by John P. Ribner | Oct 7, 2022 | Blog, Welcome to the Workplace
I’ve decided to quit protecting these half-ass companies and start naming names. The amount of rejection the average jobseeker deals with on a daily basis is enough to crush even the mightiest of souls. Now imagine this colossal wall of rejection crashing down upon...
by John P. Ribner | Sep 30, 2022 | Blog, Welcome to the Workplace
It’s not every day when you get a rejection letter from someone who’s actually going to help you get a job! Being out of work since July 19, 2022 means applying for a lot of jobs. This, in turn, means I have to be prepared for a lot of rejection letters. I meant A...
by John P. Ribner | Jul 4, 2022 | Blog, Welcome to the Workplace
Manipulating by group consensus is one of the most insidious tricks used by terrible bosses. This bush league psych-out trick has been experienced by anyone who’s ever spent time in the workforce. You might not recognize it by its name, but you’ll probably know it’s...
by John P. Ribner | Apr 11, 2022 | Blog, Welcome to the Workplace
Q: “What’s the worst thing a boss ever said to you?” A: “Don’t worry. We’ve run the numbers and the average time anyone spends in this company is five years.” This is what my former boss, we’ll call him Duane, said to our entire department. He was...
by John P. Ribner | Mar 28, 2022 | Blog, Welcome to the Workplace, Work
Q: “What’s the biggest lie a hiring manager or interviewer ever told you?” A: “We’ll call you back in a week to let you know, one way or the other.” Has anyone else heard this old song and dance? I have on a couple of occasions. The implication is...
