Stop the Madness of Phone Tag

Stop the Madness of Phone Tag

“Hello – This is Donna with Company XYZ. Please call me.” Ten minutes later, I return Donna’s call. Her phone rings a few times and then transfers to voicemail. I try calling a couple of hours later and end up with her voicemail. After the...
Help – My Manager Drives Me Crazy

Help – My Manager Drives Me Crazy

Work would be perfect…if only my manager didn’t drive me crazy. Throughout my career, I’ve had my share of managers who drove me crazy. One manager was obsessed with being a fashion police. It was my first job out of college. With my student loan debt hanging...
Rebooting Your Career Post-Divorce

Rebooting Your Career Post-Divorce

Before signing your divorce papers, make sure you’ve negotiated money to reboot your career. While overall divorce rates have declined, divorce rates for those over 50 years old have increased. Most of my clients who divorce later in life need to return to work. The...
What’s Your Excuse?

What’s Your Excuse?

Do you complain endlessly about your job? In order to answer honestly, ask someone who is around you a lot. Some people complain and don’t even realize they are complaining. You may be making some of these comments without realizing how much you complain: “My clueless...
My Job – For Better or For Worse

My Job – For Better or For Worse

Are you married to your job? In today’s world, there seem to be no boundaries between work and the rest of life. Sometimes it feels as if we have a ball and chain tying us to the office. At one point, there was a push for work-life balance. However, I believe we’re in...
Combat Loneliness By Finding A Job

Combat Loneliness By Finding A Job

Coping with the death of a spouse is difficult. Not only are you dealing with putting the financial pieces together, but you’re also juggling your emotions and the emotions of family and friends. It’s easy to become distracted with funeral arrangements and responding...