Q&A: I Want to Quit: My Husband Is Against It

My husband gets annoyed with me when I talk about quitting but after racing through dinner only to get online again with my boss, well, I know just don’t want this kind of work life.  My husband says its easier … Continue reading

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Q&A: I am really discouraged and wonder if I should take this job and shove it?

You should think about whether it’s time to leave if you answer yes to more than 3 of these questions: Does anything but the bottom line matter?

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Q&A: I’ve been in the same job for two years. People around me get promoted but I never do. This career ship is goin’ down!

How frustrating!   First, you need some analysis.  Do you see any performance-based reason why others are skipping ahead?   You may need to:

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Q&A: Machine Woman Update

Q.  Thanks for your advice (new readers: scroll down for original Q&A: My Co-worker Got the Job…Did I Blow It?).  I thought about sending an email but ruled that out and think I will tell my boss about my worries … Continue reading

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Q&A: Big Boys Do Cry, a Man’s View on Tears

Q. The article Why You Need Soul AND Strategy and the No More Tears article apply to me in the 100% range … AND I’M a GUY, not a woman! Right now

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Q&A: My Co-Worker Got the Job…Did I Blow It?

Q.  Hey I was on your blog looking for work advice because I was considered for a second project and the program went to someone else.  My boss said I wasn’t ready.

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Q&A: Why Husbands Can’t Always Be Your Job Coach

Q.  Why is your advice more helpful than my husband’s?   The only somewhat helpful thing he said when I was worried about getting passed over was that if I do good work then my boss won’t think I’m a loser.

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Q&A: Secure Job vs. Following Your Bliss?

Q: I’ve had an idea for a company, one that I really think could take off, but I hate to leave the security of my job.   Should I take the risk and launch my own boat? A: Over the … Continue reading

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