Photo by Andrei Tanase on Pexels.com I had a job interview on Monday, and now begins the wait while other candidates are interviewed. If you’ve ever been on the job-hunting merry-go-round, you know that it may not feel very merry at all while you wait for that phone call, email, or letter. I just appreciateContinueContinue reading “Back in the Waiting Room **”
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Customer Service 101: Whole Lot of Complaining Going On **
Photo by Tim Mossholder on Pexels.com Today, I was shopping for clothes appropriate for a job interview when I overheard an interesting conversation. Please understand that I have over twenty years of customer service experience so I can honestly say that I was mostly amused, but it got me to thinking. I remember having someContinueContinue reading “Customer Service 101: Whole Lot of Complaining Going On **”
When I Have Time **
Photo by C k on Pexels.com I’ve been sick for a week, and honestly, I’ve been acting like a big baby about it. I always know that I’m starting to feel better when I stop cutting myself slack and start expecting myself to get my rear in gear. That’s always the trick to recovering fromContinueContinue reading “When I Have Time **”
Negatives into Positives **
Photo by Bekka Mongeau on Pexels.com Have you ever had a job where it just felt like an utter flop, and you couldn’t wait to leave? I can remember a job that is reminiscent of Lucy at the chocolate factory if you are familiar with that famous (and hilarious) scene from I Love Lucy. ItContinueContinue reading “Negatives into Positives **”
Keep Head Above Water to Prevent Drowning **
Photo by Matt Hardy on Pexels.com Several years ago, my family went through a difficult experience followed by a long period of recovery that was high-stress and low-joy. I literally plodded through the day thinking ‘wake, eat, work, eat, sleep, wake, eat, work, eat, sleep, and so on.’ It was so difficult that I don’tContinueContinue reading “Keep Head Above Water to Prevent Drowning **”
All Things Subject to Change 