’Tis the season for office holiday parties—the time of year when you can pretty much count on two things: reputations being ruined and gossip running rampant. Don’t be the one to fall victim this time around. Here, eight office party slip-ups to avoid. Pickup lines. Outrageous in-your-face flirting with colleagues is prohibited. So is PDA with your... CONTINUE READING 4

Next time your boss bitches you out, your cubicle-mate pisses you off, or you just can’t stomach the idea of one more day at your desk, take a deep breath, pull out this list and start reading. Suddenly things aren’t so bad, are they? 10. Because the abysmal economy has formed an odd camaraderie between you and your frenemies. 9. Because it’s... CONTINUE READING 11

1. Your biggest concern at work is trying to cover up the hours you’re logging stalking exes on Facebook and searching for the perfect dream-home décor. 2. Asking where you see yourself in five years elicits the same response as “Who was the 16th president?”… No effing clue. 3. Opportunities for advancement are as maxed out as your credit cards. 4. If it... CONTINUE READING 10

The summer is beginning to wind down (sniff, sniff), and now’s as good a time as any to figure out how you feel about your job. If you’re lucky, you’ve just returned from a little vacation that has left you refreshed and inspired about work. If you’re unlucky, you’re slogging through yet another Tuesday and wondering, “Will I ever love... CONTINUE READING 9

You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who wouldn’t want to work with funnywoman Tina Fey. Her irresistible wit and charm help to make her one of the most in-demand people in the entertainment business. As it turns out, a sense of humor is one of the top attributes sought out by employers. “I look for people who like to joke around... CONTINUE READING 15

We’ve got a whole bag of tricks up our sleeves that will help you earn the ultimate treat—a raise. Unfortunately, monetary treats are a little harder to come by than knocking on your boss’ door, holding out your candy container, and asking him to smell your feet. If you want a raise, you’ve got to earn it. These 10 tricks can... CONTINUE READING 6