Posts Tagged ‘job’
Fire Your Boss! You Know You Want To
It’s said that people don’t quit jobs, they quit bad managers. That’s certainly been true for me. A great team of coworkers who value and respect you can make a less-than-ideal working situation bearable. But a bad manager can make every day feel like a nightmare. Not only that, but you can’t enjoy your weekends or…
Read MoreChecklist for Quitting Your 9-to-5 Job | The Ultimate Escape Plan!
I remember the day I quit my last corporate job. I had spent 10 years editing medical textbooks for several well-known publishers and earning more than most of my friends. I had stability, a steady paycheck, and a 401K. I should have been happy, but nothing could dissolve my overwhelming sense of burnout. In short,…
Read MoreEditor’s Notebook 269
The Editor’s Notebook is my place to share the things I’m loving this week and other random links that have caught my eye. Enjoy! What I’m Loving This Week Book I’m currently reading: One of my favorite little books about the power of gratitude. 6 Practically Free Mini-Vacations to Take This Summer. Because we all need…
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The Editor’s Notebook is my place to share the things I’m loving this week and other random links that have caught my eye. Enjoy! What I’m Loving This Week How To Declutter Your Desk And Reduce Stress. A clean desk can organize your mind. How To Write A Book You’ll Actually Want To Read. Try…
Read MoreAspiration Journaling (Scripting) to Get Everything You Want
If you came into my house, rifled through my bookshelves, and read from my journals (first of all, rude!), then you’d make a funny discovery. All my journals look like mundane reflections on my business successes, personal triumphs, and favorite memories. That is, they seem normal until you look at the dates and realize I…
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The Editor’s Notebook is my place to share the things I’m loving this week and other random links that have caught my eye. Enjoy! What I’m Loving This Week 14 Chicago Slang Terms You Should Know. I grew up in Chicago, and this list is spot on. Put on your gym shoes and let’s go…
Read More7 Undeniable Ways to Know For Sure It’s Time to Quit
They’re calling it the “great resignation” because millions of people have quit their jobs in the past 2 years. The struggles from the pandemic have made people re-evaluate the treatment they’re getting from their companies and managers. The fear of death can really put things in perspective. And most of us would rather be happy…
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