Dear Dr. Mimi, I’ve recently started dating a co-worker. How do I show her affection while still being professional around the office? —Loverboy
Dear Loverboy, Starting a new relationship is always fun and exciting, but remember not to mix business and pleasure. Work is not the place to show your affection. Treat her in a business-like manner, and keep PDA out of the workplace. You can also make it known that you are dating so that you don’t start inappropriate office gossip. —Dr. Mimi
Dear Dr. Mimi, I trained a new employee about a month ago, but they still don’t seem to be getting it. They mess up almost every task I give them. What can I do to fix this? Should I just fire them? —Frustrated Dear Frustrated, It can be tricky working with new employees. If you…
Dear Dr. Mimi, My spouse and I now both work full-time jobs and have a three-year-old. I had been home full-time while my spouse worked. Our son is in day care and seems to love it, but I am unsure how to balance having a family, being an employee, and doing well in both jobs.…
It may be daunting to look at your schedule for the coming months. Here are a few tips to help you stay on task and monitor your productivity: Clarify the vision. What do you hope to achieve? How will you accomplish this? Get specific! Define the milestones you aim to reach. Sit down and devote…