What To Do When Your New Job Sucks

What To Do When Your New Job Sucks A friend of mine just asked me this question: My new job is not going well. The culture is not good, the expectations are different than what I was led to believe. Im at a loss! What should I do? Heres some background: My friend is a professional with some great experience and a solid resume, but has just ended a too-long job search. It was stressful, and we all know how a long job search takes a toll on our psyche, not to mention or finances. A long job search is just something that needs to end. So woohoo! He ended it! BUT what seemed like a great job is turning out to be a lemon. What should he do? Below are some of my thoughts. Id love to hear your thoughts (leave a comment so we can all see them). My first question to him was: Are you in danger of losing your job?   Im not an opportunist, nor do I think you should take advantage of a company or person. But, you were hired to do a job. If you can do the job, and get whatever fulfillment you can elsewhere (from your family, hobbies, netflix, etc.), then maybe reconsider what a job is to and for you. The basic premise of a job, maybe even the social/job contract, is that you sell something (time, expertise, etc.) for something (money and maybe benefits). If you think that your job will give you money (see part of the social/job contract ) AND fulfillment, you might be asking too much. Im absolutely not saying that you should not be fulfilled in life, but looking at your employer to give you fulfillment the way you want/need it is, in my opinion, unfair to the employer. The reason I asked this question is to understand your urgency. If you are going to lose your job, you have a high level of urgency. But if you have a few months, and can weather the storm, then stick with it, keep your paychecks and benefits, and do the stuff below. If you are in danger of losing your job, my advice might be a little different than if you werent in danger hence, my first question. That brings me to My first bit of advice was: Look for another job. ALWAYS be looking for another job! Ive been doing JibberJobber for 13.5 years. Ive seen all kinds of people out of work. Highly educated, high performances, engineers, sales professionals, dentists hardly anyone is immune to unemployment. Even those in super high demand are not immune to job changes (horrible bosses, toxic cultures, companies closing, companies not paying (run out of money)), etc. Years ago my friend Ash said that he got daily Monster alerts with new job opportunities. Ash was happily and well employed, and I was surprised to learn that he had his ear to the ground as much as he did. I asked him why and he said you never know what might come up. He wasnt looking, but he sure had a good idea of who was hiring for what, and what his Plan B, Plan C, Plan etc. would be. I think we all need to adopt this mindset. That is why I cringe when my JibberJobber users delete their account (and all of their data!) when they find a job. Congrats on the new gig, I think, but see you back in two to five years. I dont care how much you love your job, how new you are there, how secure (cough cough) your job is you should always do something for your career. So, starting yesterday, look for a new job! Next, fix your finances. I believe that we have an unhealthy relationship with money. I see this manifested in three different ways: Too much debt. Way, way too much debt. Debt is a harsh master. Even if you get a low interest rate, it is money that hangs over your head like a dark cloud. I know that some debt seems unavoidable, but our unhealthy relationship and the debt we carry are related. Not living with a budget. I know, this is hard. But financial winners do it. Its like a money diet. Im not saying it has to be restrictive or horrible, but its watching what we earn and what we spend (calories in, calories out) and knowing where our money is at and being in control. We generally dont do that, so when we have a change in our income or expenses, it can be jarring. When you have the control over your money that a budget gives you, losing your job is still hard, but its not too shocking to your finances (as it would be if THEY were in control of you). Fear of actually having or earning money. This is a weird phenomena that I see too often: people who have a problem with actually earning a decent living. Its like having money, or having wealth (*shudder*), is a bad thing. Heaven forbid we earn what we are worth. Heaven forbid we are valued by someone for being awesome at something. I want to be valued for what Im worth (and maybe 25% more :p) why shouldnt you be valued for what you are worth? I know there are lots of ideas on money and budgeting and debt learn about it. Master it. Be in control of it, and plan for the future while you can enjoy the present. When you are out of control with your money, a job change can be a devastating blow. Note that this is definitely a marathon, so when I say fix your finances, Im not saying fix them today, but get on the right path, and continue on that path making progress. Network. This is the job search of the working person. You should always be networking. You should network with people at your company, people at industry lunches, you should go to monthly meetups with people in your industry or profession, you should network with them on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or wherever they network. You should also be very kind and helpful to job seekers. Job seekers are networkers on steroids. They should be talking with (or at least know about) many professionals and companies in your space. Be kind to them. Its the right thing to do, and building your network of job seekers might be beneficial to your career one day. Networking is career management. You should never stop doing it. Ever. Personal Branding. Your personal brand is your reputation. Its how others talk about you. Its how others think about you. It could be tied to your competencies, or it could be tied to your likability. Your personal brand is at risk of being harmful if you dont (a) know what it is and (b) work to make it be what you want it to be, on purpose. If you let others decide your brand, and you kind of dont care, that may bite you later. I encourage you to be very purposeful about your personal brand. I have a Pluralsight course on how to develop a killer personal brand. This course came from years of learning about branding, and from many of my presentations. I can get you a 30 day pass just message me. Im sorry that you dont like your job. You got sold one thing and you ended up with another. That recently happened to me. It sucks. But, you are empowered to take control over what you have. You dont have to take what an employer gives you, and you should always practice wise career management! What To Do When Your New Job Sucks A friend of mine just asked me this question: My new job is not going well. The culture is not good, the expectations are different than what I was led to believe. Im at a loss! What should I do? Heres some background: My friend is a professional with some great experience and a solid resume, but has just ended a too-long job search. It was stressful, and we all know how a long job search takes a toll on our psyche, not to mention or finances. A long job search is just something that needs to end. So woohoo! He ended it! BUT what seemed like a great job is turning out to be a lemon. What should he do? Below are some of my thoughts. Id love to hear your thoughts (leave a comment so we can all see them). My first question to him was: Are you in danger of losing your job?   Im not an opportunist, nor do I think you should take advantage of a company or person. But, you were hired to do a job. If you can do the job, and get whatever fulfillment you can elsewhere (from your family, hobbies, netflix, etc.), then maybe reconsider what a job is to and for you. The basic premise of a job, maybe even the social/job contract, is that you sell something (time, expertise, etc.) for something (money and maybe benefits). If you think that your job will give you money (see part of the social/job contract ) AND fulfillment, you might be asking too much. Im absolutely not saying that you should not be fulfilled in life, but looking at your employer to give you fulfillment the way you want/need it is, in my opinion, unfair to the employer. The reason I asked this question is to understand your urgency. If you are going to lose your job, you have a high level of urgency. But if you have a few months, and can weather the storm, then stick with it, keep your paychecks and benefits, and do the stuff below. If you are in danger of losing your job, my advice might be a little different than if you werent in danger hence, my first question. That brings me to My first bit of advice was: Look for another job. ALWAYS be looking for another job! Ive been doing JibberJobber for 13.5 years. Ive seen all kinds of people out of work. Highly educated, high performances, engineers, sales professionals, dentists hardly anyone is immune to unemployment. Even those in super high demand are not immune to job changes (horrible bosses, toxic cultures, companies closing, companies not paying (run out of money)), etc. Years ago my friend Ash said that he got daily Monster alerts with new job opportunities. Ash was happily and well employed, and I was surprised to learn that he had his ear to the ground as much as he did. I asked him why and he said you never know what might come up. He wasnt looking, but he sure had a good idea of who was hiring for what, and what his Plan B, Plan C, Plan etc. would be. I think we all need to adopt this mindset. That is why I cringe when my JibberJobber users delete their account (and all of their data!) when they find a job. Congrats on the new gig, I think, but see you back in two to five years. I dont care how much you love your job, how new you are there, how secure (cough cough) your job is you should always do something for your career. So, starting yesterday, look for a new job! Next, fix your finances. I believe that we have an unhealthy relationship with money. I see this manifested in three different ways: Too much debt. Way, way too much debt. Debt is a harsh master. Even if you get a low interest rate, it is money that hangs over your head like a dark cloud. I know that some debt seems unavoidable, but our unhealthy relationship and the debt we carry are related. Not living with a budget. I know, this is hard. But financial winners do it. Its like a money diet. Im not saying it has to be restrictive or horrible, but its watching what we earn and what we spend (calories in, calories out) and knowing where our money is at and being in control. We generally dont do that, so when we have a change in our income or expenses, it can be jarring. When you have the control over your money that a budget gives you, losing your job is still hard, but its not too shocking to your finances (as it would be if THEY were in control of you). Fear of actually having or earning money. This is a weird phenomena that I see too often: people who have a problem with actually earning a decent living. Its like having money, or having wealth (*shudder*), is a bad thing. Heaven forbid we earn what we are worth. Heaven forbid we are valued by someone for being awesome at something. I want to be valued for what Im worth (and maybe 25% more :p) why shouldnt you be valued for what you are worth? I know there are lots of ideas on money and budgeting and debt learn about it. Master it. Be in control of it, and plan for the future while you can enjoy the present. When you are out of control with your money, a job change can be a devastating blow. Note that this is definitely a marathon, so when I say fix your finances, Im not saying fix them today, but get on the right path, and continue on that path making progress. Network. This is the job search of the working person. You should always be networking. You should network with people at your company, people at industry lunches, you should go to monthly meetups with people in your industry or profession, you should network with them on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or wherever they network. You should also be very kind and helpful to job seekers. Job seekers are networkers on steroids. They should be talking with (or at least know about) many professionals and companies in your space. Be kind to them. Its the right thing to do, and building your network of job seekers might be beneficial to your career one day. Networking is career management. You should never stop doing it. Ever. Personal Branding. Your personal brand is your reputation. Its how others talk about you. Its how others think about you. It could be tied to your competencies, or it could be tied to your likability. Your personal brand is at risk of being harmful if you dont (a) know what it is and (b) work to make it be what you want it to be, on purpose. If you let others decide your brand, and you kind of dont care, that may bite you later. I encourage you to be very purposeful about your personal brand. I have a Pluralsight course on how to develop a killer personal brand. This course came from years of learning about branding, and from many of my presentations. I can get you a 30 day pass just message me. Im sorry that you dont like your job. You got sold one thing and you ended up with another. That recently happened to me. It sucks. But, you are empowered to take control over what you have. You dont have to take what an employer gives you, and you should always practice wise career management!

Writing a Labor and Delivery Nurse Resume

Writing a Labor and Delivery Nurse ResumeIf you are applying for a position as a labor and delivery nurse, it is essential that you put your best foot forward when presenting yourself. The people who are reviewing your resume will be looking at your entire resume, including the details you write on the application. Writing a strong resume will make you stand out from the crowd.When writing a resume for a labor and delivery nurse, you should include all the necessary information, but you should also avoid cramming it with irrelevant and redundant information. It is important to present your achievements in the nursing field.However, if you feel that you have the required skills to be hired, you should include these in your labor and delivery nurse resume. These skills will make you stand out from the rest of the applicants.One way of presenting your skills is to include an introduction to your nursing career. This is the first section of your resume. In this section, you can briefly d escribe yourself and how you came to work in the field. You should also include your educational background, whether you attended nursing school or not, and any extra relevant experience.Your resume will need to detail any certifications and relevant experience that you have received as a means of establishing your credibility. It is also important to list your current work location and the type of work you have done. You should list all your assignments that are relevant to the position you are applying for.Your professional experience is another important part of your resume. The details that you state here will be used to evaluate you. To highlight your contributions, you can use a reference from your previous job. This will help you show that you are a competent person who can perform a specific task with proper execution.Make sure that your resume contains all the necessary details, but do not be afraid to get creative with it. Remember that it is the people who read your resum e who will decide whether you get the job or not. Including an impressive photo on your resume can help you stand out from the crowd.The content of your labor and delivery nurse resume can help you to be hired or rejected from the position. However, you should also make sure that your resume includes everything that they need to know to determine whether you are a good candidate for the job.

Heres whats rising from the grave of traditional PR

Heres whats rising from the grave of traditional PR I love RealSelf. Its a site that educates women about choices for looking younger. I have written a lot about how anti-aging information is essential for managing ones career. Aging is not equal in the workplace. Women are penalized much more heavily than men. So women can gain power in the world through knowledge of the tools for looking younger. But mainstream media is reluctant to recommend that women turn to a resource like RealSelf. Those reporters dont like the reality of the world they live in, so they dont write about it. Thats why public relations professionals should scrap the traditional pitch to mainstream media saying that is almost cutting edge, except that Obamas team beat me to it: Time magazine has great analysis on why Obamas campaign team was so effective. Incoming press secretary Robert Gibbs pointedly told the New York Times magazine that Obama never sat down with the Washington Post Editorial Board. You could go to Cedar Rapids and Waterloo [Iowa} and understand that people werent reading the Washington Post Obama posts weekly addresses on YouTube, and Gibbs answers questions via video on change.gov. But the big problem with PR pitches to print media is that there are too many failure paths. There is nothing to click. You have to make a note to yourself, while reading the paper, to go check out something online. And then you write a link that is prone to typos and then you cant lose the note. All this means a newspaper pitch is unlikely to go viral. Pete Blackshaw, from Consumergeneratedmedia.com, says, PR is not the owner of the story. There are still some PR people who are great at convincing the mainstream media to pick up their clients story. But today, the story, if it goes anywhere, will grow through consumers, online. The good news is that finally, theres a social media tool that people expect to see pitches on. No longer do PR types have to annoy bloggers to the point that bloggers create blacklists. Now publicity mavens have a spot of their own, and, big news, the bloggers love trolling Twitter for good pitches. Heres how it works: The online influencers are on Twitter. They send traffic to blogs and Facebook and StumbleUpon. And those people email their friends, in community-wide missives, and thats how something becomes viral. The only catch is that PR folks need to get good at pitching in 140 characters. And sure you can do it without Twitter. But in this situation, Twitter is hard to beat. Brands will adopt Twitter for everything from media/influencer outreach to consumer service to crisis communities. But more than any push channel, Twitter will give consumersadvocates and criticsunprecedented access to corporate personnel, and vice versa, says Scott Monty, author of the Social Media Marketing Blog. But even the best viral campaigns are not as effective as real conversations. Companies will participate in the conversation instead of paying people to control it. The consumers who love the company and help vet the storyline will also be keen to help the company succeed promoting that storyline in guided content, according to Todd Defren, who blogs at pr-squared.com. This is happening now. Were in a recession. So it makes sense that instead of paying expensive PR agencies to work their magic on outdated media gatekeepers you save the money. Instead, train passionate employees and customers to have authentic conversations about the brand. Here is a great example: When bombs went off in Mumbai last November, American Express immediately went through their databases to find any customers who might be there. American Express called each customer to see if they needed cash, housing or help getting a way out of the city. I didnt find this out from the news. The gatekeepers of the media world wouldnt print this. Theyd think it was too much like PR. I heard it from my mom, who works at AmEx. And it didnt feel like PR at all: She was genuinely proud to work for a company that would do that so she wanted people to know. And Im telling you because I dont care if something sounds like PR or not. I care if I got a chill when I heard the story. And I did. Note to AmEx: This is your new PR. Compliments of all of us. Because were all in this business of PR now. (For a great overview of social media and PR, read interviews by Peter Kim in Social Media Predictions 2009.)

50+ Python Interview Questions To Secure A Job With - Algrim.co

50+ Python Interview Questions To Secure A Job With - Algrim.co or by calling the dictionary function. • Objects in the dictionary are mutable • Dictionary represents a key value base • Each of the key-value pairs in a Dictionary is known as an item. • Keys in a dictionary must be immutable. • In a Dictionary, values can be duplicated but duplicate keys are not allowed. • Insertion order is not preserved. • Dictionary allows both heterogeneous keys and values. 42. What are packages in Python? A package in Python is nothing else but a dictionary or folder that represents a collection of modules. A package can also contain sub-packages. In a Python application; • It is possible to import the modules of the package by using package name.module name • It is also possible to import the modules of the package by using package name.subpackage name.module name 43. What is file handling in Python? • A file in python can be described as the location within a disc where data is stored in a permanent manner. • Python as a scripting language has several functions and methods that provide communication between Python programs and other files. • Python programs can open, read and close the file whenever necessary. The opening of files in a Python application is done by calling open functions of built-in modules. When opening a file, the users have to specify the mode of the file. The mode of the file indicates the purpose for which the purpose is going to be used for once opened. 44. What are Runtime Errors in a Python setup? Runtime errors occur once the execution of programs is started. Runtime errors often occur because of the following reasons. • Invalid Input • Invalid Logic • Memory issues • Hardware failures and so on 45. What is Abnormal Termination is a Python configuration Just as the name suggests, abnormal termination refers to the act of terminating programs while it is in the middle of its execution and the last statement of the main module has not been executed yet. In programming languages, an abnormal termination is an undesirable situation that could cause minor internal malfunctions. 46. What are the main differences between Methods and Constructors in Python? • Methods are executed whenever they are called whereas Constructors are executed automatically whenever the object is created. • One method can be called for ‘n’ members of lines whereas one constructor can only be executed once. • Methods are used to represent business logic when performing their operations while constructors are used to define and initialize the non-static variable. 47. What is Garbage Collection in Python? Garbage collection refers to the concept of removing unused and unreferenced objects from the memory collection. Some of the key features of the concept include; • Once garbage collection is executed, more space is made available for both the program and the execution of other programs become faster. • The garbage collector is a predefined program that removes unused and unreferenced objects in a Python framework. • Unused or unreferenced objects are those count is zero. • The numbers of reference variables pointing to a specific object are also known as the reference count of the object. • In simple terms, the garbage collection process begins during the execution of a python program. If any of the objects reference counts is zero, the Python interpreter calls the garbage collector to remove the object from the memory location. 48. What are DML commands used for in Python programs? • DML commands are commands used to modify data in database objects. • Whenever the DML commands are executed, the records are modified temporarily. • Whenever the roll-back command is run, the modified records are supposed to go back to their original state. • In order to permanently modify the records of a database, the “commit” command is used. • After the execution of the commit command even after the rollback command has been executed, the modified records will not return to their original state. • When the DML commands are run through a Python program, the number of records that will be modified as a result of that command is stored into the row count attribute of the cursor object. 9. What Are Applications of Python? Applications of Python Applications of Python and JAVA.NET Automation App: PYTHON (NO) JAVA.NET (NO) Data Analytics: PYTHON (NO) JAVA.NET (NO) Scientific App: PYTHON (NO) JAVA.NET (NO) Web App: PYTHON (YES) JAVA.NET (YES) Web Scrapping: PYTHON (NO) JAVA.NET (NO) Test Cases: PYTHON (YES) JAVA.NET (YES) Network with JOT: PYTHON (YES) JAVA.NET (NO) Admin Script: PYTHON (NO) JAVA.NET (NO) GUI: PYTHON (YES) JAVA.NET (YES) Gaming: PYTHON (YES) JAVA.NET (YES) Animation: PYTHON (NO) JAVA.NET (NO) 50. What is multithreading in a Python program? Multithreading is logic or functionality in Python that can execute simultaneously along with other programs. Some of the key features of multithreading include; • Multithreading is a relatively lightweight process • Any program that is being executed during multithreading is referred to as a process. • Threads in Python can be defined by overwriting run method or the thread class. • The thread class refers to a predefined class that is defined in a threading module. • The thread module is a predefined module. 51. What is NumPy and how is it better than the list in Python? NumPy is a Python package that is used for scientific computing and deals with larger data sizes. NumPy has a powerful N-dimensional array object as well as a set of advanced functions. This means that it is better than the inbuilt list in Python because of the following reasons; • NumPy arrays are more compact than lists. • Reading and writing items is faster with NumPy. • Using NumPy is more convenient than using the standard list. • NumPy arrays are more efficient as they augment the functionality of lists in Python. Core benefits of using python When a future employer asks you why you might use python versus another programming language, your answer should be its ability to be very focused on a single task and be incredibly lightweight. Python is often used in quantitative trading systems because it has the ability to execute its logic extremely quickly. Its entire package is also extremely lightweight, meaning it can be moved and executed between servers and locations quite easily. This is one of the main advantages to the programming language compared to others. It is still widely used by those looking to develop applications for the web, but its losing popularity to other languages that have more opensource software available.

Writing a Resume Address With a Unit Number

Writing a Resume Address With a Unit NumberWriting a resume address with a unit number has never been more important than it is today. Whether you are looking for a job in the medical field or a job in the legal field, having your address and unit number on your resume is a great way to send a message. It shows that you took the time to do your research about the company you are applying to, know their company policy, and provide a little bit of information about yourself.Address and unit number writing is easy to do, but it takes some practice to perfect it. You may have heard that the basics of resume writing are not that complicated, but when it comes to the details, you really need to learn what works best for you. One place where you can get some advice is in your local college bookstore.Look for books that offer advice to college students, and make sure they have your particular field of study on their covers. You can ask the bookstore clerks how they would go about writing you r address and unit number, and take note of what they suggest. Remember, this is a great way to learn because you will be reading about some of the basic tips for writing a resume that will apply to any field of study.Other books may provide you with various questions you should ask when writing a resume. These questions will help you find a style that is right for you. From there, you can use your own individual style or stick to what you think is best.Another source of great advice is your professor or fellow students. Take notes on how they go about writing addresses and unit numbers, and how you can do the same. Take notes about what they suggest and look to see if the advice applies to you. You can also take notes on what they suggest you to write.Address and unit number writing is a great idea for many reasons. First, when you have the information on hand, you can be able to tailor your resume to suit your needs. Having a contact number is a great way to start the process, but after that, you can use the address and unit number to build a better resume.Having them on hand is also a great way to begin the process of building an overall impression about you. If you don't have a contact number or address, then people will think that you don't want to be contacted. It is important to have both written on your resume, and it is very easy to accomplish.Take all of the advice you can find for writing a resume, and then take it from there. You can't do too much to make up for the simple fact that you don't have a number and address when you need them.

How To Resume Writing A Song In The Sims 4

How To Resume Writing A Song In The Sims 4People who love writing songs usually tend to give the reigns of the creative work to someone else, especially if the song was a big hit. If you would like to get rid of all those unwanted songs and re-create a good story about a particular subject, you can write a song for the Sims 4.This game console is not like any others. Unlike other gaming consoles, this one allows people to not only watch TV, but also to interact with others. Therefore, the majority of Sims games are not very successful in being able to create an emotional connection between the game players and the characters in the game.Writing a song is one way you can create that connection. The other way would be to hire a composer or voice talent. A professional Sim player will therefore realize that composing a song that would catch the interest of a lot of game players would be difficult.However, one can use tools such as Sims Writers to make it easier to write a song. This fre e program allows the writer to get rid of the pressure of writing a song as well as the difficulties of creating a song. It is one of the most popular tools used by writers.All one has to do is download the software and then get to work. There are lessons included that explain the different parts of a song including how to form chords and various melody types. The software also gives examples of many songs, which enables the user to see what the song should sound like before it is written down.The Sims Writers software is easy to use and requires just a few minutes of the writer's time. It does not matter if the person writing the song has no prior knowledge of composing or singing. Since the Sims Writers uses templates and key sounds from songs that are already popular, the process becomes a lot easier.Once the writer uses the templates and key sounds from songs that are already popular, it is possible to compose a song without much effort and expertise. The most challenging part o f the song writing will be to find the right melody since it must fit the concept of the song perfectly.Then again, using these tips, the writer will be able to write a song that the Sims 4 will appreciate and enjoy. Moreover, it will be more likely that the song will be recognized by other players. The reason is that there is no shortage of songs to choose from on the Sims store.

Step into the self-praise machine - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Step into the self-praise machine - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Have you done a good job? Step into the self-praise machine: If no one else gives you recognition at work, youll just have to do it yourself! Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

Delegate - Give Employees the Freedom to Grow and Learn - Hallie Crawford

Delegate - Give Employees the Freedom to Grow and Learn The rise of project management software has made it easier for managers to delegate tasks and communicate with employees, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re delegating well. Many supervisors continue to micromanage, miscommunicate and stress out their employees with the help of modern technology. Follow the advice of these 16 professionals, including Certified Career Coach , to learn how to delegate effectively with project management software. Certified career coach found being proactive was an important step for employees on the receiving end of micromanaging behaviors. “If you notice that it happens at a certain time of day, provide your boss with an update an hour in advance of that time. When it occurs before or after a specific meeting, help prepare your manager in advance of that meeting for whatever he needs to report on.” Some managers actually hope to inspire employees to reach this level of proactivity as a sign they can be left alone. Read more