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.
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. Separate Yourself. If they eat lunch in the break room, take yours outside.
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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.
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.
On The Job
JANUARY 4, 2010
Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, January 4, 2010 Eat your salad first, and other career strategies Every year I get loads of candy over the holidays, and every year I feel compelled to eat it as fast as possible.
On The Job
SEPTEMBER 8, 2008
People never consider what it will be like to sit eight to 12 hours a day in cubicle in a windowless office until they have done it. The lesson: Don’t apply for jobs that will stick you in a cubicle or have you tucking a Louisville Slugger under the front seat of your car. But they ended up hating it, and found the stress unbelievable.
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