December 2015

what to do if you’re stuck working today

If you’re at work today, you’re probably in a half-empty office, with most people away for the holidays, and might be finding it hard to stay focused and productive. Here are five things to do today that don’t require a ton of concentration but that will help your team, rather than just giving in and […]

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my team bikes to off-site meetings, and I’m dreading it

A reader writes: I recently started a job at a nonprofit with a young and fast-moving team of four (myself included). To give you a sense of the dynamic, I am the only woman and the only non-veteran on the team. Our office is downtown in a major city, but it’s kind of inconveniently located […]

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4 big productivity traps for managers

If you’re a manager, you probably struggle mightily with time management; it’s pretty common for managers to feel like there are more demands on their time than time to meet them. But what if you’re inadvertently making choices that are undoing your best time management efforts? Some common managerial practices can look like the right […]

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how to convince an interviewer I’m okay with admin work, even with a master’s degree

A reader writes: I’m wondering about how to reassure interviewers that I am able and willing to perform administrative tasks despite the fact that I have a master’s degree and have some higher-level work experience. Some background: I’m in my mid-twenties and have done a lot of internships, part-time jobs, and AmeriCorps, and am looking […]

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where are they now: 3 more updates from letter-writers

Here are three updates from letter-writers who had their questions answered here this year. 1. I’m sick of being the office therapist I did see your call for updates and to be honest, felt a bit ashamed. My progress here is not where I want it to be and this continues to be a struggle. […]

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