Cross Train Yourself

In this recessing economy you have to be ready to get another job at the drop of a hat. In this case it is always better to have a more plentiful array of positions to choose from. Cross training may be easier in some fields and offices than it is in others, but there is no doubt it will quickly distinguish you from your competitors when applying for jobs. Here are a few tips to help you familiarize yourself with other aspects of your companies operations: Read more

The Boss Who Never Relaxed

I worked at a PI firm in Philly. My position was assistant to the office manager. The business was largely process service from local attorney, who are always late and missing deadlines or providing too little lead-time for a job. I got hired as a last stitch effort to lighten the office manager’s workload. It also happens that the office manager was a workaholic with a marriage on it last leg due to his excessive albeit unnecessary office hours. The work was very simple data entry at best, and the occasional couriering to City Hall, the work flow was light to medium, and though the office was small anybody with strong organizational skills could easily navigate the filing system. And the office had a good vibe. The only problem was the office manager still insisted on working late  into the night on projects that could wait until the next day, because we received them late and they couldn’t be sent out until the next afternoon. Read more