Dear Dr. Mimi, I was recently let go from a company. My old boss just contacted me asking work-related questions. Should I respond? —Now What?
Dear Now What, If you know the answer to the question, I say go for it and answer your boss. This is the perfect opportunity to have a good interaction so you can continue to network and maintain good relations. You never know if you might go back to that company or perhaps need a reference. —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…