Bye Bye Problem

Clowning around once in a while in the office is a skill.
A great interpersonal relationship skill.
Appearing cool in the office put one in a disadvantageous position.

Posted on August 14th, 2010 under Mastering 9 to 5. Tags: $$$ skill, clowning around, cool. Comments: None

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Who’s bugging you ?
Your Boss ?
Nope.
Bosses have weaknesses too.
Be the other half.
Complement with your strength.
E.g. advisor to the King in olden days.
Your boss will see you as right hand man/woman.
Your career prospect takes flight.
Up, up up   !

Posted on August 1st, 2010 under Mastering 9 to 5. Tags: complement, strength, weaknesses. Comments: 1

In the age of layoff.
Getting into the good books of your Boss is crucial.
Try to stay 3 steps ahead.
Play the anticipating game just like a chess pro.
Get things ready before he even ask.
He’ll be very pleased.

Posted on July 31st, 2010 under Mastering 9 to 5. Tags: anticipate, flashforward. Comments: None

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                                     Protagonist’s a forex trader & champion marksman. Asked why he took up shooting as a sport. Because it’s directly related to his job. To target foreign currencies expected to go up, accurately & without hesitation.
                             
                                       The power of sport.
                                      
                                       Are you ready ?

Posted on July 4th, 2010 under Mastering 9 to 5. Tags: career, sport, target. Comments: None

                          Listen to the hands-on guy/gal eventhough you’re the boss.
                          Ego may prompt one into making wrong decision.

Posted on May 7th, 2010 under Mastering 9 to 5. Tags: ego, listen. Comments: None

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                         Author, Seth Godin presents a very interesting idea. What if we see ourselves as artists ? Office becomes studio. Your desk becomes canvas.
Expression of passion overspill into :  
             New ways of doing things
             Figuring Plan B and C
             Drawing own map
                          That makes them indispensable.

Posted on March 27th, 2010 under Mastering 9 to 5. Tags: artist, indispensable, new ways, passion, Plan B. Comments: 1

Miranda   :  “Details of your incompetency does not interest me.” (The Devil Wears Prada movie)
                                         No, don’t get it wrong. Miranda’s not being mean.
                                         What we shall be doing in office is do our part, our job.
                                         Thinking of other’s incompetency drains us of mental energy.
                                          And also eats up our precious time.

Posted on March 10th, 2010 under Mastering 9 to 5. Tags: incompetency. Comments: 1

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                          Engineer-ed but not MBA-ed, yet. Great disadvantage. Engineers are well trained , technically. Nevertheless, human and business are very different and can be much more complicated than machines, chemicals, electronic parts, etc.  Much management skills, tact & biz acumen can be learned from MBA. Ask an engineer with MBA.
                          Don’t look down on your subordinates. Handle with tact as we [...]

Posted on January 31st, 2010 under Mastering 9 to 5. Tags: complicated, human, MBA. Comments: 1

                                         This is the story of Alice. Teaching in high school is no child’s play as high school students can be very difficult to handle. After 7 years in high school, she’s ready for greener pasture. She’s eyeing universities now. Oh yes, she just got her Master Degree recently.
                                          University, a place where her qualification is much more appreciated. [...]

Posted on January 31st, 2010 under Mastering 9 to 5. Tags: career destiny, education. Comments: 4