by Susan Geary | Jul 21, 2010 | Blog, Uncategorized, Work
Ever since Emily was a puppy she had a few chores to take care of. It’s makes her feel part of the pack and she enjoys contributing. We have a newspaper delivered to our driveway every morning so she can retrieve it. We’ve had to instruct over zealous... by Susan Geary | Mar 3, 2010 | bad bosses, interviewing, job interviewing, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized, Work
People don’t quit jobs, they quit supervisors, and the number one reason people come to me seeking a resume is that they work for a nutcase and need to get out. After hearing the horror stories as well as experiencing a few of these Jekyll and Hydes myself, I did some... by Susan Geary | Jan 8, 2010 | Blog, Career, Job, Uncategorized, Work
Today on “The View” the round table discussion turned to crying on the job and how it can get you fired. Whoopi and Joy mentioned that Barbara Walters had confirmed that people (okay, women) have been canned for such behavior. No one wants to see tears at... by Susan Geary | Jan 6, 2010 | bad bosses, Blog, Uncategorized, Work
Apparently 65% of people who are still gainfully employed in this crummy economy are not satisfied in their jobs. According to a blog posted by the LA Times, “workers across all age and income brackets are increasingly dissatisfied with everything from the... by Susan Geary | Dec 15, 2009 | Blog, Career, Privacy, Uncategorized, Work
Does your cubicle at work look like it would take a U-haul to get everything out of there if you were suddenly terminated? If that’s the case, then it’s time to clean up your workspace. Perhaps you’ll uncover some achievement awards you forgot about, or a letter from... by Susan Geary | Apr 28, 2009 | Bea Arthur, retirement, Uncategorized, Work
This weekend I was watching an obit on Bea Arthur on CBS Sunday Morning. Ms. Arthur launched her career on Broadway and spent 30 years on the stage before getting discovered by Norman Lear for a walk-on role on All in the Family. From there, she played Maude, and a...