Workplace

When the new job is a letdown

What should you do when your new job isn't what you thought it would be? Use these tips to navigate the rough waters in your first weeks.

How to quit a job you just started

That new job seemed so perfect when you accepted the offer, but now you're having second thoughts. Bad fit? Toxic boss? Better job offer? Regardless of why you’re halfway out the door, there are potential repercussions to making a quick exit. You certainly don’t want to burn bridges, and quitting too soon can have an impact in some big ways. Let Monster show you how to quit a job the right way.

Learn how to beat job burnout

We’ve all been there. A bad day at work leads to a bad week. You’re stressed. You dread walking into the office. You feel like nothing is going your way, or your work is going unappreciated. When these feelings linger and begin manifesting into physical symptoms and unbearable stress, you might be suffering from job burnout. Before the burn becomes a full-on blaze, let’s take a deep dive into what job burnout is all about. If you think it describes your current situation, try some stress management strategies.

How to successfully manage people who are older than you

These days, it’s entirely possible for someone in their 30s to oversee people 10 or 20 years older, though it’s often met with tension. Effective leadership doesn't have a minimum age requirement, but tact is especially important in such situations. The older crew doesn’t want to be bossed around by someone younger, while the young go-getters grapple with how to establish authority without shaking things up too much. You can be successful in your role even when you’re managing people decades older than you.

Set smart goals at work to get on the path to success

Want to be known as a rising star at your new company and put the wheels in motion for a raise? Of course you do! The most effective way to do that is to be the kind of employee who sets smart goals and exceeds them. That way, you’ll not only earn a solid reputation, you’ll also have ample justification for requesting a boost in pay when it comes time for performance reviews.