DEAR WW: There are a lot of books that talk about what you should do in your first days on a new job. My job doesn’t start for a month or so. What can I do during this time? READY TO GO
DEAR READY:
One of the best things that anyone ever told me was to be [...]
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Dear WW: I’ve got a new boss and I start in two weeks. I don’t know if I should so some digging to find out more about him or if I should just start fresh. Your thoughts? SNOOP?
Dear SNOOP,
August 27th a day that should bring a tear to the eye of everyone in Fresno, California. [...]
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Dear WW: I’m going to graduate from college this spring and I’m starting to look for a job. I know what it takes to be successful at school, any advice on what I’ll need to know to be a success at work? THE GRADUATE
Dear GRADUATE,
Let’s start with a quiz. Remember when you studied Darwin in [...]
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Dear WW: Our company has never had a formal program for orienting new employees. I’ve just hired a bunch of new people and it seems like a good thing to start doing, but I don’t even know where to begin. SHOW ME THE ROPES
Dear ROPES,
One of my favorite annual events is the Wacky Warning Labels [...]
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Dear WW: I got a call from a start-up that wants to lure me away from my Fortune 50. The package they offered sounds good, but I’m gun shy-especially given how the market is doing. START ME UP?
Dear START,
Thirteen-year-old Michael Adams is not one to panic. When his arm was severed by an irrigation machine, [...]
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Dear WW: I’ve just been promoted to be the supervisor of my department. I’ve never had a boss I really liked. To be honest, they’ve all stunk. So help me come up with my own game plan. SWINGING FOR THE FENCES
Dear SWINGING,
Recently our family took a trip to Venice (say Hallelujah for frequent flyer miles!). [...]
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Dear WW: I just got a great job at a company I really want to work for. Unfortunately, I feel a little over my head and I’m afraid I might not make it past the probationary period. What can I do to convince them that I’m a keeper? A GOOD RISK
Dear RISK,
Rule #1: Hit the [...]
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