MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'boss'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:15:16 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5097101&cid=t_213945_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F24-workplace-actions-of-acoas%2F Adult Children of Alcoholism / Addiction in the Workplace ACOA’s often transfer behaviour learned in childhood into other adult spheres of life. In true co-dependency style these often confuse and confound us. Some of these are; We confuse our boss or supervisor with our alcoholic parents and have similar relationship patterns, behaviors, and reactions that are carryovers from childhood. We confuse our co-workers with our siblings or our alcoholic parents and repeat childhood reactions in those working relationships. We expect lavish praise and acknowledgment from our boss for our efforts on the job. Authority figures scare us and we feel afraid when we need to talk to them. We get a negative gut reaction when dealing with someone who has the physical characteristics or mannerisms ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5097101 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 05:47:09 +0100 5097101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028452&cid=t_213945_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F14%2Fone-of-the-biggest-barriers-to-creativity-and-how-to-overcome-it%2F Anyone who writes — or creates anything that goes out to the public — knows that oftentimes the product is akin to putting your heart out on a piece of paper (or laptop, or canvas and so on). Vulnerable, scary and vomit-inducing. So even if you get 100 compliments and kind words, one negative remark roars above the rest. It sticks out and stays with you. Not only does it have you questioning your work but, worse, your worth. Or even just the idea of being evaluated gets under your skin. Instead of telling the truth or letting your creativity flow freely, limitless and liberated, you’re paralyzed because you’re thinking about what everyone else will be thinking. So one of the biggest barriers to creativity is, as you’ve probably guessed by now: concern over the critics — be they... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028452 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:15:04 +0100 5028452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028460&cid=t_213945_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F11%2F10-practical-ways-to-handle-stress%2F Stress is inevitable. It walks in and out of our lives on a regular basis. And it can easily walk all over us unless we take action. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to minimize and cope with stress. Here are 10 ideas for handling stress without causing more strain and hassle. 1. Figure out where the stress is coming from. Oftentimes, when we’re stressed, it seems like a big mess with stressors appearing from every angle. We start to feel like we’re playing a game of dodge ball, ducking and darting so we don’t get smacked by a barrage of balls. We take a defensive position, and not a good one at that. Instead of feeling like you’re flailing day to day, identify what you’re actually stressed about. Is it a specific project at work, an upcoming exam, a dispute with yo... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028460 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:19:54 +0100 5028460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921520&cid=t_213945_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F09%2Fthe-seed-9-pieces-of-advice-for-graduates%2F In his new book, The Seed: Finding Purpose and Happiness in Life and Work, international and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jon Gordon tells the story of Josh, a guy who, like so many of us, has lost his passion at work. When Josh’s boss challenges the young worker to take two weeks off to assess his attitude and intentions, Josh heads to the country. There, a farmer hands him a seed and tells him that when he discovers the right place to plant the seed his purpose will be revealed to him. This tale takes readers on a quest to explore their own passion, purpose, and happiness in life and work. The themes presented are most appropriate for graduates just embarking on their path. Here, then, are nine such lessons presented in the story, in the words of Gordon: 1. Focus on Get to i... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921520 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:45:54 +0100 4921520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911856&cid=t_213945_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2Fza8MNAQhAHM%2F The day started just like any other day. I slowly dragged my tired body out of the bed, started complaining and began the process of getting ready for work. I had about 2 full hours of sleep due to the new born baby that was sharing a room with my wife and I in our one bedroom apartment. After drinking a full pot of coffee, which burned all taste buds from my tongue, I fired up my piece of crap car and began the journey to work. I can remember it like yesterday. It was a beautiful day. The sun was shining so brightly that even the rusted spots on my automobile had a marvelous glow as the rays kissed the surface. The temperature was immaculate and I was in the perfect place mentally. I was a proud papa and the sole provider for my family. If there was a spot on the top of the world I was th... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911856 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 05:25:34 +0100 4911856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893556&cid=t_213945_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F03%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-june-3-2011%2F It’s easy to slip into the “coulda, woulda, shouldas” of our lives. There’s the trip you didn’t take. The relationship you might have ended too soon. The career that sits, still waiting to be pursued. And though it maybe difficult to admit, it’s not the boss that held you back or the friend that slighted you. In fact, there’s probably some true to the saying that “you are your own worst enemy.” It’s the weekend again. It’s June. Summer is upon us. Why not take the time to reflect on why you’re holding yourself back? A few days ago, I asked our Facebook friends what’s the best decision they ever made. It was one of our most popular topics and we received responses on everything from living to accepting their life.... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893556 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:16:55 +0100 4893556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789333&cid=t_213945_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F05%2Fshould-you-tell-your-boss-that-you-have-adhd%2F When you have any mental health condition, it can be hard to know if you should disclose your diagnosis at work, particularly to your boss. It’s a thorny topic. For instance, you might be worried that others will judge you negatively because of the pervasive stigma in our society. Yet, you might need certain accommodations that you’d like to ask for. Also, many people are relieved to get their diagnosis — finally having a name for their disruptive symptoms — and want to share it with others. So what can you do? ADDitude Magazine has an excellent article on this topic by Wilma Fellman. I interviewed Fellman a few years ago for an article about succeeding in the workplace when you have ADHD. Her take? She advised readers against telling supervisors about their ADHD. ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789333 Thu, 05 May 2011 12:13:11 +0100 4789333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734204&cid=t_213945_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F21%2Fi-am-the-most-important-person-you-know%2F I am not a narcissist, but I am the most important person you know. When I’m talking to you. When you read an essay or article of mine. When you’re in a meeting with me. When you’re sharing a meal or a drink with me. In olden days — like 10 years ago — we would call this “attention.” We would say, “Oh, look, you’re paying attention to what I’m writing” or “It’s nice of you to pay attention when I’m talking.” And yes, I know how important your social network is to your fragile ego, your delicate self-esteem. That you need to understand and be reassured that nothing more important is going on in your world. That you’re not going to dump me in mid-conversation for a potentially better conversation ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734204 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:39:20 +0100 4734204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4498293&cid=t_213945_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F19%2Fshould-you-tell-your-boss-about-a-mental-illness%2F Many people struggle with the question of whether or not to tell their bosses about their mood disorders at work. Washington Post columnist Amy Joyce wrote an excellent article on this a few years ago. I have included the first few paragraphs below, but urge you to read the rest of her article, as it gives no straight answers but explores that terrain with great depth. If you have depression or some other mental illness, what do you do about work? Hope no one notices? Disclose your illness early on and trust that your boss will understand? Should You Tell is a complicated question. There is no right answer, and there are some risks to consider. I discovered this years ago after watching a movie at home with two friends. One of them looked up, scared. She hesitated. And then she let it out:... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4498293 Sat, 19 Feb 2011 13:39:08 +0100 4498293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4249270&cid=t_213945_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FhxOIVSI5H10%2F This article was written by Tim Grayling on behalf of OnlineMBA.com, which is a site that serves as an online resource for those seeking the best online MBA. Don’t Forget To Follow PickTheBrain on Twitter! : 5 Ways To Make Working From Home Work For You 9 Steps to Work Less and Do More (Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement) PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4249270 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 06:19:59 +0100 4249270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4151675&cid=t_213945_85_f&fid=34924&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.baggas.com%2Fposts%2F2010%2F11%2F10%2Fhead-trauma%2F Have you ever hear an old recording of yourself talking and thought “did I really sound like that?”, or read something you’d written many years before and been shocked of how lame or juvenile it sounded? Sadly I had an experience like that last night. I’m in the process of updating my effects pedal board and have my eye on some new effects so figured it was time to dust off some old unsused ones and put them on eBay to raise some funds. Of course I needed to test them out before doing this to make sure they were in working order. The one that disturbed me the most was my Digtech GNX 4 multieffects unit. For well over a year this was my main source of tone – and people back then used to tell me they thought it sounded good. But playing back through some of my o... Baggas' Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4151675 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:29:50 +0100 4151675 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3960081&cid=t_213945_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2Fq43JQ0Qpcko%2F Photo credit: PureGrey New freelancers often have set their sights on ambitious goals: how well your life goes now depends solely on you. Among your new challenges are project management, bookkeeping, time management and relationship building. So while freelancing can be perceived somewhat romantically, the reality is often quite far removed from the original dream. To avoid the pitfalls of the freelance life, apply these 8 must read tips to your business and start off in the right direction! Start an Emergency Fund – New freelancers will soon learn that work comes and goes, and when it goes, it might be gone for a while. Prepare yourselves for those times when the fridge breaks, the car goes on the fritz or you have to travel to a funeral by stowing away some cash. Begin with a $1,... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3960081 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 18:57:29 +0100 3960081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780328&cid=t_213945_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Foffice-culture-what-your-coworkers-think-of-you%2F You left high school cliques and lunch table politics long, long ago, but now that you’re a working girl, you have to navigate equally tricky office culture. Worrying about what your co-workers think of you and how well you fit in can be just as stressful, and it can even impact job performance and success at work. Not sure where you fit into the office? Here are five typical “office personalities,” and how you can avoid becoming “that girl”: 1. The Bad Dresser: It’s no revelation that what you wear says a lot about you, so if you’re that person who never seems to dress appropriately in the office, you probably don’t fit the company culture that well, either. Being too casual or too sloppy (or in some cases, overdressed) sets you apart from y... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780328 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:28:02 +0100 3780328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3776347&cid=t_213945_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwomen-at-work-what-are-your-biggest-problems%2F photo: Thinkstock Recently, we polled our women friends and neighbors about the biggest obstacles they face at work. (And boy, did they respond enthusiastically!) Below are some of their surprising (and insightful) responses. But now we want to hear from you. What are your major career challenges? (An annoying boss, babysitting issues, getting passed over for a promotion, not feeling fulfilled in your job, whatever.) Vent to us in the comments section, below – just maybe not while you’re in the middle of a staff meeting. Lisa, Writer, New York Obtaining affordable childcare, and then overcoming my guilt when I use childcare. Evelyn, Nonprofit Executive Director, New Jersey I think my biggest challenge is keeping up with emails. I find there’s not enough time in the day to res... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3776347 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:29:58 +0100 3776347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3433199&cid=t_213945_180_f&fid=38610&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.productivity501.com%2F5-tips-to-become-more-valuable-at-work%2F6584%2F Did you know that a single two-second distraction can cost you 15 minutes of your day? When your concentration is interrupted, it takes up to 15 minutes to get your focus back. Our ambient sounds help reduce the amount of noise distractions in your workplace. Take advantage of the current SALE.Not all workers are equal. If your company gets ready to do round of layoffs, you want to be in the group of people who are seen as vital and valuable. In this article, we are going to look at a few ways to increase the value you bring to your job in ways that are likely to get noticed. 1. Show up 5 minutes early If your boss shows up at 9 am like clockwork, then getting to work at 8:59, yourself, is a very worthwhile 1-minute investment. Even if you have to arrive 5 minutes early, it is well worth ... Productivity501 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3433199 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:00:45 +0100 3433199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262939&cid=t_213945_180_f&fid=38610&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.productivity501.com%2Fthe-dangerous-boss%2F6657%2F When you work for a bad boss, it is easy to just try to “keep your head down” and do your job. If your boss is merely annoying, this isn’t a bad strategy.  Maybe he/she will get replaced someday and the risk of trying to find another job may not seem like it is worth it. However, I want to suggest that if your boss is really bad, he/she can do a lot more damage to you and to your career than just being an annoyance. Let me tell you a story. The names have been changed to protect the guilty and the innocent, but the facts are real. Acme Inc. employed about 150 people.  One of the assistants there seemed very competent.  We will call her Sally.  Sally was an above average worker, caught on to things quickly and generally seemed like the type of person who would really ... Productivity501 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262939 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:00:19 +0100 3262939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3254498&cid=t_213945_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F02%2F09%2F7-office-depression-busters-tips-for-work-depression%2F In his classic, “The Prophet,” Kahlil Gibran writes: Always you have been told that work is a curse … But I say to you that when you work you fulfill a part of earth’s furthest dream, assigned to you when that dream was born. Unfortunately Kahlil’s words don’t jibe with a new Australian study that found almost one in six cases of depression among working people caused by job stress, that nearly one in five (17 percent) working women suffering depression attribute their condition to job stress and more than one in eight (13 percent) working men. In the last decade, the number of American workers that say job stress is a major problem in their lives has doubled. In fact, the US Department of Health reported that 70 percent of physical and mental complaints... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3254498 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:25:28 +0100 3254498 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185665&cid=t_213945_180_f&fid=38604&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmakeitgreat%2F%7E3%2FgW5Ouh9q0aU%2F Recently I was asked “What do I do when my boss asks me to be friends with me on Facebook…and I don’t want to?” Tough question that’s bound to come up more and more frequently as Facebook closes in on 400 million users. You could insert your parents, your ex-wife, your crazy Uncle Ned, whomever that you don’t want to be friends with on Facebook. First, I’d ask yourself why you don’t want to be friends with your boss. If it’s because you don’t want your boss to see what you do on Facebook, my best advice is simple: If you don’t want people to see you doing dumb stuff, don’t do dumb stuff! OK, so for some, it’s too late. The dumb stuff is already out there, and you really don’t want your boss to see it. Or maybe you just don’t like your boss. Or maybe it’s... Phil Gerbyshak blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185665 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:53:00 +0100 3185665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3156691&cid=t_213945_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F6kzgjf8KUSI%2F Have you ever thought about quitting your job and working for yourself? Maybe it’s an idle whim that you have from time to time – or perhaps a much more serious intention. Whether it’s your two-hour commute, your gossiping colleagues, the office politics, the boss, the boring work or the inflexible hours, your job just isn’t much fun. It’s definitely not your true passion. If “quit the day job” is one of your resolutions for 2010, you’ll find lots of encouragement around the internet. I’m a fan of plenty of freelancing and self-development blogs, and many writers can’t wait to extol the virtues and pleasures of being your own boss and working for yourself. Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoy working for myself; I get to work in the comfort of my home, doing what I love... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3156691 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:28:41 +0100 3156691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2989331&cid=t_213945_129_f&fid=39065&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fgluten-freesimplicity%2FGNKb%2F%7E3%2F-Y6CfjJB6Y4%2F Surely, I will put together a list of "probably safe" and "possibly not" Gluten-Free "safe" menu items soon. And I will publish it. But for now, I think the "Safe" thing to do would be for America's Corporate Bosses to wax sincerely about the "Gluten-Free" issue or NOT wax at all. And I think that those of us who sometimes have emotional rants in our empty dining enjoyment quests that sometimes lead to "Gluten-Free" starvation -- oh... and I have been there many times too.. -- should also think next time before we blast an unsuspecting cashier the local "Minute Burger Joint". (Source: Gluten-Free Simplicity) Gluten-Free Simplicity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2989331 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:58:33 +0100 2989331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3105022&cid=t_213945_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheangriestpharmacist.com%2F2009%2F11%2F07%2F1221%2F Two weeks ago I promised something big and failed to produce it. Sorry about that. So, where the hell have I been the last two months? I’ve been just focusing on living my life. Everything’s fine with me. The stresses of my job are monumental, and it is getting the best of me. I cannot take it much longer. Retail pharmacy has defeated me. I’m throwing the towel in. I’m tapping out…. I’m not quitting my job just yet, but I am looking for something else. This is evident based on the post I made two months ago concerning clinical positions and residencies. I’d really like a clinical job coupled with a taste of academia. As has become evident, that is highly unlikely. I may find myself in a residency. For now, I have requested a transfer out of my curr... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3105022 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:51:05 +0100 3105022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939449&cid=t_213945_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fworking-from-home-with-chronic-illness%2F It is such a shame that working from home has such a bad stigma associated with it.  Managers feel like if they don’t see their employees sitting at their desk busily chugging away, then they are not working.  For me, sometimes I am a lot less efficient at work than if I just stayed home and worked – especially if it is a really bad day.  I read an article a while back about how workers who work from home really aren’t working, but instead are goofing off without being seen by the boss.  I got upset by this article because of all of the people (like me) who actually work when working from home and hate that it takes just a few losers to spoil things for those who really need it. When I worked in Europe, I was very fortunate to have a boss who didn’t care where I worked as long ... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939449 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:59:58 +0100 2939449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2859058&cid=t_213945_136_f&fid=39025&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Feverythingchangesbook%2F%7E3%2FbaIVz7KyXw8%2Fillness-employer Do you have an angelic boss who has made accommodations for your illness?  Or, have you been wedged out of your workplace, or cornered into a position where your job is so miserable you want to quit? ABC News interviewed me today about asking for sick leave and keeping your job. I offered them lots of tips and advice, but they don’t work unless you follow them.  (Duh.) Lots of us are pals with our co-workers, bosses, and employers.  Some workplaces can feel like home, family, and the center of our social lives.  Sometime patients assume they don’t need to follow the rules because our bosses are supportive people who care about us.  It’s easy vent to them about our medical woes, lean on co-workers for emotional support, and assume our boss will do everything in their power to... Everything Changes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2859058 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:44:35 +0100 2859058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2712207&cid=t_213945_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F08%2F19%2Fyou-can-pick-your-nose-but-would-your-nose-pick-hugo-boss%2F Mid Brain reports: Call me a geek, but I dream of the day when we invent an electronic nose that’s better than our own nostrils. Well, now my dream has come one step closer to reality:  Science Daily reports that the smelling range of electronic noses has been dramatically improved through a program that compares their readings to what is arguably the best nose of all – the common housefly. Super Fly According to the article the scientists evaluated “how the most common type of e-nose sensors – metal oxide or ‘MOx’ receptors – sample the air around them. This is a critical factor in the performance of all noses. We then compared it with the performance of odorant receptors from the common house fly, Drosophila.” The researchers say that this new system all... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2712207 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:01:20 +0100 2712207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2313544&cid=t_213945_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F04%2F05%2F9-ways-to-face-your-fears%2F Fears are like annoying relatives. You can’t avoid them forever, and ignoring them won’t make them go away. Come Thanksgiving, they’ll plop down right next to you and ask to borrow your fork. So you’d better figure out how to confront the little devils before they eat your dessert too. Here are a few fun ideas for how to tell your fears to hit the bricks. 1. Yell at them. Tell them to go to a place where there are no lemonade stands. 2. Laugh at them. A good technique: start with “ha” and end with “hee.” 3. Talk about them. Preferably to a friend, over a cup of strong coffee. 4. Scare them away. Any mask will do, but any beast or vampire getup is particularly effective. 5. Dress them up. With the right attire and hairdo, you can make anything... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2313544 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 16:23:49 +0100 2313544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2060926&cid=t_213945_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F12%2F22%2Fseven-rules-to-surviving-an-abusive-boss%2F At the interview for my first professional job, my future boss asked me, “I notice you’re married. Are you planning to get pregnant?” After I picked my jaw off the floor I stammered, “Uh, no?” It was a totally illegal question and the shocker was it came from a woman. What I should have done was run screaming for the nearest exit. But the job was offered, I took it and three years later I quit with a raging case of Post-Traumatic Boss Disorder. Rule #1: How you are treated from ‘go’ is a good indicator of how you will be treated on the job. The first phone call, your interview, how an offer is made and how negotiations are handled… My boss made me think I was her confidant. She gave me the plum jobs and ‘confided’ to me that everyone else was inf... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2060926 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:17:04 +0100 2060926