
Do you know that there are questions that you shouldn’t ask or be asked during a job interview? Guess what? Some countries even made these questions illegal! Yes, you can get yourself in hot waters if you are caught unaware. If you are a hiring manager or a recruiter, heads up on the following inappropriate…
Everyone Should Have A Website lo
Nowadays, technology is pretty a huge part of our lives. Whether it is Twitter or your-name.com, everyone is connected on the World Wide Web. Those who followed me on MiddleMe since day 1 will know that I’m not very big on social media and online presence. However, no matter how much you hate having your…
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