Workplace

5 reasons you’re afraid to get a new job

For most job seekers, the phrase “new job” is exciting because it signals opportunities to learn new skills, expand your network, and build your resume. But change can also be intimidating. If you're scared to get a job, you're not alone. Certain parts of the job search process can be more terrifying than things that go bump in the night. Read on for five reasons you might be scared to get a job, along with some ideas for how to overcome your new-job anxiety.

How to tell if job cuts are coming

Getting handed a pink slip and being told to pack up your desk and exit your office is a terrible experience, no doubt—but it happens. Companies have job cuts for a number of reasons, and oftentimes these layoffs aren’t a reflection of a worker’s performance, which means there’s little you can do to prevent the inevitable. The people who land on their feet, though, are the ones who can spot a layoff before it happens.

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.

Home office gifts for the holidays

They say there’s no place like home for the holidays. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the ways in which we do business, working from home remains the reality for thousands of people across the country. To help make workdays a little more merry and bright this holiday season, we asked Monster employees to share their recommendations for some work-from-home gifts that remote colleagues would appreciate. Monster research shows that 62% of employees feel their productivity has decreased due to working from home. Home office gifts like the ones below can help you and your co-workers find your groove.

Simple ways to find joy in your job

Wherever you’re working these days — whether in an office or other workplace or from home by yourself — one thing is likely: you’re stressed out. Bruce Daisley, author of Eat Sleep Work Repeat: 30 Hacks for Bringing Joy to Your Job, offers some simple tips on how to beat the stress and enjoy work more.