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The Moment I Realized I Was Working For An Idiot

All of a sudden, one day in the department's staff meeting, Jack realized he was working for a boss who didn't even slightly deserve his talents. Has it ever happened to you?

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I'm British, and I experienced the biggest culture shock when I started working in the US

The UK and the US are not all that different. But as a British person living and working in America, I experienced a huge culture shock at work.

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What Makes People Feel Upbeat at Work - The New Yorker

Maria Konnikova writes about how to create a positive work environment. Research shows that it involves not telling people to be positive.

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Alaska Reporter Shows How Not to Quit a Job - NBC News.com

Some people just give their two weeks' notice when they quit their job. Others give a notice that will be remembered for much longer than two weeks. An Ancho...

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8 Reasons Why Work Is Sometimes Just Like High School

It's funny, isn’t it? We grow up, leave high school, go onto college, and then join the ranks of other working professionals, but do some ever really graduate emotionally? After a few years in the real world, it becomes clear that the office where you spend your days is just like the educational institution where you spent your teenage years.

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Ask The Experts: How Can I Deal With Having 3 Demanding Bosses?

One demanding boss is enough. Three is a nightmare. An overwhelmed assistant writes in for help managing her managers.

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Make Every Day "Bring Your Dog To Work" Day

Here's how to create a pet-friendly office environment that works for everyone.