Category: In The Workplace

Over 50? Start Looking Over Your Shoulder

Over 50 years old? Please don’t shoot this messenger… because if you are in this age group, you need to seriously start taking stock of what the final years of your career will look like.  There’s a reason you need to be concerned. Companies, unfortunately, oftentimes see more mature workers as a cost versus an… Read more »

When Job Costs Outweigh the Pay

Jobs costs can sink you. Seems like I have heard from several people lately seeking advice about what to do when a work situation has become intolerable. The boss is a tyrant, or an evil co-worker is constantly waiting behind a cubicle to back stab you, or even, the work load is so overwhelming that… Read more »

Women and Compensation: Why We Need To Worry MORE

Women and the compensation they earn have a long way to go. Last week, at a career expo for nearly 6,000 high school students, I had the opportunity to do mock interviewing with some of the students. A long line of fidgeting kids waited outside the door while inside the interview room, nearly 100 human… Read more »

Vacation Days: Why You Need To Use Them… NOW!

Last week, I took some time away from work for a mini digital vacation.  My husband and I headed to Tucson, Arizona to get some sun (Oregon winters are notoriously gray) and get in some hiking. It was indeed delightful getting outside and not being bundled up in multiple layers.  In fact, by mid-day, we… Read more »