Caution: Keep Off The Grass (Sometimes!)

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There comes a time in one's career when we are faced with possibilities....maybe we are comfortable where we are in life...things are running on even keel....and...then.... "Super Recruiter" makes a visit and provides us with "possibilities"....more money....bigger title...different industry...all things add up to "excitement".
It feels great to go for interviews and find out...we "are" great....it seems...we are the next best thing to sliced bread! Our egos run rampant....and....our current roles...well, suddenly we feel we are not appreciated...we aren't getting the accolades we deserve... the "new" company sees so such promise ..and... we question...why is our current management sitting on their hands...
Sound familiar??
Well, the grass isn't always greener...there are brown spots everywhere...there are times when we are so caught up with the excitement.....we only see what we want to see.
I'm not here to tell you not to take a risk...I am all about risk and reward...but, keep your perspective... make a list of pros and cons...does your current company offer you things the new company will not (i.e. flex time)
So, take a walk on the grass...but, be aware...it's not ALL green!
Your Employment Yenta....(Just call me "T")

PS...for all of you in Irene's path...be safe...

The New Kid on The Block Syndrome

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"The New Kid on The Block...comes with some rules and rather than "regulations", I would prefer to say..."reservations".
It's tempting to burst upon the scene and try to "Help" by  infusing your way of doing things.....processes, etc. (this is often known as: "this is how we did it in my former life")
As appealing as it might be to jump in and spout your ideas...it's better to..sit back...observe..and..gauge the team dynamics...
You want the team to buy your ideas without you having to sell them...
 Gaining trust takes time!

Your Employment Yenta...(Just call me "T")

EY's New Gig

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EY has been busy building her new home...and...as many of you "don't" know..she is crazy about John Mellancamp...(actually, she liked him when he was known as "Cougar"!)...anyway...one of her fav songs is "Little Pink Houses"... so, she thought she might paint her house PINK but wasn't sure that would go over too well.
It's not Little House on the Prairie...or...Little Shop of Horrors (heaven forbid)....or even a PINK elephant!
So, this installment is about "compromise"....the best things in life are things we can agree on...it's too stressful to dig your heels in....even if you know you are right...come to terms and and find a common middle ground...
You'll find in the end...you will have more fans in your work life and your family life if you can come to a solution that makes good sense for all involved.
Your Employment Yenta (Just call me "T")


 

Going With The Flow

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Over the years, EY (on occasion) has found "going with the flow" to be a difficult task...when you think about it...the tree branch that bends in the wind survives while the resistant branch snaps...sometimes not taking action in a situation and going along with the stream will find you up river quicker and less of a drain on your psyche...
So, next time you are faced with an issue....conflict or anxious situation....RELAX...go with the flow and let things unfold...
You might be pleasantly surprised!
Your Employment Yenta (Just call me "T")

What's NEXT: Reassessing your Goals

What's NEXT: Reassessing your Goals: "Hello All Help Wanted Seekers! We are at the half way mark of the year...at this time your employers will be asking you to take stock in w..."

Reassessing your Goals

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We are at the half way mark of the year...at this time your employers will be asking you to take stock in what you have achieved so far...this is a measure for the future and if you have derailed...it will help you back on track.
BUT, is your work life the only thing you want to consider?...How about your family and friends? are you giving them enough time and attention?
Attention to detail...can mean many things...and..EY suggests that you reassess your personal goals to achieve your true objectives...
Remember...when you don't feel well...you call your employer to "call out"...it's not a call for help!
Keep things in perspective!

Your Employment Yenta...(Just call me "T")

The Amazing Adventure of EY

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This your Employment Yenta checking in to tell you all about her newest adventure..today dear followers..EY...was out in the middle of a lake on her best friend's boat...(now you know EY is a real city slicker and the country life has come upon her quite suddenly)....cruising along...we stop...we chat..and...guess what....the boat won't start! ..our friends...(the coolest)...keep their calm...and...we wave down a man on a Yamaha... (it was a scene straight out of Bay Watch!)...
So, the morale to the story...is....keep your cool and be prepared for the unexpected! ..Never take things for granted..
And, always Pay it Forward...
Your Employment Yenta....(Just call me "T")

The Employment Yenta Hits the Road

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I hope you all missed me as much as I missed you! Your EY has taken to the road and finally landed in the sunshine state. I will have a lot more time to dedicate to my devoted followers...which brings me to this point...don't follow...lead...and...lead by example...one good turn deserves another..
As I embark on my new adventure...I invite you to "Ask EY"....
Questions, concerns, advice...all answered and given...

Your Employment Yenta (Just call me "T")