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Colette’s Career Story: My Time in the Old Boys’ Club
Colette's career story of surviving divorce, raising five kids, getting a second degree, working as a woman in male-dominated construction industry, facing gender discrimination and ultimately starting her own construction company.
More work, no raise? Strategies to come out ahead
In times of crisis or transition you may hear someone say, "Keeping your job is the new raise." While you may be grateful to be employed, it still doesn't feel good to work harder for the same or less money. Here are some strategies for coming out on top when this happens to you.
Career Curb-Appeal: Job Search Lessons from HGTV
Job search can be difficult and competitive. Your chances of landing a job more quickly can be increased greatly if you pay attention to your "career curb appeal." I share job search tips in this article.
Your envy is trying to tell you something
For many people envy is a very uncomfortable emotion to recognize in themselves. However, it can be very valuable in helping you to discover what you really want out of life and work. Pay attention to it and discover more about yourself.
Is Career Nostalgia Holding You Back?
Sometimes if you've liked a job, things may change around you gradually and you may subconsciously wait for the good times to come back. This is career nostalgia and it can stand in the way of your career advancement.
Lessons learned from a bad boss
It can be natural to want to quit your job when you're faced with a toxic workplace or bad boss. It may seem contradictory but I learned some valuable lessons from working from a very bad boss.
Should I stay or should I go: Career advice from The Clash
In your career it can be hard to decide sometimes whether to wait out times of disruption or leave to find greener pastures. The Clash song "Should I stay or should I go?" illustrates this quandary very well. Here are some tips on how to deal with the situation.
Overcoming the Superhero syndrome at work
Don't let "superhero syndrome" stand in the way of your career progression. Start valuing yourself and stop over-performing, learn to say no and set boundaries. Move ahead with less stress.
Acceptance in the Time of COVID
Blog post about the decisions and trade-offs that we need to make during the COVID pandemic. It can difficult to deal with the isolation but when put in context it is worth accepting the social distancing.