Category: Work Advice

#50 – Phone Etiquette & Facebook Friend Requests: My Crazy Office, Season 1

Hello and welcome to a new episode of the My Crazy Office podcast! This week, we are joined for the first time by etiquette expert, speaker and writer, Mister Manners.

Some employees use their cellphones excessively in the workplace. On this episode, we discuss proper cellphone etiquette.

We also give advice about whether to accept or deny Facebook friend request from coworkers.

For more information on Mr. Manners visit his website whatmannersmost.com. Also follow him on twitter @MisterManners.

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#49 – Over Billing & Business Events: My Crazy Office, Season 1

Hello and welcome to a new episode of the My Crazy Office podcast! This week, we are joined for the first time by comedian, Jes Tom.

We give advice about what an individual should do when they learn that their department is purposely over billing in order to treat themselves to “pizza Fridays.”

We also tackle how to handle business events that “require” a +1 when one would rather go solo…

For more information on Jes Tom visit her website jestomdotcom.com and Facebook.

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#48 – New Position & Dealing with A Workaholic: My Crazy Office, Season 1

Hello and welcome to a new episode of the My Crazy Office podcast! This week, we are joined for a second time by Emmy award winning writer, Matt Hoverman.

Have you ever started a new position and had your predecessor leave you with a mess? We talk about how to pick up the pieces and prevail.

We also give advice about how to cope with a workaholic boss.

For more information on Matt Hoverman visit his website matthoverman.com.

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#47 – Proper Summer Attire at Work & Dress For Success: My Crazy Office, Season 1

Hello and welcome to a new episode of the My Crazy Office podcast! This week, we are joined for a second time by style expert, personal stylist, and writer, Bridgette Raes. She helps us address an important issue in the workplace: attire.

It is summer. It gets hot. What is the proper way to dress for the workplace while still being conscious of the weather?

Also, we discuss how to dress professionally after receiving a workplace promotion.

For more information on Bridgette Raes visit her website bridgetteraes.com. You can also reach her via YouTube and Twitter under Bridgette Raes.

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#46 – Tyrannical Boss & Cell Phone Use: My Crazy Office, Season 1

This week on My Crazy Office we are joined for a second time by comedian Mike Fine! He helps us discuss ways to handle the tyrannical rule of a boss. He also aids us in how to handle an avid cell phone texter.

For more information on Mike Fine visit his website mikefinecomedy.com. You can also reach him via Facebook.

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#45 – Inviting Co-Workers Home & Late Night Emails: My Crazy Office, Season 1

On this week’s episode of My Crazy Office we welcome for a second time comedian Kirk Faulkner! He aids us in two questions regarding workplace etiquette. The three of us give advice about if and when to invite co-workers to a private or personal function. We also discuss what one should do when a boss sends late night and weekend e-mails.

For more information on Kirk Faulkner follow him on Twitter @thedailykirk. You can also find him via Facebook under kirkfaulknercomedy.

For more information on Kirk’s production company visit herocontent.com.

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#44 – Email Etiquette: My Crazy Office, Season 1

Hello and welcome to a new episode of the My Crazy Office podcast! The third time is definitely a charm because this week we are joined yet again by actress-comedian Erin Maguire.

The main theme of this episode is email etiquette. The three of us give advice about how to navigate a boss’ confusing emails.

We also discuss how to handle a colleague who sends emails all day long… yet she sits right next to you.

For more information on Erin Maguire visit her via Facebook. Also, visit her website erinmaguire.com.

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#43 – How NOT To Lose Your Cool & Work Events with Alcohol: My Crazy Office, Season 1

On this week’s episode of My Crazy Office, we are joined again by our friend and comedian Myq Kaplan.

We discuss how to NOT to lose your cool in a stressful workplace situation.

We also give advice about how to carry yourself in a workplace event where alcohol will be served.

For more information on Myq Kaplan visit myqkaplan.com. Also follow him on Twitter @myqkaplan and check out his new comedy special Small, Dork and Handsome via Netflix or iTunes.

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