Peter Yawitz
What are the first networking steps for college seniors?
Here are some networking tips for college seniors: 1) Decide what experience you want, 2) Be open about contacting recent alums, friends of
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Peter Yawitz
Nov 11, 20192 min read
Can I accept a job offer then bag it if I get a better one?
Dear Someone Else’s Dad, Just call me a typical “meddling mom.” My daughter has an offer from Company A, but it expires next week and...
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Peter Yawitz
Oct 28, 20192 min read
How do I accept a role I don't want?
Dear Someone Else’s Dad, I’m an associate at a management consulting firm. I really enjoy the work, especially because I have gotten to...
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Peter Yawitz
Apr 10, 20191 min read
How do I deal with non-tech-savvy older workers?
During videoconferences some older people forget to turn off their phones so each time their phones ping a text sound their faces fill the w
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Peter Yawitz
Nov 29, 20181 min read
My boss lets us talk only when we hold a stuffed rabbit.
Dear Someone Else’s Dad,My boss hates interrupters in meetings, so she has a stuffed rabbit that we have to pass to anyone who wants to spea
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Peter Yawitz
Nov 5, 20181 min read
Do I have speak in business buzzwords?
Dear Someone Else’s Dad,At my company my bosses always use the phrase “de minimis,” which I had to look up, and now know that it means a tri
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Peter Yawitz
Oct 3, 20182 min read
How can I remember people's names?
Do you have a trick to help remember names of people you just met? Advice from someone else's dad.
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Peter Yawitz
May 9, 20182 min read
Do I need a mentor?
Q: Do I need a mentor? A: There's no one perfect mentor. Challenge yourself to talk to people in your industry, & ask if you can con
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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
Jan 10, 20182 min read
Can I dye my hair purple?
I work for company that markets beauty products for both younger and older customers. Our dress code is very casual, and no one has ever onc
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Peter Yawitz
Jan 3, 20182 min read
Do people care when they ask "How are you?"
I’m from China, and since I arrived in New York people always ask, “How are you?” or “How’s it going?” I never know the real purpose of the
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Peter Yawitz
Dec 19, 20171 min read
How do I deal with a mean boss?
Ever get screamed at by a mean boss or told that everything you do is wrong? It's just like being in high school. You can't change
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Peter Yawitz
Dec 12, 20171 min read
Do I have to participate in mandatory wine tasting?
How do I get out of participating in our upcoming holiday party’s “mandatory” wine-tasting competition? I don’t drink alcohol, and I actual
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Peter Yawitz
Nov 29, 20171 min read
Is it OK to work from home?
When working from home, find a quiet place, eliminate distractions, and maintain a strict schedule unlike this woman who has a ground-floor
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Peter Yawitz
Nov 22, 20171 min read
What should women wear to work?
reader asks on video whether women should wear "three pieces" to work: blouse, scarf, jacket. Advice: depends on the culture and i
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Peter Yawitz
Oct 20, 20171 min read
How can my sole employee be less lonely?
My only employee is a very diligent young worker who surprises me with demands that seem out of line. I recently received a request to pay
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Peter Yawitz
Jul 11, 20171 min read
How do I get rid of ums?
Do filler words and phrases like "like," "um", "you know", "sort of" and "literally" as we
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Peter Yawitz
Jun 23, 20171 min read
How do I ask for a raise?
Think you deserve a raise but don't know how to go about asking for one? Make sure you have a detailed summary about how you've hel
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Peter Yawitz
Jun 23, 20171 min read
How do I negotiate with a client?
Make sure you get into your clients' shoes to figure out what's important to them. Check with your boss about how much room you hav
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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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