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I work in a small department in a remote backwoods section of the Boondocks. I am something of an "operator". Since the operation of the place is 24/7 and we must have someone on at all times, there is a list of all the employees phone numbers listed in the office. My gripe…
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Have you ever worked with
someone really cocky who always wanted to get his way no matter
what the cost? Now imagine if that person was Kanye West. He was
supposed to co-headline a tour with Lady Gaga, and if you know
anything about her, you know her provocative outfits, unique image
and bountiful… Read More »
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Co-stars Anna Paquin and
Stephen Moyer may play blood-thirsty lovers on HBO's series,
"True Blood," but they're a real couple off-screen
too. The actors began dating after they met at an audition for the
vampire series, but they kept the relationship a secret until
earlier this… Read More »
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While dating a coworker might seem like a wild, adventurous thrill ride that could make an otherwise drab workweek that much more exciting, there are a few key factors to keep in mind before taking the plunge into an office romance. Read More »
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I was surprised to see in a recent survey that workers' relationships with their bosses and fellow employees have apparently not been hurt by the recession. In fact, those relationships may have improved during the downturn.
The survey, from financial staffing firm Accountemps, showed that 87% of professionals said they have a good rapport with their supervisors, and 95% said they get along well with coworkers. Those figures are roughly the same as when the same survey was conducted in 2005, when the economy was better.
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Shari Storm: The first time I left my baby in a daycare, I spent my morning commute sobbing. The second day I dropped my baby off at daycare, I spent my morning commute sobbing and my lunch hour…
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They might be lurking in the cubicle next
to you or lounging in a cushy corner office. They could be
e-nagging you daily or haunting your dreams at night. That’s right,
the people you work with have the power to influence, annoy,
inspire, and scare the living daylights out of you (work
nightmares,… Read More »
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Are there days at work when you wish everyone would just play nice? One coworker is sulking in the corner, the other is talking another colleague down in hopes you'll agree, while another is cracking jokes left and right to get attention and to try to make everyone HAPPY. There's a reason for this kind of sandbox silliness, and it all is pretty easily traced to the roles we played as children in our families. Read More »
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It's tough. People are grumpy and with budget cuts happening everywhere, well, it's just plain stressful. That got me to thinking of tips I've heard and used to create a little peace and relaxation in the middle of the day.
Always remember, if you're stressed and in a bad mood, you project it through everything you do. Personally, my jaws clench, and I become short with people. And that's no fun. I'm not as effective as a leader, a mother or a friend. And while a little stress is good for performance, a lot of stress throws you and your nervous system out of whack, leading to nasty physical consequences as well as leaving you vulnerable to anxiety and depression.
So, it's time for a break!Here are my five favorite tips to de-stress.
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Ok, so there's a guy at work who is all around my type...tall, dark, handsome, funny, good personality, etc. I've known him for about six months now and he considers me one of his good friends. Unfortunately, he's been in the bad habit of calling me his…
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