5 things I learned on maternity leave

Going on a three-month maternity leave is anything but a vacation! In fact, it’s more like a scary, thrilling, exhausting rollercoaster. Most people know about the sleepless nights, constant feeding, and changing diapers deal, but here’s five things you might not have known. 1. Multi-tasking takes on a whole new meaning  Even though staying at home [...]

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Getting ahead without giving in

Knowing where to cross the line on helping out others can make or break your career. My approach to taking care of my husband when he’s hurt or ill taught me a great lesson about what I should or shouldn’t do at work if I want to be successful. When I came home from work [...]

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How to deal with a drama queen

Some people take the subway, some ride the bus, selfish people drive alone, and I ride the vanpool. It’s like a cross between a carpool and a bus. You get the benefits of being able to call when you’re late (or if they’re late) but you don’t have to deal with the drama of a [...]

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Why you shouldn’t be nice to everyone

I’m generally a happy person, but there are times when I’m not smiling at work. I may be concentrating on a report, thinking of ideas, just had a frustrating conversation, concerned about someone, or so on. I don’t think anyone could smile throughout the day and really mean it. There are also some people who are [...]

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How to avoid the ‘secretary’ label

Most companies don’t use the word “secretary” anymore – companies have become more creative with terms like “administrative assistant”, ”client service representative”, and my favorite, “project coordinator”. I don’t care what they call it, it means you’re going to be answering calls, setting up meetings, doing paperwork, filing, and copying. If that’s you’re calling in life – [...]

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