Category: Office Life
The 12 Days of the Holiday Sales Season
On the the 12 days of the holiday sales season my mentor gave to me: These are the things I have to deal with while he’s taking vacation on a tropical island. I’m thinking of asking Santa for a strategically placed tropical depression.
How to Get IT to Solve Your Problem
It’s hard to imagine anyone having a bigger problem than yours right now. But there’s a whole department of people who have to solve the computer problems of people like you.
Ink @ Inc? How Your Appearance Affects Your Career
I just want to be me. But, I also want to eat. Let me clarify that: I want to eat food from a refrigerator plugged into one of four adjoining walls that are capped by a roof. On one of these walls I want the 1970’s poster of the kittenRead More
Preparing for the Flu Season
Ah yes, it’s that time of year again for those of us in the northern hemisphere. The weather is getting crisp, the leaves are falling off the trees, and soon a soft blanket of snow will cover the countryside. Of course, I’m talking about Flu Season. The flu season canRead More
How to Escape Your Cubicle & Work From Home
Working from home may be the wave of the future, but it’s not very common at your workplace. Here are some tips for talking your boss into letting you work from home and making it work for everyone.
Taboo but True: Rules of the Loo
I’ve started and stopped this article the way a 13 year-old boy, or anyone for that matter, dials (or texts?) a number in hopes of a first date. This is a difficult conversation that can no longer sit on the sidelines. I know you’re waiting for me to make theRead More
Lunch Vacation: 5 Ways to Fully Enjoy Your Break
In today’s economy, more and more people are trying to save money and be more responsible with their finances. One of the easiest ways to do this is to bring a bag lunch to work instead of going out to eat. Now, if you’re like me, you’d rather not spendRead More