Fire Burned: Coping With a Wrongful Firing

  • Do they deal fairly and in good faith?
  • Do they punish for speaking out?
  • Do they commit fraud or defame?
  • Don't overlook the obvious, did they violate their own rules?

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    Don’t Show Me The Money: Getting a “Cashless” Raise

    • Do telecommute or time off
    • Do get technology
    • Do more education
    • Don't burn the bridge


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    Transformers: Reinventing Yourself

    Transformers: Reinventing Yourself

    •       DO expect discomfort.
    •       DO take care of yourself.
    •       DO embrace surprises
    •       DON’T have unrealistic timeframes.

    Listen Up: Criticizing a Coworker

    • Do clarify intentions
    • Do problem solve jointly
    • Do assure confidentiality
    • Don't ambush them


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    Cold Souls: Escaping a Bully at Work

    • Do get out with a reference
    • Do bring a lawyer's letter
    • Do preemptive strike
    • Don't rule out legal action


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    Getting Stickier at Work: Job Keeper Strategies

    • Platinum Rule
    • Opportunity-Biased
    • Stab in Front
    • Task
    • Input
    • Take Down

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