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Wednesday 8th November Newsletter
Do you feel content at work, and is this considered coasting?
TOGETHER WITH
Welcome back to our roundup đ In this Hump Day newsletter:
Too comfortable at work:Â Is it really a thing?
Thrown under the bus: What to doâŠ
Stress management: Neuroscientist shares steps to remain calm.
đ PLUS, itâs time to give your rĂ©sumĂ© a makeover! Grab one of our ATS-friendly templates!
đ WEDNESDAYâS TO-DO
Remember your purpose â€ïž Remind yourself why youâre doing what youâre doing, and revisit what it is that inspires you.
OPINION
Are you content at work or too comfortable?
The natural progression in anyoneâs career is to want to climb the career ladder and secure a better-paying job with a fancier title, but what happens if thatâs not your dream?
You might feel content in your role and your pay, but is this considered coasting? It depends on whether youâre doing the bare minimum to muddle through or actually making an effort.
According to The Guardian, coasting is good for your career, health and happiness. But Iâd challenge that: how can you feel content if youâre not gaining any successes out of your work? If you arenât working towards a promotion or pay increase, how can you feel valued in the workplace?
You know what youâre comfortable with and whether youâre truly content at work!
â Joanna Zambas, Career Expert
Let me know your thoughts by replying to this email.
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TODAYâS ADVICE
How to win the blame game đČ
Work with someone whoâs constantly trying to throw you and everyone else under the bus â for their own mistakes and shortcomings?
Theyâre the very definition of âtoxic coworkerâ, and these tips will help you handle them:
Speak to the serial blamer. But do this privately and diplomatically. There may be bigger (underlying) issues, and a discussion could help you sort everything out.
Discredit where discredit is due. If things donât change, correct them the next time they blame you for their mistakes.
Own up to the mistakes you DO make. This demonstrates your integrity and your willingness to learn and improve.
Take it up with management. As a last resort, speak to your supervisor or HR, especially if the constant blame thrown your way affects your reputation, confidence and overall happiness.
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WHAT WEâRE WATCHING
Stress is inevitable â stressing out isn't
Youâve seen it, heard it, felt it: we live in a stressed-out world. So much so that the American Institute of Stress reports that 4 in 5 workers suffer from work-related stress.
Luckily, there are steps we can take to remain calm in anticipation of stressful situations. Neuroscientist Daniel Levitin explains more in his talk.
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Created with care by Chris Leitch, Joanna Zambas and Electra Michaelidou.
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