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Ten Commandments of Getting Along with People

Ian's Messy Desk

Discourage gossip. It is a mark of a superior mind to be able to disagree without being disagreeable. Let your virtues, if you have any, speak for themselves. Refuse to talk of another’s vices. It is a waste of valuable time and can be extremely destructive. Be careful of another’s feelings.

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10 Tips for Being a Good Neighbour at Work

Ian's Messy Desk

Know your own weaknesses : Don’t get caught up in gossip. Being cheerful not only makes others feel good, it will make you feel good as well. Keep an open mind : Don’t argue with people. Learn to discuss. Learn to disagree without being disagreeable. Don’t point out the speck in the other person’s eye while ignoring the plank your own.

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15 Tips for When You Need a Break From Work

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Don't gossip or share confidential things, but you get my point. If you can't take a vacation, call in sick, take a mental health day, or personal floating holiday if your company offers those. Put the seat cover down, sit, cradle your head in your hands, and just rest your eyes. Nuff said.

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Social Media Content Ideas for August

Karen Vivarelli

Here are the month-long events: MS Readathon – One Month Challenge Tradies’ National Health Month 1 August CafeSmart – coffee lovers donating to help the homeless (1-7) Dental Health Week Girlfriend’s Day Homelessness Prevention Week (1-7) Northern Territory Picnic Day NSW Bank Holiday Respect for Parents Day Woman Astronomers Day World Breastfeeding (..)

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Full-time Freelance Writing Jobs | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

And benefits, such as paid health insurance, is a huge plus. Over the holidays, my husband had paid time off and I was still typing away. So if you’re the social type, you’ll want all the personal contact you get from a corporate office environment. Smoke breaks with friends. You get a regular paycheck and paid benefits.

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