So...Why Not?

The Fine Art of Saying NO

In my opinion there are two types of people out there; there are people-pleasers and there are do-what-they-wanters. Me, I’m a people-pleaser. I cannot say no to anyone at work. If my boss asks me to do something, I jump to it, if my team asks me to pitch in, I’m there, if the admin support staff ask me to help them with something that I really have business helping out with since it’s so far…

Being the 'New Guy' Doesn't have to be a Drag!

It seems I’m settling into familiar role again, being the New Guy; or actually in my case the New Girl. At my last job I was one of the newest hired, and even though it was more of a shift from part time to full time, student staff to contract staff, there was still a sense of being ‘new’ at the job. And just as I was getting comfortable in my role there, I accepted a position in an entirely new…

In my last post I mentioned that a LOT has been going on in my life recently. I thought this might be a good opportunity to catch you on some of the things you missed while I was MIA.

As you all know I was applying for jobs all over the world. Basically I cast a very wide net and I kept my fingers crossed hoping that someone, somewhere would bite. I don’t want to sound desperate but temp work is…

Still Here!!

Hi! It’s Nicole,

Yes, I know it’sbeen a while since we last spoke and so much has happened! Things have really been on an upswing for me lately. Since last we spoke I finished my contract with York University, moved out of my apartment, said goodbye to everything and everyone in Toronto, moved back home to The Bahamas and Finally GOT A FULL TIME JOB!! It was a long 8 months of applying for jobs,…