Tuesday
Work Place After Parties, Happy Hours
It can be difficult working in an atmosphere that doesn't really appreciate you much. So for some of you reading this, you might not spend too much time with boss or workers other than to complete a job and then off you go. However, there are those of you who love your co-workers like they are your brothers and sisters (at least so it appears that way). Could your emotions get you in trouble one day? Throw alcohol, drugs, or something else into the mix and who knows what might happen to your work relationship.
Sometimes we forget that people on the job are workers. Even a family member is not a family member when it comes to business. One has to put aside his or her personal and outside interests and carry on with business. But some people who don't have much of a social life outside of the workplace, sometimes look at workers as best friends, brothers, sisters, lovers, and more. It doesn't matter how likable a person is, he or she is put in your presence to assist with tasks not hand-hold, pleasure, or be a personal counselor. However, so many have turned their work relationships into something more and have brought their "I like her...I like him" stories home to a spouse or partner who is glaring back with eyes of distrust.
Some of you might have already slipped when it comes to these happy hour events. You may have reasoned, "What my sweetie doesn't know won't hurt her/him." But what some workers fail to understand is that a loved one most likely has a feeling that something went down back in 19... or 2000 whatever and might go down again after happy hour, during idle time at work, or this upcoming holiday party.
There is much anxiety and tension in the air for some couples during this season of holiday parties and it only gets worse as it gets closer and closer to certain days. When you know you have been guilty of getting a little bit too carried away at these work celebrations, you might want to do the wisest thing, sit out for a bit. Now for some readers, they probably weren't expecting a blog entry post to advise such things. "Sit out! I wish I could, but my company..." Just hold off on the reasons why the company party (or dare I say it that cute guy or gal in the office) is more important than your family. For some readers, your company could do without a few of you showing up especially if you like to drink.
Some bosses are hoping and praying that some of you heavy drinkers don't show up. Wives and husbands that have been cheated on are also hoping that a cheating mate will sit this one out this year. You can make your new year a happy one and lessen some of your burdens by making other arrangements even if you suspect you might be tempted to act out of character. Whatever your other arrangements are, they just might save your job.
I have personally observed much activity at company parties ie.) drunk women dressed slutty and dancing seductively, men misbehaving, and the boss and his assistant being a little too chummy while his wife just stares at the two of them. The next day the office reeked of last night's alcohol and cigar smells, arguments with a jealous spouse takes up most of the day, and reprimands are sent out to trouble-making workers inciting conflict over "he say, she say" statements. Hung over and red face, a former boss and supervisor either looked a little too happy to see me or scary looking as if the two were possessed. Those spirits really did do a number on them and of course they left early and left the rest of us holding the bag.
Now for those who can handle their alcohol or shall I say partying, I have nothing to say to you. Eat, drink and be merry if that's what you most desire to do. But for those who know better, you best look at your situation with wise eyes and do what's right for you, your career, and your family. Observers don't forget what you say or do at happy hour or any other social engagement. Who knows what the new year holds for you?
Nicholl McGuire is the creator of the Job Journal. A simple book to help you keep track of your thoughts while on the job.
Sometimes we forget that people on the job are workers. Even a family member is not a family member when it comes to business. One has to put aside his or her personal and outside interests and carry on with business. But some people who don't have much of a social life outside of the workplace, sometimes look at workers as best friends, brothers, sisters, lovers, and more. It doesn't matter how likable a person is, he or she is put in your presence to assist with tasks not hand-hold, pleasure, or be a personal counselor. However, so many have turned their work relationships into something more and have brought their "I like her...I like him" stories home to a spouse or partner who is glaring back with eyes of distrust.
Some of you might have already slipped when it comes to these happy hour events. You may have reasoned, "What my sweetie doesn't know won't hurt her/him." But what some workers fail to understand is that a loved one most likely has a feeling that something went down back in 19... or 2000 whatever and might go down again after happy hour, during idle time at work, or this upcoming holiday party.
There is much anxiety and tension in the air for some couples during this season of holiday parties and it only gets worse as it gets closer and closer to certain days. When you know you have been guilty of getting a little bit too carried away at these work celebrations, you might want to do the wisest thing, sit out for a bit. Now for some readers, they probably weren't expecting a blog entry post to advise such things. "Sit out! I wish I could, but my company..." Just hold off on the reasons why the company party (or dare I say it that cute guy or gal in the office) is more important than your family. For some readers, your company could do without a few of you showing up especially if you like to drink.
Some bosses are hoping and praying that some of you heavy drinkers don't show up. Wives and husbands that have been cheated on are also hoping that a cheating mate will sit this one out this year. You can make your new year a happy one and lessen some of your burdens by making other arrangements even if you suspect you might be tempted to act out of character. Whatever your other arrangements are, they just might save your job.
I have personally observed much activity at company parties ie.) drunk women dressed slutty and dancing seductively, men misbehaving, and the boss and his assistant being a little too chummy while his wife just stares at the two of them. The next day the office reeked of last night's alcohol and cigar smells, arguments with a jealous spouse takes up most of the day, and reprimands are sent out to trouble-making workers inciting conflict over "he say, she say" statements. Hung over and red face, a former boss and supervisor either looked a little too happy to see me or scary looking as if the two were possessed. Those spirits really did do a number on them and of course they left early and left the rest of us holding the bag.
Now for those who can handle their alcohol or shall I say partying, I have nothing to say to you. Eat, drink and be merry if that's what you most desire to do. But for those who know better, you best look at your situation with wise eyes and do what's right for you, your career, and your family. Observers don't forget what you say or do at happy hour or any other social engagement. Who knows what the new year holds for you?
Nicholl McGuire is the creator of the Job Journal. A simple book to help you keep track of your thoughts while on the job.
Sunday
Plan on Shopping Online During Cyber Monday?
You will probably want to take some time to do online shopping from work. Don't forget to do the following:
One. Ask permission if you aren't sure you are permitted to use the company computer to shop.
Two. Don't save personal data on a public computer.
Three. Pay attention to the time when you started researching. You don't want time to get away from you shopping rather than working.
Four. Never assume others around you aren't looking over your shoulder.
Five. When you shop, don't forget to get cash back for your purchases. Also, check for coupon/promo codes too.
Six. Use a credit card over a debit card. Most often it is easier to dispute a charge with your credit card company. You also don't have the worry of some unsuspecting charges draining you of money in the bank for bill payments.
Happy shopping!
Nicholl McGuire, published poet, author, blogger. Check out: Things to Do When Bored
Looking for Cyber Monday resources? See here.
One. Ask permission if you aren't sure you are permitted to use the company computer to shop.
Two. Don't save personal data on a public computer.
Three. Pay attention to the time when you started researching. You don't want time to get away from you shopping rather than working.
Four. Never assume others around you aren't looking over your shoulder.
Five. When you shop, don't forget to get cash back for your purchases. Also, check for coupon/promo codes too.
Six. Use a credit card over a debit card. Most often it is easier to dispute a charge with your credit card company. You also don't have the worry of some unsuspecting charges draining you of money in the bank for bill payments.
Happy shopping!
Nicholl McGuire, published poet, author, blogger. Check out: Things to Do When Bored
Looking for Cyber Monday resources? See here.
Thursday
Gift-giving at the Workplace
So the grab bags, the birthdays, and the holiday season is coming around. Buy some cool things for your favorite co-workers. I specially picked out some good gifts in electronics under $100. I have a history of buying some great gifts for boss, supervisor, family and friends and I can tell you a good gift goes a long way in the future! Enjoy shopping!
The Great Gift World - Electronics
Sunday
Blood Sacrifice for a Better Life
Many have made sacrifices in their lives to get ahead at the workplace. Blood, sweat and tears so you have heard went into education, jobs, relocation, and more. But some of the most successful people in this world don't tell you what they did behind the scenes other than go to school and do the typical things to get ahead.
There is a dark side to managing, owning, building,rebuilding and more when it comes to a man or woman's career or business and not all are playing fairly or wisely.
If you are of the right pedigree, have the "right" connections, and know a thing or two about the supernatural, you will be surprised at what is offered to you.
There are those at your workplace that no matter what you do or say they fight you. You want to do things ethically, but they don't. You value your family, they don't. You know how to balance work and play, they don't. So much opposition some of my readers have to fight up against just for a paycheck.
But I will tell you, that those who have sacrificed babies, without remorse, to maintain a certain career path and those who refuse wise instruction and even those leaders and workers who emotionally/physically cheat on partners and ignore children, reap what they sow! Hopefully, you are one of them who have made your past wrongs right, but if not, take heed to this blog entry.
The path of the rich only leads to emotional and/or physical misery. People who you think are your friends, end up not being nothing more than users. When the money, fame, power, etc. is gone, they are gone too. Then there is another path, the path of the wise man and when he walks on his path, he makes long-lasting connections and the things that he sacrifices are not made up of blood.
Consider this the next time you desire more money, fame and power, what are you willing to give up to get ahead and is it really worth it? Appreciate where you are right now until you can make sense of your situation, consult wise counselors, and be put on that path that leads to somewhere rather than nowhere.
Blood sacrifices of old are still very much ongoing. The misdeeds of men and women are not outdated. Scenes and customs may have changed over centuries, but people are still making decisions that cost people their mental and physical well-being. Although you are not considered a slave at the workplace working for a king, the reality is you are very much still that and unless you desire more for your life, you will remain that. Look beyond the material wealth and check your spiritual health!
Nicholl McGuire manages numerous blogs and writes books. Feel free to receive practical, spiritual wisdom for your personal and professional endeavors here.
There is a dark side to managing, owning, building,rebuilding and more when it comes to a man or woman's career or business and not all are playing fairly or wisely.
If you are of the right pedigree, have the "right" connections, and know a thing or two about the supernatural, you will be surprised at what is offered to you.
There are those at your workplace that no matter what you do or say they fight you. You want to do things ethically, but they don't. You value your family, they don't. You know how to balance work and play, they don't. So much opposition some of my readers have to fight up against just for a paycheck.
But I will tell you, that those who have sacrificed babies, without remorse, to maintain a certain career path and those who refuse wise instruction and even those leaders and workers who emotionally/physically cheat on partners and ignore children, reap what they sow! Hopefully, you are one of them who have made your past wrongs right, but if not, take heed to this blog entry.
The path of the rich only leads to emotional and/or physical misery. People who you think are your friends, end up not being nothing more than users. When the money, fame, power, etc. is gone, they are gone too. Then there is another path, the path of the wise man and when he walks on his path, he makes long-lasting connections and the things that he sacrifices are not made up of blood.
Consider this the next time you desire more money, fame and power, what are you willing to give up to get ahead and is it really worth it? Appreciate where you are right now until you can make sense of your situation, consult wise counselors, and be put on that path that leads to somewhere rather than nowhere.
Blood sacrifices of old are still very much ongoing. The misdeeds of men and women are not outdated. Scenes and customs may have changed over centuries, but people are still making decisions that cost people their mental and physical well-being. Although you are not considered a slave at the workplace working for a king, the reality is you are very much still that and unless you desire more for your life, you will remain that. Look beyond the material wealth and check your spiritual health!
Nicholl McGuire manages numerous blogs and writes books. Feel free to receive practical, spiritual wisdom for your personal and professional endeavors here.
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