Did high school really teach us everything we need to know -- like our rights as future employees? They told us to get a job but not what to do when we finally land one.
Here, you'll find information and advice on everything you didn't know you didn't know about your workplace. Like, what's a labor union? What should you ask before accepting a job? And, do you really need to connect with people on LinkedIn?
You can absolutely love your job and still have days where you would rather smack your head against the wall than go to work. Those days are usually called Mondays, but they can happen anytime. When these days happen (and they will happen), you need to… Read More
Don’t Mix Personal and Work Devices If you have both a personal laptop and a work-provided laptop or phone, you should do your best to only use the device you’ve been issued for work-related matters. It can be tempting, but resist! It can place your employer… Read More
1. Flexible hours Do you snooze your 7:00 AM alarm two…er maybe five times…before actually getting up? Or maybe you’re ready to work at 5:00 AM but crash right after lunch. There’s nothing wrong with either schedule, but it could make working a traditional 9-5 job… Read More
No matter where you work, you need to be able to communicate effectively. Whether you’re talking to coworkers, your boss, or clients and customers, sometimes it’s best to put on your “professional” voice. Many words and phrases have alternatives that can get your point across more clearly – all while… Read More
Commitment can be hard. Sure, you signed up for that free trial of Starz but you made sure to cancel before the monthly payments kicked in. That gym membership you told yourself you’d use at least three times probably hasn’t seen the light of day in a while. Read More
Do your research. Before you walk into your boss’ office to ask for more money, you need a clear understanding of where your current earnings stand relative to those who do (or have done) the same job as you in the same area. The best way to… Read More
Do: Send Personalized Connection Requests LinkedIn is all about building a network of people who can help you professionally. That includes sending connection requests to people you barely know because they’re someone who could advance your career. But sending a connection request without any context is not a great way… Read More
Does the salary or hourly rate work for me? Not a lot of us are taking a job out of the goodness of our hearts. As Queen Rihanna said: “Pay me what you owe me.” If you aren’t making bank just yet, you should be getting some useful professional… Read More
What are union dues and who has to pay them? Union dues are the part of your paycheck that goes to fund the union representing your workplace. (If you need a refresher on what unions are, check out this short explainer.) Depending on where you live, paying union dues… Read More
There’s (Probably) No Maid Service Maybe you have a super fancy office but for most of us mere mortals, no one is coming in to clean up after us. If your leftover lasagna explodes in the microwave, you better find the cleaning supplies and straighten it out. Bonus… Read More
We all plastered our accounts with middle school bathroom mirror selfies and dated memes for the world to see. But then we became adults who realized those posts will live on Facebook forever unless we do something about it. Read More
No, it's not a bouncer checking your ID at the door. It's not the latest cashless payment system either. It's a way for a union to organize a workplace without a secret ballot election. Read More
Between drafting Instagram captions and firing off texts, we actually do a lot of writing every day. And while your emoji game may be strong, writing a professional email can be intimidating. Read More
Chances are, if you're between the ages of 18-35, you're not in a union. These days, less than seven percent of people who work in the private-sector are. So, for the uninitiated, here's the rundown. Read More
Running Late Isn’t Fashionable Time management is just a fancy way of saying “don’t be late.” If a job starts at a certain time, you’re expected to be there at or before that time. It may sound simple, but think of all the chronically late people you know… Read More
These days, most companies are pretty chill when it comes to dress codes, at least compared to what our parents and grandparents had to put up with. Wearing a full suit everyday sounds insane (if this is still you, we apologize). Recent polling even shows that roughly half of all offices in the United States now allow casual dress for their employees. Read More
Is the Customer Always Right? If you already work as a server or bartender (or really in any service industry), you know that customers can be wrong…a lot. But let’s consider the spirit of “the customer is always right” advice, instead of taking it… Read More