Here is a letter I received from someone I know who is “trapped in the 9 to 5.” I changed her name to protect her anonymity and to prevent her from losing her job. And what a shame that would be
I am so f***ing sick of being a glorified secretary. Sure, [...]

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Though most of us “office haters” dream of greener pastures and talk a blue streak about what we would do with our lives if only our job was better/didn’t exist, we still do have to go to work every day. Though we will not stand for this forever, we do have to cope with [...]

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No explanation necessary. You are sick of your job, but don’t feel like putting in a two week notice and hanging around like a lame duck. You don’t have the initiative to get up and quit. You are a masochist. You want an excuse to behave badly.
Whatever your reason may be, [...]

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In honor of my 5 Types of Difficult Bosses entry, here is it’s wondrous sequel. I removed the “difficult” element in this one, because not all co-workers are difficult. Bosses, however are another story. Maybe that’s just how I feel.
1. Gabrielle the Grabber
Gabrielle likes to saunter over to your cube, “talk” to [...]

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Because there are so many guides out there to how to improve your traffic, I figured that once again I would take the other perspective and show you how to self-destruct, website style. As always, it much easier to ruin something than it is to build it up. It’s also just as helpful [...]

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Let’s be honest here: at least once in your life you have clicked on that “work from home” opportunity just out of curiosity. Everyone has. Who wouldn’t want to make a full-time income (or more) while sitting in their pajamas eating frosted flakes? It appeals to the child in us.
Work from home [...]

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Picture this scene, if you will.
You are at your favorite mall/department store, and you see a pair of shoes you really want. Don’t run away guys! This article is for you, too. Just pretend that they are boots or guns or something. I understand. I don’t care about shoes [...]

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Yes, these lists are everywhere. I think Matt Groening wrote a “difficult bosses” series in his book “Life in Hell.” I’ve come up with my own list, however, that I think is actually reflective of what you may encounter in an office setting, plus some advice on how to deal with them. [...]

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Here is a true story from the late fall of 2003. It’s the story about how I walked out on the job, never to return. No, I didn’t just quit and give a two-week notice like a good employee. I actually literally WALKED OUT in the middle of my shift without saying [...]

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At the end of every weekday, providing it is warm enough outside, I hastily tear off my “business-casual” attire and happily throw on some shorts and a t-shirt. The button-down collared shirt, khaki pants and work shoes are so restrictive during the day that often I cannot breathe. Sometimes it is so bad [...]

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