Thursday 23rd March Newsletter

WFH with pets and using social media to job search...

March 23, 2023

CareerAddict

TOGETHER WITH

It’s almost Friday! 🥳 With everything going on in the world, from the banking crisis to Rupert Murdoch getting engaged at 92, this should be a nice, jolly little read to help you through to the end of the week.

In today's email:

  • Using social media to find work: It is possible.

  • A survival guide for WFH pet parents: All you need to know.

  • The best lights to brighten up your desk: Our top picks.

✨ TODAY’S AFFIRMATION: I am talented, ambitious and making my dreams come true.

DAILY INSPO

TALKING POINT

Layoffs and TikTok: A match made in heaven? 😇

Since early 2022, we have seen company after company (mainly in the tech sector) announce mass layoffs. Antrell Vining, who at the time worked for a major finance company, was just one of millions of people who found their job on the chopping block.

Antrell took to TikTok and uploaded a video telling his followers he “just got laid off”. He received hundreds of comments and messages of support. But that’s not all: he also received job referrals and networking opportunities. A month after his layoff, he had a new job — thanks to TikTok.

And Antrell isn’t the only one to have used social media to find a new job. Some have turned to Facebook, Twitter, Vine and LinkedIn.

Which begs the question: Has traditional job searching had its heyday? Is social media the new way to find work?

What’s your take? Reply to this email and let us know.

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TODAY’S ADVICE

WFH with pets: A survival guide 🐶🐱

As nice as it is to have our furry friends around us while we're working, they can also be a big distraction. Whether it's a kitty circling around your feet or a dog whining at the door to go out!

A few tips to keep them entertained while you crack on with work:

1. Make enrichment toys: Animals need entertainment so they don’t get bored. Making a lick mat or adding some catnip to their favorite toy can keep them entertained for a good hour.

2. Play with them on your break: Animals are a good stress reliever! Not only this, but you’ll also tire them out so they snooze while you’re working.

3. Create a scavenger hunt: Hide some of their favorite treats around the house and let them find them. Using their brain will tire them out too.

4. Make them a comfortable space: Try adding a comfy bed near your workspace, as they just want to be close to you (aww!). If they feel safe, they’re more likely to leave you be.

5. Play enrichment videos: If everything else fails, turn on the TV so they can watch some animal enrichment videos. Like this 8-hour video of birds.

How do you WFH with pets? Share your secrets by replying to this email!

 📝 THURSDAY’S TO DO:

Switch off your devices 📴 For two hours, turn off your devices and focus on getting your hardest tasks completed. Once you’re done, reward yourself with a break and a cup of joe!

DON’T MISS

😔 Passed over for a promotion? overcome the disappointment with these tips.

🌟 Stand out from the crowd with these key qualities.

👁️ Why is body language important at work? Here is all you need to know.

STUFF WE LOVE

And then there was light! 💡

Need a desk lamp and a wireless mobile charger? The EASTAR LED Desk Lamp is for you. It comes with a USB port too. Grab the lamp ➜

The SICCOO LED Double Lamp is ideal if you’ve got two monitors. It sports 5 dimming levels and can last up to 50,000 hours. Grab the lamp ➜

With a 360° adjustable gooseneck and 10 dimmable brightness levels, the CUMKA Clip-On Lamp is a good addition for any room. Grab the lamp ➜

FUN FACT

🎵 Working 9 to 5 / What a way to make a living 🎵 Got a song stuck in your head? That’s called an earworm or, perhaps unoriginally, Stuck Song Syndrome.

MEME IT

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