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Resignation Checklist: Things You Should Consider Before Leaving Your Company

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Moving to another company is never an easy task. It is easier to begin a new chapter in your new company if you exit gracefully from your previous organization. Image Source As mentioned in the previous article “Signs That You Need to Leave Your Current Job” , quitting your job requires careful thinking. If you finally made that decision to submit that much awaited resignation to your boss, there are list of items that you need to consider before saying goodbye to your organization. These are: Make sure you have a guaranteed job waiting for you before you formally advice your company about your resignation .You must secure a signed contract or any document confirming your employment to your new company. Personal savings must be sufficient. Transferring to a new company can be an expensive endeavor. It may involve transfer to a new apartment, new office attire, higher cost on food, etc. And in some cases, companies encounter delays in the release of new hires’ first month
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Accounting Online: Introduction to Bookkeeping Basics

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Written by Verniel Cutar The following article will help you understand simple accounting principles and apply them to your daily life. Whether you run a small business, or just want to manage your personal finances well, this will help you a lot. Image Source Lots of people feel threatened or intimidated with accounting. They feel that accounting or bookkeeping processes can only be understood by accountants or so-called “bookies”, who possess some sort of higher understanding and expertise with numbers. But the truth is, anyone can learn accounting principles. Today, companies use software and programs to perform bookkeeping tasks. However, despite these technological advances, it is still helpful for you to learn the accounting process manually. Let me show you how important this type of knowledge really is to your daily life: In the 1980’s, the Rocky films by Sylvester Stallone became popular. In one of the films in the series, the story focuses on how famous boxer Rocky Bal
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Signs That You Need to Leave Your Current Job

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In my previous article “Job Hunting Strategies That May Help You Land a Job This 2010” , I listed down some pointers that will guide you on your job hunting activities. If you are currently employed but very unhappy with your present job, jumping to another company may be your next option. But before you hand over your resignation letter, make sure that you have thoroughly analyzed the pros and cons of leaving your present job and the possible effect of such action on your family’s financial position. If you are still having second thoughts about your decision, below are some signs that you really need to jump out of your current job: You hate Mondays and you love Fridays or holidays. You are always late, since you literally drag your feet to go to work every morning. But in most cases, you just phone in sick. If ever you decided to report for work, you spend your time counting the hours and eagerly waiting for the end of your shift. While waiting, you will squande
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Things You Should Do If You Hate Your Boss

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Image Source If you will list down ten (10) individuals that you hate, your boss will probably end up in that list. Of course there are some employees who are lucky enough to find an ideal boss, but for the unlucky ones, here are some suggestions: Don’t show up . If you woke up at the wrong side of the bed and the idea of seeing the face of your boss will only ruin your day, decide not to show up at work. Who cares if you will incur deductions on your salary or leave credits? It is more bearable than torturing yourself for more than eight hours a day. Pretend. Your workplace is your second home and the people you work with are your second family. The only difference between the two is that family is permanent while work is replaceable. If you have no means to shift jobs, better find a way to convince your internal being to pretend that you like your boss. Maybe, your hatred towards your supervisor is only situational. Wait for the tide to calm, who knows, your relationship with
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How to Manage Your Manager

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Image Source If you thought being fired is the worst thing your manager can do to you, well think again. Studies have shown that employees who are not treated fairly by their boss have an increase risk of developing coronary heart disease. So, if you still care about your health and still want to prolong your life, strive to create a harmonious relationship with your boss. Below are some suggestions: Treat your manager like customers . Accommodate the requirements of your boss the same way you accommodate the needs of your customers. If you have to please someone in the organization, your boss should be on the top of your list. Just like a customer, the best way to satisfy your superior is to deliver what is expected from you. Understand your boss . You manager is also human. He can have the same day-to-day problems like that of an ordinary individual. Do not expect that he is capable of solving all your team’s problem. First-grader type of issues need not be referred to your boss.
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Types of Bad Managers

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Dealing with bad bosses can be an exhausting and nerve-wracking experience. Not only will it affect your job performance, but it will also destroy your morale. Below are some examples of managers with bad attitudes. Yell Freak Manager . Feels that every office situations even the simple ones, requires a yell. This type of boss doesn’t really mind if he yells at his staff even in front of other people. He also doesn’t care if his yell is humiliating his subordinates or even himself. According to experts, managers under this category usually show there authority through yelling. Control Freak Manager. They have the desire to be on top of everything. This type of manager does not trust the work of his subordinates and believes that they have no knowledge or power to make responsible decisions. This is why the control freak manager is always involved in the decision-making process even if matters could be decided by a fifth grader. Detailed Oriented Manager. Managers under this category
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How to be Productive During Retirement

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For some young, harassed, and unhappy professionals, retirement is a much awaited day. But for old employees who are working their dreams, retirement is probably not a welcoming thought. Employees who love their jobs and found passion in their works will find it difficult facing retirement. My father was part of this category. A few months before his retirement day, he was so worried and felt it was the end of his road. According to Dr. Henry M. Hughes, a retired chairman of the guidance department for the Schenectady City School District, people who are nearing retirement must answer the question: "Who am I -- my employment or my self-worth?” For most people, according to Dr. Hughes, “self-worth comes from employment. When they stop working, they begin feeling less about themselves” His advice to young workers and soon-to-be retirees is to PLAN your retirement. Plan on how you will spend your time as productive as possible and to make sure that you have the money to retire. Retir
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