Tag: work
Why Are Millennials the Most Stressed Generation?
A recent study by the American Psychological Association revealed that Millennials are the most stressed-out age group in the country. In fact, more than half of the Millennials that took part in the study admitted to letting their issues keep them awake at night. Sadly, those who do lose sleep aren’t just anxious worriers or [...]
The Working World: Expectations vs. Reality
Recently, my coworker and I were talking about our expectations vs. reality when it came to our first jobs out of college. We quickly realized that we shared an unrealistic view of what the working world would be like, partially due to TV shows and movies that depict jobs in an inaccurate manner. Off the [...]
Office Space: Essential Items To Have At Your Desk
One of the odd realizations about transitioning from college life to post grad-life is coming to terms with how much time you actually spend at work sitting at your desk. Slowly but surely your workstation transforms into your own personal habitat, and you start finding that there are many small comforts of home that are [...]
The Post-Grad Burn Book: 17. Getting Sick
Fall is my favorite season, but it’s also the one time of the year I get sick. Between the fluctuating temperatures (shorts one day, jacket the next) and busy weekends, it’s the prime time to catch a cold… And when I do, it hits me. Big time. The terrible feeling begin a few days in [...]
Taking the Leap: How Do We Do It?
As an administrative receptionist, I have a decent amount of time on my hands (especially between the hours of 4PM and 7PM, when the phone stops ringing, the emails cease flooding into my Inbox, and most corporate human beings retreat back to their homes at a decent hour). During that time, I do what anyone [...]