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Friday 14th April Newsletter

Friday 14th April Newsletter

The world's coolest offices, bagging a promotion and more career goodness...

April 14, 2023

TOGETHER WITH

It’s Friday, y’all! 🥳 In today’s email:

Cool workplaces: A look inside Google’s offices.
Task-tracking: The road to a much-deserved promotion?
Water’s never tasted this good: Our fave fruit infuser bottles.

💡 TODAY’S QUOTE: “Begin somewhere. You cannot build a reputation on what you intend to do.” — Liz Smith, English actress

THE BIG IDEA

Inside the world’s coolest office: Google

Google is renowned for its amazing workspaces. From egg-shaped meeting rooms in Zurich and arcade nests in Chicago, you’ll be sure to be wowed by the architecture across their global offices.

You can see from the photos above why candidates are racing to work at one of the world’s coolest workplaces.

What do you seek most from an office? Let us know by replying to this mail.

📝 FRIDAY’S TO DO:

Leave work at work this evening 🍷 Welcome the weekend by intentionally switching off from anything work-related.

TALKING POINT

Can you break away living paycheck to paycheck? 🤔

Financial freedom often sounds like something of a fantasy. How can you live at ease when you receive an average salary each month? After all, we live in a world where we rely on credit cards and budgeting to keep afloat.

But according to experts, the simple key to financial freedom is minimalism. This means living within your means and only purchasing things that serve a direct purpose.

That’s not to say to put a halt on all spending, but instead to start being intentional on the things that you buy. For example, if you’re wasting money on items that you don’t really need or on too many outings, cut back and use that to put some money aside.

The first step is to track your spending habits (if you don’t already have an idea) and make notes of where you can cut down your outgoings. Additionally, consider side gigs that will create an additional source of income that can help you reach your financial goals faster.

Do you think financial freedom is doable in today’s climate? Let us know by replying.

TOGETHER WITH BETTERHELP

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TODAY’S ADVICE

Track your way tasks to a promotion ✌️

Task trackers are an excellent tool for boosting productivity and taking control of your workload. They’re also a great way to demonstrate your capabilities to your employer.

And even earn that coveted promotion you’ve been eyeing.

Here are some tips on how to make the most of task trackers to get ahead in your career:

1. Set clear goals. Start by identifying what you want to achieve in your current role and what you’ll need to do to earn a promotion. Use your task tracker to set clear, achievable goals that align with your aspirations. 🎯

2. Prioritize. Prioritize your tasks based on their importance, urgency and impact on your team or company. This will help you stay focused and productive, while ensuring you’re making progress towards your promotion goals.

3. Take ownership. Demonstrate your initiative and drive by taking ownership of your tasks and projects. Use your task tracker to organize your workload and ensure you’re meeting your deadlines and producing quality work.

4. Communicate progress. Keep your manager in the loop of your progress by regularly updating your task tracker and sharing updates on completed projects and accomplishments.

5. Keep improving. Use your task tracker to identify areas where you can improve your skills and knowledge. Pursue training and development opportunities to enhance your capabilities and increase your chances of a promotion. 📈

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