Move up when your boss moves out

When your boss leaves, you have a chance to advance your career. It requires strategy, a little prior planning, a lot of self-confidence and the timing is essential.

There are four key elements to pay attention to: get in position, showcase yourself, ask for what you want and use caution.

For details on these considerations see the article here.

What Passive-Aggressive Office Comments Really Mean

Passive-aggressive communication abounds in the workplace. Whether verbally or in written or e-mail be aware of your colleagues (and your own) use of communication.

Rather than use “honest and open” language, passive-aggressive communicators often use underhand and manipulative tactics to get what they want.

Check out the language and tone of your own and others communication with a review of typical'messages' here.

Rules for Resignation

Resigning from a job is a necessary evil of being employed. The average American job tenure lasts 4.2 years. It's expected most of us will part ways with an employer 10 or more times during our career. 

How you exit says a lot about you and can play a big role in securing references and networking opportunities for future jobs. This is no time to abruptly ghost or cut corners. 

To leave a lasting positive impression when you resign, find the article here.