On The Job

DECEMBER 8, 2011

The list contains all the presents I have bought so far for Christmas, what I have left to buy and all the things I need to do before I take time off for the holidays. Here's a story I did for Gannett/USAToday on getting a better handle on holiday stress: Before the recession hit, work during the holiday season often slowed down a bit.

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Holidays Stress Cubicle Gifts 100

Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 25, 2012

If you share a cubicle wall, inquire about switching desk locations. You don’t have to invite them to your house for the holidays. Anxiety, depression and stress can all influence the way you feel about your environment and how you react to others. Email this to a friend? Separate Yourself. Maybe it’s not them.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 9, 2010

If you have an open-door policy, place your back to the entrance, or face away from your cubicle entry to indicate your unavailability. Work on difficult jobs first, or at a time when you’re at peak performance, saving the less stressful tasks for when you have less energy. Keep the office door closed.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 7, 2010

I earn good money, set my own hours, and I don’t have to deal with the stress of traffic, corporate politics, and an office full of idiots and suck-ups. Full-time “Employed&# Writing – The Cons: You can get burned out from long hours and stressful work. You can enjoy a quiet, stress-free work environment.

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