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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.
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.
Summoning the Courage to Make a Career Pivot
There is no change without risk. When you are considering a job change or career pivot, it can be scary. After all, there's risk involved in leaving a job that you're familiar with. There's also risk in staying. Here are lessons I learned when I left my job.
Can a lowly tomato really make you productive?
The pomodoro is a time management technique that can help you be more productive in 25-minute sprints. It's great for shiny object people or those who are easily distracted to maintain focus and get things done.
3 Stubborn Career Myths That Block Your Success
There are myths that can keep you from enjoying the success that you work so hard for. This article helps to bust the myths and gets you on the right track to bolstering your confidence for career success.
Everything you want starts with an idea
You’re able to create something out of literally nothing. Your thoughts have energy, and some say that you wouldn’t imagine a possibility unless it has the potential to become real.
I hate my job and I can’t find the corkscrew!
Sometimes when we are stressed at work, we may resort to less than healthy coping mechanisms. It's important to recognize when you need to take productive action to change your situation and look for a new job or career to manage your health and stress.
You’ve got great ideas — stop editing yourself!
Way too often our biggest obstacle in career advancement in ourselves. We have great ideas but we don't share them because we fear what others may think. It's time to step up and let your light shine.
We Are Our Stories: Andrew’s Career Story
Blog post and chapter from the best-selling career book Winning the Game of Work featuring Andrew Linderman, founder of The Story Source on the importance of storytelling.