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Being in a supervisor position can be difficult. Friendships at work make the problematic parts of the job bearable. We need them to survive. What happens when you are the boss? Balancing friendships and your responsibilities can be tricky. It's crucial to find a way to keep your relationships and work in check. Draw A Line Set boundaries when you are at work. Have an honest conversation with...

Money makes the world go around. Finding employment is a need everyone has. That doesn't mean we are going to love every position that we have. There are times we need to get a paycheck. It is leading us not to be very excited about going to work each day. Try a few simple things to help keep you in a good mood. Plants Bring plants to work. If you don’t have them already talk to your employer...

It is inevitable to not get along ideally with everyone you work with. Everyone has a different personality and way of perceiving situations. When problems arise, it takes effort to find the right way to handle it. Try these three steps next time you begin to clash with a coworker.  Stay Calm Always stay professional. Keeping calm in the middle of conflict will do a lot in diffusing it....

Landing that perfect job means you now need to dress the part. Being new to the workforce can make this a challenge. Trading in your college clothes for work clothes is a task that can be overwhelming. Try some of the excellent services out there to get your perfect work look. Stitch Fix Stitch Fix is an easy way to get clothes delivered to your door. No wasting time going to store after store....

Cell phones keep us connected every minute of every day. Even the hours of the day we are at work. Supervisors are not as pleased with this. To keep the temptation to a minimum, here are some rules to keep your cellphone at work to a minimum.  Silence It Turning your phone on silent is a no brainer. Keep your phone on silent mode. The whole office does not need to know how popular you are....

What we post tells the world who we are. Employers can get a first impression of you before they even meet you. Will it be a good thing, or will it end the interview before it even begins? Privacy Settings Use the privacy setting on all your accounts. Make it so that no one other than your friends can see what you post. Then be selective about who you add. Only add people that know in person....

The world will tell you that you can’t have a family and have a successful career. They are so wrong. There are many misconceptions when it comes to balancing children and a professional life. Here are a few.  Equal Time Most of our day is spent at work. We have to make a living. That does not mean that your family is not the most important. Making the time you do get as family quality time is...

Sitting down to write a resume is the first step in landing the perfect job. The skills you state you have are a big part of catching their attention. There are two types, soft skills, and hard skills. Both are useful in creating an eye-catching resume. Soft Skills Soft skills are essential in any industry. Whether you are looking to work from home or in a large office, similar skills are...

Finding a balance in life is a challenge that everyone faces. We all take on so much between our personal and professional lives. They all look different, but the task of balancing them is the same. Importance  Make a list of the most important things in your life. After you have your list look to see if those are the areas you are spending the most time. Spending the majority of your time...

Connecting with others in the workplace can be tricky. Sharing things about ourselves is the only way to get to know each other honestly. But how much is too much. Do we need to share everything? Absolutely not! Find Your Boundaries What do you think is pushing the line of oversharing? Depending on the type of job you have that may vary. Is it a big office with many different backgrounds? Or do...