Someone working at Taco Bell or Burger King is not going to be able to have the same work-life balance discussion that someone who works for Facebook or The New York Times. Sheryl
lean in
performing
Know what I used to do for a lot of the day? Google people I was jealous of and hate myself. And then: repeat.
homelessness
I had no concrete plans when I left my lease renewal unsigned. All I had was a personal belief that I wouldn’t end up living on the train.
ihtm contest
The first nail in my employment coffin came when I discovered the Family and Medical Leave Act. You mean I can take time off to be with my newly born child? Federally mandated?
shoes
I am a really good fucking hostess and it is about 50% due to my choice of footwear.
sex toys
I opened the link and found, to my horror, that it was the gorgeous, iridescent purple double-headed dildo I’d been admiring.
diets
My office has just launched a brand new weight loss incentive. While participation is not mandatory (thank god), its presence has made a discernible impact around the office.
work
I’m not a rising superstar in my company because I haven’t been given that opportunity: I am a woman.
bullies
Every day people go in to work at jobs they can’t afford to quit with co-workers who make a genuine effort to bully and humiliate them. Too often, fighting back isn’t an option, and even if it is, it’s not guaranteed to make a difference.
office humor
Read on for a comprehensive field guide to 9-5 humor…
co-workers
When I first got to my current job and saw the Snack Cabinet, it was like a choir of angels descending on my upturned face. Until I noticed that I was only eating Wheat Thins and Jolly Ranchers, forever.
food
According to HuffPo, 79% of Americans eat lunch at their desks. I'm guessing it's because, like me, they're all desperate to please people who probably couldn't care less where we ate.
work
At my last 9 to 5, I felt alone, but could never figure out if that was because I was black or because I hated everybody.
work
“Someone has come to me,” my boss said, “And they’ve got some complaints about what you’ve been doing with your face and your hair.”
work
A good Work Flirt is agreeable and energetic and does whatever it takes to project ease and to foster comfort. I was in control, right?
bosses
Offices without bitchy bosses are often sorely lacking in one critical element: FEAR.
avon
Does anyone make money at this?
body talk
Food (and alcohol) are often problematic parts of office culture, especially if you have any kind of issue with them.
money
It can feel gross to celebrate your success when so many people are out of work. But we need to celebrate our accomplishments. And we need to not feel bad about living the way we want to live.
slacking off
Plus, a SHOCKING CONFESSION as to what I'm really doing during staff meetings.
advice
Some things really don't get better with age...
best mom in the world
And it's when I'm busy being the worst employee! Just kidding, bosses.
Jane in
Jane's Stuff,
BEST mom in the world,
fitting it all in,
happiness,
kids,
making time for the things you love,
music lessons,
violin,
work
Jun 25, 2012 at 4:05pm | 14 comments
