Tag Archives: What would you do ?

Smokeless Break

Posted on July 1, 2020 by msw blog

My supervisor recently got very angry when a few employees lined up at the time clock shortly before quitting time. She said we must keep working every minute until the end of our shift. However, her concern for productivity seems … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged advice, company policy, ethical dilemmas, health, management, Meditation, mindfulness, problem solving, productivity, smoke breaks, smoker, time managment, What would you do ? | 5 Comments

Too Good to Promote

Posted on April 23, 2020 by msw blog

I recently asked my boss about possibly moving to a different position. I was stunned when he replied, “That’s not likely to happen because you’re just too good at your job.” After working here for 16 years, I found his … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged advice, demoralizing, employment, entry-level position, faith, goals, job description, optimism, personality, problem solving, professional growth, promotion, rejection, resume, speechless, success, unemployment, Unethical, What would you do ? | 2 Comments

Secret Lives of Therapists

Posted on March 27, 2020 by msw blog

Reading the article the Secret Lives of Therapists, I found myself writing in the margins and highlighting things. What first made me pause was the following “What are you like outside the office? Here are some things we can’t do … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Reading | Tagged active listening, compassion, honesty, life lessons, mental health, mental illness, mindfulness, opportunity, professionals, purpose, realationships, self growth, self-help, social worker, support system, therapists, therapy, What would you do ? | 4 Comments

Sharing grief over a Beloved office pet

Posted on March 20, 2020 by msw blog

I work at a pet-friendly company where people are allowed to bring their dogs. My co-worker “Mandy” has a golden retriever, and I have grown very fond of him. Whenever I have a bad day, his friendly spirit immediately cheers … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged active listening, bereavement, communication, conversation, Grief, open workspaces, pet, pet owner, pet-friendly company, protocol, respect, terminally ill, What would you do ?, work place | 5 Comments

Do-over

Posted on March 13, 2020 by msw blog

Initiate a do-over when you have a bad start, don’t just give up. Think about how to course correct in the moment. I had a client who planned and dressed up for a dream worthy date, only for Mr. Right … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged acknowledgement, bad start, casual, communication, date night, do-over, dream date, formal, Julie Wadley, night out, realationships, second chance, What would you do ? | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: What would you do ?

Smokeless Break

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Sharing grief over a Beloved office pet

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