On The Job

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

What did you think about that ridiculous idea he had about moving the project deadline?" Then, when you manage to wiggle out of that situation, Brad sends you an e-mail: "Why was Heather having such a fit about moving the project deadline? Heather might say, "Can you believe what Brad said in the meeting? Ask questions.

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On The Job

JULY 26, 2011

You claim you hate gossips, but have sent emails passing along the latest scuttlebutt concerning a colleague's dating habits after you overheard her on the phone. Your lack of conviction throws off schedules, delays projects and adds to the stress of co-workers. You don't like new things.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 22, 2012

It can be difficult to keep your emotions in check , especially when things are busy and stressful. When I participate in group projects, I…. b) I tell him it wasn’t my fault and then later, gossip with my co-workers about how much I hate him. Communicating professionally is an essential part of workplace etiquette.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 28, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Filed Under: Organize A re you afraid to talk to your boss about your workload - if you really do feel stressed about the workload that you have? Mention to your boss (in a professional manner of course) that you have X number of tasks, projects, etc. One last note.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 12, 2008

In these stressful economic times, it makes more sense than ever that you establish a stronger connection with your boss. For example, you can volunteer to spearhead a community fund-raising project, or put together a panel for an industry conference where your boss will be a speaker. Excuse me, but that's just baloney.

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On The Job

MARCH 24, 2008

Perhaps they need support with projects, or are having difficulties with interactions with another department. Now that you’re in a supervisory role, gossiping for any reason is a no-no. But it’s amazing how many young supervisors start to lose their polite behavior when they’re stressed from trying to meet new goals and expectations.

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On The Job

MAY 26, 2010

If I dont, the days can be very long, and very stressful. When she was at the University of Florida, Methot studied colleague relationships and found those who worked with people considered “friends” engaged in “more whining and gossiping and complaining,” she says. “In What toll has workplace stress taken on your life?

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

Our lives are increasingly hectic and we are bombarded by so much stuff on a daily basis that learning to be productive, so as to handle the stresses of modern life, is a wise move. Projects wouldn’t be moving forward and my goals and plans would be lagging behind… or so it seemed.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 21, 2012

Pay your bills on time so you don't stress about shelling out more money in fees. You are reliable, trustworthy, and don’t gossip. You can keep track of many different things - lists, people, schedules, projects. Compared to most, you are good at handling stress, change, deadlines, and pressure.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 12, 2013

Don't gossip or share confidential things, but you get my point. I have so much to do and my mind is racing that I need to rein in the stress. 7) Start at the end When I am working on a data entry project, reconciling info, or something equally long and tedious, I like to start at the end. Nuff said.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 16, 2012

The amount of skill, pressure, stress, and problem solving differs at each of those levels. You're running an executive's life, you're saving him time, effort, money, energy, stress, and you're keeping him sane. Be the bigger person and don't gossip! Yes, you are playing baseball, but are you a pro or in the little leagues?

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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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Brilliantly Better

OCTOBER 7, 2010

If you apply the 80/20 rule to your life, be sure to first make clear what are you giving up, and don’t mix leisure with work, or even different projects at work. Always keep some buffer time to relax, take it easy and disconnect from stress. Remove all tasks that are unnecessary for a project.

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Brilliantly Better

OCTOBER 8, 2010

If you apply the 80/20 rule to your life, be sure to first make clear what are you giving up, and don’t mix leisure with work, or even different projects at work. Always keep some buffer time to relax, take it easy and disconnect from stress. Remove all tasks that are unnecessary for a project.

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Jen Lawrence

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Consistently showing up at work resentful, angry, or stressed serves absolutely no one. It could be anything such as Donut Day, getting over the hurdle of a project, learning a new skill, or even just that you have a job. And no – I don’t mean fill them in on all the office gossip.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Are you targeting projects so they anticipate market conditions? Don’t expect to show up late for work several times a week and then expect the boss to hand over a big project. They may feel they have even less time for a personal life, which compounds the stress. Don’t gossip at work. Stay current. Take the high road.

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