Category: Career Advice

#14: Taking On Too Much Work – My Crazy Office, Season 8

Kathi and Katherine talk about taking on too much work on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice to someone who is so busy helping others at work that they have no time for their own projects.

Then we discuss how a manager should address an employee that ends up with too much work.

Podcast: Play in new window

#13: Employee to Equal – My Crazy Office, Season 8

Kathi and Katherine talk about being promoted to management on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice to someone who gets promoted to the same level as their boss.

Then we discuss what a manager should do when their former employee becomes their equal.

Podcast: Play in new window

#5: Home Life Affecting Performance – My Crazy Office, Season 8

Kathi and Katherine talk about performance on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice to an employee whose home life is difficult but they have hesitance in telling their boss.

Then we discuss what a manager should do if they suspect an employee’s home life is affecting their performance.

Podcast: Play in new window

#4: Complaints – My Crazy Office, Season 8

Kathi and Katherine talk about complaints on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice to an employee whose boss complains about others at the weekly staff meetings.

Then we discuss where managers should go to vent if they are having a hard time with other departments.

Podcast: Play in new window

#2: Managing Up – My Crazy Office, Season 8

Kathi and Katherine talk about managing up on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice to a worker whose boss always presents new goals and agendas but never sticks to them.

Then we discuss what a manager can do if they set goals for their team but nothing gets done.

Podcast: Play in new window

#1: Time To Leave – My Crazy Office, Season 8

Kathi and Katherine talk about when it’s time to leave a job on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice to a worker who knows it’s time to leave her job but doesn’t have confidence or faith to do so.

Then we discuss how a manager can help facilitate an employee’s departure.

Podcast: Play in new window

Best Of: Applying To Jobs – My Crazy Office, Season 7

Kathi and Katherine talk about applying to jobs on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice to someone who is applying to jobs but not having much success.

Then we discuss what managers should do if they are not getting any quality applicants for their positions.

Podcast: Play in new window

#14: Skipped For a Promotion – My Crazy Office, Season 7

Kathi and Katherine talk about promotions on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice to an employee who puts in labor for a promotion only for it to go to their boss.

Then we discuss what a manager can do if an employee doesn’t get promoted and it’s their fault.

Podcast: Play in new window