In every workplace, there are a few people others naturally turn to when things get tough, deadlines get tight, or problems arise unexpectedly. These are the reliable ones. They’re not always the loudest in meetings or the flashiest with presentations, but they are the ones others trust. Being reliable might not sound like the most… Continue reading The Power of Being Reliable at Work
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Admiring the Fast-Movers: Why I Look Up to People in Physical Jobs
There’s a quiet kind of admiration I carry for people whose jobs require them to move fast, stay alert, and handle multiple things at once with their hands and feet constantly in motion. I’m talking about waiters weaving between tables with trays of hot food, supermarket sorters unloading boxes in rhythm, cashiers scanning and bagging… Continue reading Admiring the Fast-Movers: Why I Look Up to People in Physical Jobs
Why You’re Not Getting Promoted, and What to Do About It
Let’s talk honestly, the way we would over coffee or tea, no fluff, no sugarcoating. You want a promotion. You’ve been showing up, getting your work done, and keeping everything running smoothly. You’re doing what’s asked of you, maybe even a bit more on good days. So why are you still in the same place,… Continue reading Why You’re Not Getting Promoted, and What to Do About It
Workaholic: A Word That Defines Me
If there’s one word that describes me, my husband would say it’s workaholic. He didn’t even hesitate when I asked. It was an instant response, almost as if he had been waiting for the question. At first, I laughed. Then, I thought about it. He’s right. I throw myself into my work with an intensity… Continue reading Workaholic: A Word That Defines Me
