Pay Attention to the Signs...

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EY constantly tries to bring you a perspective from personal experiences...and...her sunny slice of life..
Learning what makes people "tick" is an interesting phenomenon, which never ceases to amaze!
Peeling back the onion layers...can make you cry with joy...and....tear with sadness...
People come with baggage...some have a carry on and others a 5 piece unmatched set....
I still maintain that there is good in most...so when a recent encounter took a twist of oddness..I was reminded to take my own..... Yenta approved  advice, " pay attention"...as Rod Serling said..."there's a sign post up ahead...welcome to the Twilight Zone".. It's okay .even Jim Morrison said...People are Strange!
Your Employment Yenta..(Just call me "T"

The Office Spy.....

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How in the world did your boss find out ________. There's a Jason Bourne in every office...(or it could be a Mata Hari)...either way, walls have ears...and...there's an ear to your boss...you just may not know who that is...
Years ago when EY was employed by a large financial services firm she experienced this first hand...
So, don't have conversations in earshot of someone who appears "too" interested....
Remember...inquiring minds may be inquiring for someone else!
Your Employment Yenta...(Just call me "T")

Confessions of an HRaholic....

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I must confess behaviors and motivations have always been an addiction for your dear EY....Like the famous quote..."some people come into your life for a season...some for a reason...and....some for a lifetime"....
When people stop adding value to your life..it's time to say, "adios non-amigos"...you will find you won't even miss them....it becomes a season of reason!
Your Employment Yenta....(Just call me "T")

Secrets from an HR Professional...

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If you have a "secret" ...there's a reason it's a "secret".....EY's dad...THE smartest EY dad in the entire world...taught me early on...NEVER EVER talk about your personal business at work...but, this goes further...in life if you have achieved the success of having one best friend...you have achieved success! ..I'm not referring to a spouse...a spouse holds your secrets as though they were their own...the emotional bond is different...
Most people who travel through our lives are "acquaintances"....acquaint yourself with the difference!...
Life is grand if you choose the right people!
Your Employment Yenta....(Just call me "T")

If It Quacks Like a Duck...

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And...it looks like a duck...and....it walks like a duck...well..then it must be a duck...
When the signs present themselves....go with it...it's too often we "over analyze" or...give people a "pass"..
People are and should be held accountable for their actions...
Communicating your feelings to work colleagues and personal friends is healthy...relationships take...patience and the courage to be open....
Sometimes the people who appear happiest are the most unhappy....
Your Employment Yenta...(Just call me "T")

Reaching for 1000....

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Your devoted Yenta is reaching for 1000 page views...this means somewhere in the world..at least 1000 times EY's words have been read...the demographics are throughout Europe, the USA and the Middle East....regions may have different approaches...but, in the end people are all the same...they seek...health...wealth and success....the order of the category  may change...that doesn't make the person "out of order'!
Today's tidbit speaks of being the bigger person...size doesn't matter...if you want to develop your coping skills in life you need to be able to express yourself...don't let anyone rent space in your head for free!
Your Employment Yenta (Just call me "T")

Always be Prepared....

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As a previous Girl Scout living in the Big Apple...I can tell you that life is not always the way the cookie crumbles...
Being prepared for the things that come your way happens with time and experience...
If you don't experience life and all is has to offer....your bubble might burst with you inside it!
The sights and sounds of the city kept this city girl alert....be alert and be prepared...
Your Employment Yenta...(Just call me "T")

The Hermit Crab

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In reality a hermit crab leaves it first shell to inhabit another...
Whether you are in between roles...happy in role...retired and not in role...keep yourself engaged in life...
A productive mind is a healthy mind...this means....people...people...and...more people...
The way I see it....inward bound causes boundaries...and...the adventure of living can be lost..the only outcome of being a hermit is.....it will make you a crab!
Your Employment Yenta...(Just call me "T")

What Are You Waiting For....

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It seems the posts are coming fast and furiously these days..as I share "Yenta's slice of life".

Does this sounds familiar:
1. I'll update my resume soon
2. I'll start my job search in a few weeks
3. We'll buy that new house when we have the money
4. A baby?....not yet

There's no time like the present...choices are "priceless"...if you don't "make" a decision...you will pay a heftier price down the road!

Enjoy your Sunday....tomorrow is the beginning of a fresh week!
Your Employment Yenta...(Just call me "T")

Where's the Beef

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If you have a beef with someone...confront the issue and let it go...going to Bobby or Susie to check things out about your "fly in the ointment"....brings non-participants into the mix.... the more sophisticated term for stirring the pot is "triangulation".
In life there are people who are not comfortable with themselves ..they skirt issues....remain silent....and sometimes act like nothing is bothering them...when in fact... Mt. Vesuvius is erupting inside...
Passive aggressive behavior may make situations more chaotic ...stop them in their tracks....confront...let it go and finally... walk away....
It's the sign of a Leader!
Your Employment Yenta...(Just call me "T")

The Circle of Life.....

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This post is dedicated to Yenta's friends...for those who have been there for me during this transition period...
I am convinced you "can" teach an old dog new tricks <woof>
For the members of HRNEXT...what would I do without you...you are all wonderful in your own right...my Novartis colleagues...I guess we proved that "retirement" has been removed from the dictionary....
To my NJ friends....we are "almost" ready for that visit....and...for my new neighbors for making us feel so welcomed during what could have been a lonely Holiday season...
In the circle of life...I have been blessed to have made American friends in France....met long lost family in Hungary...
2012 will be filled with tips and tricks for employment and life in general as I see it...(I promise it will not be an extended version of "The Office"!)
Be square...be there..
Your ever grateful Employment Yenta...(Just call me "T")