Ever have what feels like a pretty good interview, but you arrive just in time and come out of the rain looking like a wet dog? I don’t think it was a strike against me, and the HR manager offered to show me the bathroom so I could at least try and dry off. I […]
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Greg Smith’s Not-So-Unplugged Letter
Greg Smith quit his job very publicly yesterday by writing an op-ed in the New York Times, titled Why I Am Leaving Goldman Sachs. In the article, he describes the current culture as “toxic” and shares his views about how the firm went from being a great place to work to a place he could […]
What Matters Most?
Although I’ll share more of my journey about the 3-part plan later on, I want to share one of my “coffee” meetings which might turn into a job interview. Before I share the results, here’s how I am thinking about the job search and my criteria for a good fit. Top four things that matter […]
The Web of Lies
It can be hard to leave your job. Even when you are leaving for all the right reasons. I was in a situation once where I loved my colleagues, my clients and my job, but not my long-term prospects. I needed to get out. But I felt a little guilty leaving everyone behind. I cared about […]
When All That Glitters is Gone
Sometimes it’s obvious when you need to leave a job. Sometimes it’s less so. For me, there are little hints: I’m no longer picturing myself in the proverbial corner office I’m less patient saying the same thing twice I catch myself sighing Last time this happened to me, I remember asking myself “Why?” I couldn’t pinpoint […]
A Guru Always Has the Answers
I just returned from a networking event where a group of Marketing professionals meet for drinks, dinner and a presentation. Fortunately, and as a new member, I run into former clients or current peers with whom we (as a firm) have collaborated. It’s actually a lot of fun (and I say the “actually” part only […]
Employment “Deal-Breakers”
Just as Liz Lemon has her Dating Dealbreakers (remember those from 30 Rock?), we think there are some employment deal-breakers… Things to watch out for in your workplace that might be clues it’s time to move on. We’re only half kidding. Here’s the start of our list: If your boss’s idea of employee retention is […]
Just Say No
Remember the First Lady Nancy Reagan and her campaign to combat drugs? Just say no? Well, I had another epiphany this evening. I was checking out this blog article from HBR about the importance of appreciation. And, if you’ve read my Power of 3 blog, you’ll understand that I’ve generally had a bad day. So […]
Conceiving Project X
At some point or another in your career, you may feel that your current job has no future, but that the prospects for finding anything better are also slim. This can be frustrating and depressing. It happened to me. There were a lot of factors that led to my unease and discomfort with my position […]
Leaving the Worst Job Ever
A while ago I wrote about my Worst Job Ever. If you remember the management feedback I gave them, you’d know it was a pretty horrible place to work. I had to get out, and I did. I don’t remember having much of an exit plan, just an urgent sense to get away before their […]
