Happy And Succeeding: For Those Who Have Blind Ambition To Achieve Great Things
How To Spot A Co-Worker Who Has ‘Main Character Syndrome’
Main character syndrome is a term made popular on TikTok to describe a tendency among people to view themselves as the lead character in their own life story. People with main character syndrome tend to be self-centered and self-absorbed, making it difficult to work collaboratively with others. It’s often associated with negative traits, such as narcissism and entitlement.
Why We Find Ourselves Constantly Exhausted From Work
Workers are feeling exhausted and burned out. The lack of job security, concerns over finances, dealing with toxic co-workers and bosses, long working hours, disrupted remote and hybrid work routines and blurred work-life boundaries lead to stress and anxiety. This causes workers to feel exhausted, tired and worn out. Nearly six out of 10 labor participants in the United States self-reported feeling at least moderate levels of burnout, according to a 2023 Aflac report on workplace trends and attitudes.
It’s Time For Job Seekers To Ask The Hard Questions And Be Treated With Respect
When you’re on a job interview, the hiring manager, human resources and other personnel ask all the tough, invasive questions, ranging from “What is your biggest weakness?” to “Why should I hire you?” It’s about time to flip the script and allow job applicants to ask the hard-hitting questions. I’ve heard many complaints from job seekers, including not being notified that their résumés have been received, the responsibilities were different than what was listed on the job description, and no one told you about the toxic boss who has a turnstile of people coming and going.
Insidious Ways Bosses Are Ostracizing And Getting Rid Of Employees
When you think of bosses pushing people to the brink of quitting their jobs, you imagine the flagrant, overbearing, yelling and toxic type of manager who chastises you in front of your peers. However, there are other approaches bosses are taking to get workers out the door that are much more insidious and passive-aggressive. Managers are employing the tactics of window seating, ultimatums, performance improvement plans (PIPs) and stack rankings to quietly fire workers.
Should You Accept A Job With A High-Status Company Or The Firm That Pays More Money?
In a challenging job market, obtaining an offer calls for a celebration. If you have two prospects to choose from: congratulations! Having multiple offers puts you in a very advantageous position, as you won’t have to come from a place of scarcity when you make this decision. However, choosing which job to accept is not easy. You must weigh all the pros and cons, consider the long-term growth potential, whether you like one company and its people more than the other and which role can make a marketable impact on your long-term career.
Tipflation: Americans Think Tipping Culture Is ‘Out Of Control’ And Workers Should Be Paid More
No matter what businesses you patronize in the United States, it’s likely that you’ll be prompted to offer a tip. However, the rapidly changing tipping culture raises questions about its fairness and effectiveness. A recent survey by Bankrate found that roughly 66% of Americans have a negative view of tipping. Around 30% of respondents think that tipping culture is “out of control,” with more companies encouraging customers to tip at their counters than ever before. Patrons find the pre-entered tip screens aggravating (32%) and think businesses should pay their employees more rather than rely on gratuity (41%).
Gen-Z Is Labeled As ‘Difficult’ In The Workplace, But There’s More To The Story
Generation-Z is facing tough challenges in the job market. Many of this cohort could not secure internships or co-ops while the pandemic raged. In the aftermath of the virus outbreak, there was an overhang of people out of work. Rather than hire a young person without any experience and needing to train them, companies were able to select from hundreds of experienced people who were out of work and desperate for a job.
Coachero: Career Advising
As the CEO, founder and executive recruiter at one of the oldest and largest global search firms in his area of expertise, Jack Kelly has diligently worked placing top-tier professionals for the last 20 years. As a proponent of career growth, Jack is thrilled to have the opportunity to personally share career-advancing advice with you in an honest, straightforward, no-nonsense manner. As your career coach, Jack will help you with every aspect of your job search or career growth plan, offering real support and professional guidance.
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About Jack Kelly
Jack Kelly is the CEO, founder, and executive recruiter at one of the oldest and largest global search firms in his area of expertise. He has personally placed thousands of professionals with top-tier companies over the last 20-plus years. Jack is passionate about advocating for job seekers. In doing so, he founded a start-up company, WeCruitr, at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. The mission of WeCruitr is to help people in need and make the job search more humane and enjoyable. As a proponent of career growth, Jack shares his insider interviewing tips and career advancement secrets as a Senior Contributor for Forbes. He also covers timely topics related to corporations, high-profile people, Wall Street, politics and other important matters. The pieces offer insight into the news and how it may impact your career. Jack is the author of Happy and Succeeding in Your Job Search and How To Get A Job In Tough Times, as well as the host of Happy And Succeeding In The Future Of Work and cohost of the Blind Ambition podcast.