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Top 5 Reasons Your Employer Makes You Miserable

In the time that I have been a part of Corporate America, I find that there are five key things that always seem to be an issue that make employees unhappy at work.  This is my list of the top 5  reasons your employer makes you miserable. In last weeks article, I gave the folks who read my blog... Read more »

By The Working Poor,
January 28, 2013 at 9:00 am • 

I've Been A Jerk and I Owe You An Apology!

“I’ve been a jerk and I owe you an apology.” Since I started writing this blog, I’ve had so much feedback from other people who are as grateful for their jobs, but as miserable as me. I’ve heard so many stories of how awful people are being treated at work. For those of you that... Read more »

By The Working Poor,
January 21, 2013 at 9:00 am • 

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