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Publicly complaining about your company is never a smart career move-Even if you're right A Yelp’s employee’s open letter to the company CEO made headlines this weekend. In case it wasn’t trending on your Facebook, here’s what you need to know: Talia Jane, a customer service representative, took to Medium to express her disappointment with her salary, as well as the company overall. She published it on February 19; later that day, she was fired. While CEO Jeremy Stoppelman tweeted that Jane’s dismissal was not his doing, I think he probably wasn’t thrilled about the situation.

3 basic time management strategies people forget about when they're I once worked with a team where the guy who was always “the busiest” got the least amount done. That’s because he spent more time managing his personal distractions than actually completing his work. He was certainly talented and had the skills to do the job, but had no idea how to manage his time. You may know someone like this, or identify with him yourself.

10 everyday habits that make you look wildly unprofessional at work Picture this. I was at a networking event last winter. It was cold outside, but quite warm in the room. Most of us balanced winter coats and heavy bags. I made small talk with a few other people, when a new guy approached the group. “Damn, you guys are carrying a ton of sh-t,” he said. “You know, you can check your sh-t for free at the coat check.” Boom! Instant credibility suck. I get that he was trying to help us, but none of us paid him any mind after that introduction.

3 times you'll have to stand up for yourself at work (Because no one else will) A colleague takes credit for your brilliant idea. Your boss gives your dream assignment to a brand new employee. A department head throws your entire team under the bus. How do you react? Do you speak up and risk sounding shrill and rocking the boat? Or do you suck it up like a good soldier? Think carefully before you answer, because whether you’re conscious of it or not, how you respond to these work situations impacts how people will treat you later.

The 6 unwritten company rules you won't find in the employee handbook When you begin a role at a new organization, you may feel a warm, welcoming vibe as you’re introduced to your colleagues via a company-wide email and taken out to lunch by your boss. In these early days, you’ll get info on how to file your expense report, order your customer print job, or book your business travel. You’ll learn what the official rules of the workplace are, what policies must be complied with, and what is expected of you in the role you were hired for. Along with an explanation of the company’s values, goals, and mission, your orientation may include info on cool company perks such as being able to bring your dog to work.

3 better ways to define success in your life (Because it's not always about the money) According to Merriam-Webster’s definition of “success,” anyone who’s rich, respected, or famous is successful. Some people will read that and enthusiastically shake their heads yes-others will roll their eyes. Neither group is right or wrong; the truth is that the words means a lot of different things to different people.

6 signs it's not your employee who's the problem, it's you If you’ve managed teams, then statistically speaking, you’ve managed underperformers. Having someone on your team not pull his or her weight is not only incredibly frustrating, but it also makes it harder to hit goals—which, as you’ve surely stressed about, reflects badly on you. But rather than set up yet another meeting, have you asked yourself how you contributed to the underperformance?

How to write a resignation letter So, you’ve decided to move on. You’ve signed on the dotted line at your new gig, and now all that’s standing in between you and your fab new job is submitting your resignation to your current one. Gulp. Enter: your resignation letter. While this isn’t the first step of quitting your job (that would be sitting your boss down for a one-on-one-more on that here), it’s an important one. The official document you submit to your higher-ups and HR will set the tone for the next two weeks at the office-as well as your relationship moving forward.

5 ways to handle being completely lost at work (That won't make you look bad) If you’ve ever watched an episode of Charlie Brown, you probably remember his interactions with his teacher in class. No matter what she’s saying, it always sounded like a distorted megaphone to Charlie. Sometimes, the office can feel just like those Charlie Brown scenes. Your boss or co-worker is giving you instructions or explaining an important project, and all you hear is, “Womp womp womp womp womp.”