Surviving My Boss

Burnout & Boundaries How burned out are you now? What’s the worst burnout that you’ve experienced. What led to that level of no-more-left-to-give and how did you recover? Are you able to set healthy boundaries to get R&R or do your fear saying “no” might put your job at risk? What advice do you have to share? Office Politics Managing up without losing yourself or your mind. How do you form a healthy work persona to navigates tricky, often contradictory work relationships. What is the key to rising about when you’re inclined to confront bs head-on? How do you develop restraint and when do you draw the line? Inquiring minds welcome your insights and life lessons. So, let’s unpack them here. Per My Last Email Develop a strategic roadmap for surviving the unspoken social hierarchies, alliances, and rivalries within an office. It focuses on maintaining professional boundaries, managing difficult peers, and advancing your career without compromising your integrity. Boss Stories The archetypes and the real-life drama. No names please or identifying information. Share your stories of inspiring leaders, bad bosses, and bosses that are good and bad all at the same time. We are so confused. Small Wins Small wins count. Lay down enough of them and you’ll go far. Share your wins here and we’ll celebrate them. That boss who never notices how you go the extra mile finally cracks a smile and praises your contributions. Your workplace may be stressful, but the people you help – the patients – you make a difference. Your school may be chaotic, but that one kid in your classroom who hated learning, you taught him how to love it You’re clocking small wins every day. Shouldering the burden. Pitching in, Getting an long over due raise..Caring for loved ones. Finishing a big project well. Getting your research published. Your incremental accomplishments matter here. So, let’s clock them. Remote vs. RTO The fight over where work happens. They’re calling us back 4 days. They installed monitoring software. I moved my whole life for remote — now what? Bring your experiences, your observations, and insights. Let’s unpack it right here.