It is a harsh reality, the workplace stress not only affects work performance, but those you live with as well. Long hours at work take away time from family. Critical managers, demanding business owners, ill-equipped workers, budget issues and more can turn one's once positive personality completely upside down. And where does the seemingly self-controlled individual end up dumping his or her woes? On his or her closest loved ones.
Online media reports tell of workplace related stress adding a few pounds too. So not only is one disgruntled about work, but he or she is eating for comfort too while watching TV or surfing the 'Net late into the night.
The pendulum of mood swings go from right to left with many unhappy workers and usually end up hitting a few too many times into the unsuspecting on the home-front.
"It isn't work making me act like this...it's you!" A workaholic reasons his or her family is to blame. "I really wish you all would be more understanding! I am under a lot of pressure at work...will you just leave me alone!" the one who once wore a happy mask starts to unravel.
So check yourself before checking others this week. Something is obvious wrong and the workplace definitely has something to do with it. There is nothing wrong with taking some lunch time and/or a personal day to figure some things out. When everything else comes to an end, all you have left is the family you choose to allow in your life.
Nicholl McGuire
Thursday
Numbers Don't Lie - Watch How Many Minorities are Laid Off or Terminated From Positions as Compared to Others
It happens a company has to let go of jobs in order to save money, change current systems, relocate, and more. However, when you begin to see a pattern at different places you have worked, your eyes aren't deceiving you! Minorities, women, seniors, those with vested interest in the company, temps, and students are usually the first to be let go before others irregardless of those who perform good work performance and have exceptional attendance. You have to know it is systematic and also bias. Here are some links to articles that share some facts you might have overlooked or didn't think to consider.
Lay-offs
Blacks hit hardest by public-sector job losses during recession, study finds
Apparently You Can Get Laid Off While Pregnant
Who's Displaced First?
Last Hired, First Hired
Postal job cuts would weigh on minorities, vets
Laid Off, With Retirement Almost in Sight
What are my rights as the minority shareholder who is being laid off by majority shareholder?
Wrongful Terminations
CNN Hit With $5 Million Bias And Wrongful Termination Suit
Workers Sue McDonald's for Racism, Sexual Harassment, and Wrongful Termination
Is your company next to lay off some people? See Daily Job Cuts
How to Tell a Layoff is Coming
Lay-offs
Blacks hit hardest by public-sector job losses during recession, study finds
Apparently You Can Get Laid Off While Pregnant
Who's Displaced First?
Last Hired, First Hired
Postal job cuts would weigh on minorities, vets
Laid Off, With Retirement Almost in Sight
What are my rights as the minority shareholder who is being laid off by majority shareholder?
Wrongful Terminations
CNN Hit With $5 Million Bias And Wrongful Termination Suit
Workers Sue McDonald's for Racism, Sexual Harassment, and Wrongful Termination
Is your company next to lay off some people? See Daily Job Cuts
How to Tell a Layoff is Coming
Thursday
Your Job Isn't Good Enough...Need More Money? 17 Ideas for People Who Need Cash
Well you don't have a lot of time to read and I don't have a lot of time to write, so here goes, a list to help you start thinking of ways you can make some cash soon!
1. Weekends are a great time to make money so are you thinking about outdoor events? Pass out fliers, offer car washing services, clean homes, organize garages, assist with existing projects...can you think of more?
2. Build something. It doesn't matter whether you make it with wood, stone, paper, fabric, or something else. What can you create quickly and have it out on display at a fair, flea market/swap meet, or somewhere else?
3. Use your front yard to sell items from closets, drawers, cabinets, etc. or skills (like car detailing).
4. Use your driveway or the front of your home as a parking lot. (This works if you are near large entertainment areas) Charge by the hour.
5. Offer to babysit or pet sit.
6. Errand or taxi service.
7. Sell some stocks.
8. Ask someone to GIVE money, not borrow (especially those people who have gotten much from you in the past).
9. Host a party (charge per head).
10. Offer companionship (we aren't talking about sex--get your mind out the gutter!)
11. Sell meals.
12. Create a crowdsource campaign for your cause (on and off the Internet).
13. Visit the pawnshop.
14. DJ a party.
15. Take photos.
16. Cater a party.
17. Haul things for people.
You can think of more, now go make that money!
(Do check for any licensing needed in your area before trying any of these things).
Nicholl McGuire
1. Weekends are a great time to make money so are you thinking about outdoor events? Pass out fliers, offer car washing services, clean homes, organize garages, assist with existing projects...can you think of more?
2. Build something. It doesn't matter whether you make it with wood, stone, paper, fabric, or something else. What can you create quickly and have it out on display at a fair, flea market/swap meet, or somewhere else?
3. Use your front yard to sell items from closets, drawers, cabinets, etc. or skills (like car detailing).
4. Use your driveway or the front of your home as a parking lot. (This works if you are near large entertainment areas) Charge by the hour.
5. Offer to babysit or pet sit.
6. Errand or taxi service.
7. Sell some stocks.
8. Ask someone to GIVE money, not borrow (especially those people who have gotten much from you in the past).
9. Host a party (charge per head).
10. Offer companionship (we aren't talking about sex--get your mind out the gutter!)
11. Sell meals.
12. Create a crowdsource campaign for your cause (on and off the Internet).
13. Visit the pawnshop.
14. DJ a party.
15. Take photos.
16. Cater a party.
17. Haul things for people.
You can think of more, now go make that money!
(Do check for any licensing needed in your area before trying any of these things).
Nicholl McGuire
Friday
On Realizing the Importance of Promotional Materials
Logos, names, colors, symbols, and more on cups, mugs, calendars, t-shirts, and more. These things reach further than our feet. After walking through a print shop in Duarte CA, I realized just how significant promotional tools are to any business.
From a child's fund-raiser to a special event, something has to shout, "Welcome to our company." People need to feel like your business is in the moment, all-too-ready to serve them. They need to know just how much your product or service might benefit them.
Staff wear t-shirts with your brand, a pen displays your logo, someone walks in with a bag with your company's name on it, someone else has a hat proudly boasting one's affiliation, and someone else posts a poster up on a wall not only in his or her atmosphere about your business, but a wall post too! The sky is the limit when it comes to promotional tools.
No matter where you are, near or far Curo, a managed print production company, is here to serve you!
From a child's fund-raiser to a special event, something has to shout, "Welcome to our company." People need to feel like your business is in the moment, all-too-ready to serve them. They need to know just how much your product or service might benefit them.
Staff wear t-shirts with your brand, a pen displays your logo, someone walks in with a bag with your company's name on it, someone else has a hat proudly boasting one's affiliation, and someone else posts a poster up on a wall not only in his or her atmosphere about your business, but a wall post too! The sky is the limit when it comes to promotional tools.
No matter where you are, near or far Curo, a managed print production company, is here to serve you!
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