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Peter Yawitz
Apr 6, 20202 min read
Zoom Meeting Pet Peeves
Find a chance to say, “So we all agree that we will double check that mute buttons are on when we go to the bathroom. Correct?"
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Peter Yawitz
Mar 20, 20191 min read
How do I deal with a busybody?
An office gossip always asks about my private life, and just now said in a meeting: “I think someone will be having a wedding!” And I'd
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Peter Yawitz
Feb 28, 20192 min read
Should I quit my job and explore the country with my girlfriend?
,My girlfriend is about to quit her job and wants me to do the same so we can buy an RV to explore anywhere we want for about a year. If I q
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Peter Yawitz
May 1, 20181 min read
Can I work with my ex?
Working with an ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend isn't always easy but it's doable. Keep it professional.
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Peter Yawitz
Feb 19, 20181 min read
How do I deal with passive-aggressive people?
How many times do you say or hear passive-aggressive language like this? "Oh, sorry, I thought you were more senior. I'll ask a mor
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Peter Yawitz
Jan 23, 20181 min read
How do I deal with a stinky co-worker?
Ever work with someone who stinks, has BO or bad breath? Sometimes the person doesn't even know. Be gentle in how you approach the pers
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Peter Yawitz
Aug 16, 20172 min read
Do I have to give to coworkers' charities?
I’ve been asked to donate to several of my co-workers’ charities, political campaigns and fundraisers for their kids’ schools. I try to be n
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Peter Yawitz
Jul 25, 20171 min read
How to deal with conference calls
Prepare for conference calls so you don't end up with this disastrous case. Send an agenda beforehand and stick to it, make sure you kno
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Peter Yawitz
Jun 22, 20172 min read
How can boomers and millennials work together?
Make sure that you explain the context of tasks so that younger members don’t think they're doing grunt work. Perhaps share the implicat
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Peter Yawitz
May 10, 20172 min read
Should I quit my toxic workplace?
If you’re in a large company, your manager might have his own culture of bilking, blaming and backstabbing. But maybe you can find a role i
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Peter Yawitz
Apr 5, 20172 min read
Do I have to go to lunch with my boss?
1. Think of three topics to talk about over lunch. Maybe two could be about work and one about a hobby of yours that you’d like him to know
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Peter Yawitz
Apr 1, 20171 min read
How can I stop blaming others?
Acknowledge mistakes. You’ll get more respect from people if you show how you can learn from what went wrong so it won’t happen again.
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