Archive for August, 2008

When It’s Your Job To Train Someone Else

 
One of the most frustrating things about being good at your job is that you are inevitably going to be asked to teach others how to do the job. This is particularly true in office settings where turnover rates might be high and new people regularly need to be trained. The boss isn’t going to [...]

Being Low on Drama is a Positive Trait

 
There are a few basic things that I always look for when I’m trying to figure out if someone that I’ve just met is going to eventually become a good friend. One of the key things is that the person must be low-maintenance and low on drama. I am not the kind of girl who has friends [...]