How to Recognize a Bore-out: Is Your Job Slowly Draining Your Will to Live? You’ve heard of burn-out—heck, we’ve all been there. Long hours, high stress, and poof, your energy evaporates like that gym membership you swore you’d use. But what about its lesser-known (yet equally deadly) cousin? I’m talking about bore-out, the silent energy thief that […]
Mastering the Art of Corporate Networking
Ah, corporate networking—a phrase that makes some of us groan, others break into a cold sweat, and a select few break out their pristine business cards with a smirk. Whether you’re a natural-born schmoozer or someone who cringes at the thought of small talk over stale coffee, one thing is for sure: mastering corporate networking […]
How to Recognise a Burnout Before You Crash
Picture this: you’re sitting at your desk, staring at your screen, and for some reason, you’ve been watching the blinking cursor for longer than you’d care to admit. Your coffee cup is empty (again), your to-do list is longer than a CVS receipt, and the only thing louder than your inner voice screaming for a […]
How to Ask for a Promotion
So, you’ve been at your job for a while, and you’ve reached that magical moment when you feel like maybe, just maybe, it’s time to ask for a promotion. But how do you do that without coming across like you’re angling for a gold throne in the break room or, worse, like you’re that office goblin hoarding unpaid […]
How to Forget About Work During Time Off
Ah, time off—those sacred days that appear on the calendar like an oasis in the desert of emails, Slack notifications, and Zoom meetings that could have been emails. If you’re like me, the concept of “time off” is more of a suggestion than a reality. Because let’s face it, even when you’re technically off the […]
How to Say No to Your Boss (Without Ruining Your Career)
Let’s face it: the thought of saying “no” to your boss can feel a lot like standing at the edge of a cliff with no parachute. It feels terrifying, with a side of stomach-churning anxiety. If you’re like me, a millennial who’s constantly battling the need to people please and the desire to maintain some semblance of […]
How to Prioritise Yourself When Work Gets Crazy
After almost a decade in the corporate world, I learned what it takes to prioritise yourself when work gets crazy. In this post, I’ll discuss methods, tips, and tricks that work for me and might also be helpful for you! Let’s be real, adulting is hard. Between meetings, emails, deadlines, and pretending to have your […]