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work

The 4th season of The Office, my favorite tv show, starts tonight! I know plenty of people do not understand the show and maybe that is because they have never worked in offices like The Office. Although this part scares me because it is so true…
Michael has risen several levels above his incompetence, [...]

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Ten Ways to Lose Friends and Alienate Coworkers

by Andi on September 9, 2007

in work

A few points of this article humored me because they were true of experiences I have had at jobs, including the first point.
1. Eat stinky snacks.You may be the most likeable person in your office, but your popularity will definitely take a dive if you begin bringing in overly aromatic foods. If your lunch [...]

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Ten New Etiquette Tips for the Workplace

by Andi on July 26, 2007

in tips, work

I nearly choked when I read The Brazen Careerist’s second tip of new etiquette for the workplace. I completely agree that I am adult and that older people will see telling, not asking as discourteous, but still this would not fly at all at any of the places I have ever worked and it would [...]

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Ripped Pants @ Work = Not Cool!

by Andi on June 27, 2007

in work

At the main desk, we have thigh-level swinging saloon-like doors on each side (because clearly this creates a strict barrier to anyone who is even considering helping themselves to behind the desk). Being a helpful librarian, I like to leave my perch and help patrons, but this time as I was pushing the little door [...]

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Jennifer Ireland’s blog was linked through another blog I read. I spent last night reading through much of her and most recently her husband’s account of her 13-month battle with colon cancer at the age of 27. This newspaper article, Young parents enjoying life while doggedly fighting for it provides a short recap.
I [...]

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