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When a Friend Turns into Your Boss

It’s not surprising that at the course of working for the same company, co-workers elevate into the status of “friends”. After all, you spend 8 hours of your day together for the whole weekdays, each lunch together, overtime together and get irritated or be irritated by the boss together.

But what happens when that “friend” elevates into “boss”  status? Or perhaps you become the boss? Whatever the change, here are a few things you should know when a change in office status occurs.

First things first, you have to realize that the relationship is no longer the same. Basically, boss would have access to information that the others don’t have. Ergo, if you’re the new boss, don’t try to temper what you say. And if your friend is your new boss, don’t ask too much. Bottom line is that something in the office has changed – don’t try to break that down. Just go around it.

However, the most important thing to do after any significant change is a long talk with the friend. Usually, if this happens, you must set the “boss” mode aside and just talk “friendship” style. Acknowledge the fact that something has changed and find a way to get through it. If you’re happy for your friend, then don’t be hesitant to say it to her/him. If you’re feeling resentful, then try to work out that feeling before being snide about the new “boss”. An office promotion doesn’t eradicate the friendship but only puts it on a different level. Try to walk around it, discuss it with a friend and realize that there will be things you can’t talk about anymore (like complaining about the boss).

Remember that the friendship should be separate from what you do as a boss or vice versa. Recognize it and don’t step over the lines.

Reasons Why People Leave Jobs

Nowadays, it’s hard to find a job. Worse, it’s harder to find a good job. So why is it that people leave their occupations and try to go for greener pastures? Here are some of the reasons why people leave their current positions. If you’re experiencing most of them, then it might be best to start looking for different avenues.

Not enough Compensation

Salary is the foremost reason why people leave their jobs. This is because a major factor in choosing a particular job is the salary, if the salary is not enough, then there’s no point in staying in it. Be more aware of what your employers are paying you and how much it should really be.

Boredom sets in

There comes the time when the work is no longer challenging for the employee. The work may no longer push him into doing his best and this can be quite frustrating not only for the employee but for the employer as well. Sometimes, this can be a major player in leaving or staying on a job. Some employees, regardless of high their salaries are will not hesitate to resign because of boredom

No Career Advancement

Nobody wants to stay at the same position for the rest of their life. This is why the lack of career advancement can be a big frustration for employees. If your boss has been keeping promotion a promise but never delivering on it, then it might be time to look for another job that won’t hinder your advancement.

These are only some of the reasons for leaving a job. Others include not enough recognition on the employee’s part and sometimes health considerations are also taken into play. Whatever your reason, try to approach your employers in a professional manner. Note that sometimes we mix boredom for burnouts, so if that’s your reason, try getting a vacation for a few days, relax and see if you’re still bored by the time you come back.

Caps Lock and Procrastination

The web is abuzz with the latest news in the career field. New Zealand’s ProCare Health has recently fired and employee for sending emails that was deemed confrontational. Why? The font was typed LIKE THIS, and its colored red. The email was sent by Vicki Walker to fellow workers in the company and talks about how a form should be properly filled out complete with detailed instructions.

Someone in the company did not approve this email style and had eventually got Walker fired. However, Walker sued the company for wrongful termination and walked off with 17,000 dollars compensating for lost wages and other harm caused by the firing. So it is really possible to sound confrontational in an email, a text message or even a letter? Perhaps it entirely depends on the person reading the message.

Regardless, the answer may still be up in the air, but there are also time honored work “no-no’s” that are not up for discussion. One sure fire way to get a bad reputation in the work place is through procrastination. It’s the same as cramming for an important test but worse. Working life has no grade computations that can help lift your average point at the end of the semester. It’s a “do or die” field that sums up your career worth in a matter of projects. The time honored excuses you use for your lack of homework no longer applies here. And no matter how much you think that it’s the adrenaline high induced by time pressure that gets you up, the fact is, one small fortuitous event can wrap up your whole career life for you.

Although procrastination is somewhat of a habit, you don’t have to stick to it. Learn to make a schedule and stick to it.

A Guide for Transmission from Office to Home Based Job

Home based jobs are becoming increasingly popular, especially with the internet practically eliminating the need for everyday commute. People dream about having to spend their days the way they want without the restriction of office hours (and a boss!). However, a home based job is not as good as anyone thinks. In fact, it can quite be taxing for those who are used to the 9 to 5 routine.

So what constitutes a problem free change of work place? Following are two of the most basic guidelines to help you adapt to the change in pace.

Establish a Schedule

When you work at the office, it’s usually not hard to follow a schedule because you are basically settled in the workplace, surrounded by fellow workers who work. The setting itself is an enough inducement to work on whatever project you have. However, this is not the same in a home based job. The setting will be hard to adjust into and most of the time, you will find yourself saying: I’ll do this later. Don’t. Instead, write a schedule and follow it. Or perhaps just tell yourself that “today I will work for this many hours”. This would help you set a goal to achieve. You will find that once you have settled into the routine, everything else is easy.

Put up a Home Office

Don’t make the mistake of setting up wherever you decide to. Although this works for some people, the fact is doing your work at the living room, kitchen or bedroom can cause you to be distracted from what you should initially be doing. For example, instead on working on the emails sent by your client, you might get sidetracked by the flat screen TV sitting in front of you. As much as possible, set aside a part of the house where you can work uninterrupted.