Peter Yawitz
Why do people brag about how many hours they work?
I hate when my coworkers compete about how many hours they work. Can't I get my work done and just go home at night?
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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
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
Mar 28, 20181 min read
Why do I only get grunt work to do?
Feel like you're only doing grunt work? Ask your boss for clarification and about the big picture. Anticipate what your boss needs and t
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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
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 17, 20171 min read
How do I respond to foreign emails?
I received a very long email from a client in Japanese. The only non-Japanese characters showed a gmail address, so I assumed the client wa
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Peter Yawitz
Nov 1, 20171 min read
How do I master small talk?
Small talk isn't that hard. Find a few innocuous topics of conversation: the weather, a trip, nearby restaurants, sports, then ask some
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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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