Undoing the concept of living on “borrowed” time
It’s a fact, we all have a limited amount of time on this planet. Everything we do is powered by this fear. But, living life by the tick of the clock is not really living at all.
“Sales Ninja” or “Product Evangelist” – Do we need a dressed-up job title to feel better about work
Happy Monday, rockstars. With job titles like “Wizard” and “Ninja” gaining traction, one can’t help wonder, is it the title or the workplace environment that inspires a motivated worker?
A salute to all the jobs I’ve lost along the way
While I’m currently gainfully employed, I’ve lost many jobs along the way. Unsure what I’ve learned exactly, but this is how I started from the bottom and got to here.
Does the train to work qualify as work? No, but it can feel like it
Whether we accept it or not, the commute to and from work is now part of our working day. Is there any way to reverse the trend, or is it now a reality of modern life?
Ushma Dhanak: Taking you beyond the horizon
Ushma Dhanak knows that horizons may shift, but great plains of opportunity exist beyond it. Emotional Intelligence is her example to follow, and to learn from.
Working 9 to 3: One professor thinks this is the way to earn a livin’
We’re all working longer hours, and getting home later. However, one professor wants to send us all home early. Could work.
How the everyday commute is changing who we are
Our daily commute is often seen as a trial, an unnecessary evil. However, it is actually doing us some good. Really.
Study: A bad mood is better for your career
According to a Canadian study, those who are perpetually in a bad mood actually perform better. Guess I won’t work on my problems, then.
Planning Plan B – Because your Plan A has a use-by date
Frequently in life, our Plan A fails. In times like those, it’s best we seek greater minds who can advise us on our next move.
Report finds that only 15% are happy at work, here’s 8 ways to be happier in yours
According to a recent study, only a small number of us are happy at work. However, one expert believes that change without change is quite easy.
Maz Schirmer: Consistency and goal focusing is not for women
For my money, the male and female brains are wired differently. This absolutely should reflect the way we pursue our goals.
The Barnaby rule: Why we should never get what we want
The fall of Barnaby Joyce has taught me something. At no point, should you ever get what you think you want.
Time to face facts, the real world is our digital existence
I think it’s time we be honest, the world is literally in our hands. Our digital existence is our existence, and we’d be foolish to fear it.
Study: Your happiness at work is irrelevant
Good news! According to a recent theory, all your workplace complaints are now void. In fact, you being happy at work is no longer the concern of your employers.
UK commuter small-talk move panned, citizens vote to leave tube
First Brexit, now this. If the English haven’t already suffered enough, now they have to talk to strangers on the tube. Please don’t bring it down here.
Sunday, working Sunday: In defence of the six-day work week
Monday signifies the second day of my work week, but I stole the idea from a deceased genius. Time to honour the death of nine-to-five forced drudgery.
Obscure jobs from around the world you might actually get
It’s Friday, and with that comes obligation. But if you can’t bring yourself to walk into work today, here’s a collection of jobs that might fit your reckless impulse.
Cyberloafing: Australia, do you use the work Internet for personal use?
The act of using the work Internet for personal use, known as “cyberloafing”, seems harmless, but in the US it’s a massive problem. So what about here? Do you do it too? Vote below – confidentially of course!
What people who work from home want you to know
Working from home is becoming far more common in Australia, so why are we viewed as if we are unemployed, and thusly have endless time for you?
Warning signs that prove it’s time to escape your job
Yep, it’s Friday, but if your job has you counting the days since Tuesday, it might be time to look elsewhere.
The workplace exit: Better to burn bridges or mend fences?
After YSL childishly removed all traces of their outgoing boss this week, it got us thinking – when fired, is it better to burn out than fade away?
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