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The 11 Word, 3 Step Guide To Getting Out of A Rut

October 19th, 2007 · 8 Comments

1. Find a friend with similar problems.
2. Give advice.
3. Apply to self.

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Tags: microposts · Defensive Arts · There's Hope

An Alternative Approach to Handling Criticism: A Laugh for Your Wednesday

July 25th, 2007 · 7 Comments

Passive Aggression, How You Amuse Me
What I’m about to show you is one of my favorite things on the entire internet. It’s not funny in a way that makes you laugh until you cry, but it is funny in a way that makes you show your friends over and over again.
On the heels of […]

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Tags: Defensive Arts · Work Humor

How To Take Criticism From Your Boss or Co-Workers

July 24th, 2007 · 6 Comments

That Sinking Feeling
Picture yourself at your desk at work. You open your email inbox and sitting right at the top is a fresh email from your boss, your boss that you haven’t been getting along with for a while. The subject line reads, “Regarding your work.”
It leaps off the screen to your attention. […]

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Tags: Staying Happy · Defensive Arts · Causes of Job Hate

Your Resume Is Just Like a Used CD

July 21st, 2007 · 16 Comments

Have you ever put your resume on a literal stack of other resumes?
I have. I worked in retail while in high school, and when I submitted my resume, there were already 40 others on the table.
Of course, I put mine on the bottom of the pile. This clever trick made sure I would be […]

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Tags: Stand Out In A Crowd · Job Search · Defensive Arts · Work Humor

New Work-Friendly Version of I Hate Your Job

July 20th, 2007 · No Comments

Ever heard of a boss-button?
The idea is that you can quickly click on a link, and it takes you to something that seems more appropriate in case you are surprised during a moment of recreation (see The G.O.T.F.A.T. Maneuver for more on the “appropriate” reaction to this situation).
Well, thanks to the guys and/or girls over […]

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Tags: Defensive Arts · This Blog · Work Humor