Megan McLachlan currently resides in the Pittsburgh area where she freelance writes, drinks coffee, and obsesses over popular culture. She was an English major, but doesn't think she wasted her life. Yet. Her blog is megoblog.com.
There’s no getting away from them – dealing with pissed off people at work can be a daily occurrence. Learning to handle them correctly will not only make your life easier, it’ll get you ahead.
Our generation hates talking on the phone. Hell, we don’t even answer it if we don’t know the number. But being able to successfully handle business on the telephone is integral to career success. We’ve got 5 beginner’s tricks for coming out on top.
Finding a job in this climate is hard for everyone, but especially so for recent graduates. Many are forced to move home with their parents and take jobs they previously held in high school. Fear not, this so-called College Slump is something you’ll overcome. We’ll show you how.
We’re not telling you what to think, we’re saying if you ever think these 10 thoughts, you’re probably with the wrong person. If you’ve ever caught yourself muttering one of these to yourself, it may be time to analyze your relationship.
It can seem like there is only one socially acceptable place to meet people: bars. The thing is alcohol, loud music, and crowds don’t encourage serious relationships. Stop putting all your luck in the local watering hole and you might finally meet that certain someone.
Don’t let the “casualization” of office attire fool you — you should always wear a suit to an interview, even if you’re more dressed up than the other candidates or even the interviewer.
We may not all be movie stars, but that doesn’t mean we can’t dress like we are. Look your best while protecting your eyes with our round up of 10 great looking pairs of sunglasses featured by Hollywood.
Just like a gentleman’s wardrobe, his home should feel intentional, not a collection of things accumulated over the years and thrown together like that Episode II poster and those IKEA paper lamps from college. We’ll show you how to make your pad more girlfriend-ly without sacrificing your manhood.
All women have the right to a blow-up, mood swing, or bad day every now and then, but if her coldness seems to last longer than a Siberian winter, it may be more of a character trait then was apparent when you met her. Use this guide of 10 ice-cold attributes to diagnose if you’ve stumbled into a relationship with arctic royalty.
It’s long been a thing of legend, that John F. Kennedy single-handedly killed the tradition of men wearing hats, but is there any truth to the story? We dive in head first to find out.
Even though we’ve been using e-mail for 15 years, a lot of people have literally never gotten the memo about how this fantastic communication tool intersects with professionalism. More so than many other factors, if you’re sending poorly formatted e-mails you’re sending the wrong message.
To update an old adage: believe half of what you see, and nothing that you read that isn’t cited. Misinformation is everywhere in the age of Wikipedia and blogging, so we must be extra vigilant in tracking down the truth. Here are six things to consider before telling your mom Hitler invented the microwave.
Deciding to go for the job you’ve always wanted will get group reactions of “Great for you!” in college, but once you’re in the work force the encouragement fades to “When are you going to get a real job?”. Don’t get discouraged, we’ve got 7 tips for dealing with a job no one understands.
Back-handed compliments and snide little notes left to be found later seem to be the only way people can communicate unhappy feelings these days. Whether with the family, at work, or online we’ve got the techniques for dealing with those people in your life unable to just say it to your face.
Trends come and go, but as far as professional (and stylish) men’s attire is concerned, the tie is here to stay. Keep your look up to date with a skinny tie, a style that was born more than six decades ago.
Walking away from the hallowed education grounds of college, you’d expect to have just finished learning a bevy of lessons about life, when really, the real teaching is just about to begin. Here are five things most of us have had to learn the hard way.
So you don’t smoke. That’s great! But if any of these three seemingly mundane activities are part of your daily routine, you may be putting yourself or others in danger just the same.
Switching your dating game to the internet may seem like it will yield better results, but there are a few beginner’s mistakes every guy makes. We’ve got the inside scoop from one girl looking for online love.
No matter what your job title implies you do, we all know most of the day is spent counting ceiling tiles or drumming out Rush’s greatest hits on your desk. Kick boredom to the curb and liven up your work day with these simple, productive diversions. Don’t worry, you’ll be middle management in no time.
While considering it “semi-retirement” may sound cute, being laid off can suck. Ironically, it can also be the best thing to happen to you since you got that worthless Liberal Arts degree.
Sure, she’s smoking hot, but sometimes she gets on your nerves and worst of all, she won’t stop whining about how you let the dog sit on the couch. If she’s giving you these 5 signs, then it’s time to listen to your instincts.
While most men dread the mere thought of losing their hair, here are five very good reasons to at least consider baldness a blessing.
America’s number one fear is talking in public, towering above fears like ninjas, death, and sharks. Which is a shame because while words may not make a man, they certainly help. Follow these tips to deliver the perfect toast, that’s not too long, not too silly, and with just enough sentiment.
Legally, we’re all grown up now, but let’s face it, sometimes we still act like we’re in college. This list of skills will help take you five steps further away from the immature remnants of your school days and reserve your seat at the grown-up table.
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