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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.
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.
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.
More work, same pay? Start with STOP
I have heard of many examples of employees being asked to take on substantially more responsibility without the benefit of a raise, formal promotion or even change in title resulting feelings are of stress and uncertainty. Your immediate concern needs to be managing your stress.
This is the year you get what you REALLY want
Way too often New Year's resolutions are gone before the end of January,. Here are five ways you achieve your new year's resolutions and enjoy lasting change in your life and career.
Career Wisdom According to Yogi
An excerpt from Winning the Game of Work, a book published by New Degree Press, on some of the unwritten rules of succeeding at work and illustrated by the wisdom of Yogi Berra, NY Yankees catcher.
What’s Career Santa bringing you this year?
Like a child who no longer believes in Santa, too often we can give up on believing we can get true satisfaction from our careers. However, when you clarify and ask for what you want career-wise you're more likely to get it.
Of Orange Groves and Wild Ponies: Career Highs and Lows
Our best and worst days at work can help us determine what direction we'd like to go in next. It's important to pay attention to where we get joy and where we feel burdened to know what makes us happy.
Happiness News Flash: You Cannot Make a Mistake
The reality is that you really cannot make a mistake. Everything in your life and career is created by your perception and when you change your beliefs, you change your world.