Personal Finance Roundup
Ten Simple Ways to Make Your Boss Think You're Brilliant (And Indispensible) [Dumb Little Man] "Here are ten simple, no-effort ways that will make your boss think you're both indispensable and brilliant."
How to save $10,000 in 2009 [MSN Money] "To stash away the big bucks, first chop expenses in housing, transportation and food. Here are lots of ideas to make that possible."
How to Fire Someone [US News] "Here's some advice about how to make it go smoothly."
5 Ways to Cut Drug Costs [Smart Money] "Here are five strategies to help you cut back on your drug costs."
What's Your Job Interview IQ? [Yahoo Hotjobs] "A quick quiz to test your interview savvy."
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Um ... those boss tips seem to think your boss is stupid.
The single best "make your boss think you're good" tip I ever got was, When you've blown it or dropped the ball, when you go to the boss to present the problem or error, also present 2 or 3 solutions. This says, I acknowledge I have screwed up, and I've taken responsibility for that and am proactively fixing the problem, saving you the trouble of having to frantically search for a solution. Bonus is, the solutions you present are typically solutions you can stomach.
That "the problem is in the process" shit would work exactly once ... and probably only if the problem was actually in the process.
Can't the tips just have line saying, "SUCK UP TO YOUR BOSS. DO IT NOW."?
Can we have another rehash of how not to waste money? It's mostly the same recycled tips that everyone should know by now. Yes, you too can save $10k or more if you are a stupid American with loads of cash and no responsibilities.
As for the rest of us, the tips are just a silly reminder of times gone by.
@Eyebrows McGee: No kidding. MY boss is the one who defines and implements "the process" 95 percent of the time, anyway, so wouldn't I look like a hero saying that's where the problem is.
Also, beating him to the office would be a hoot. I work in Texas. He works in Scotland. For me to beat him to the "office" (we both telecommute), I'd need to start my work day just before I go to bed.
@snowmoon: My first thought was "it sure would be nice if we could save $10,000, what with paying $21,000 in rent a year..." and no, I'm not kidding.
Wow, looking at those expenditures, apparently I saved $10k already last year! Wonder where I put it...
I'm surprised the Personal Finance Roundup included an article on how to fire someone. Good advice though.
I definitely need to check out that CVS thing. I wonder if the HRA or Flex Spending Account would cover the annual fee.
11. Carry a clipboard.
Other than having a picture of your boss at the holiday party taking liberties with the secretary, I assume.