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.

What to do when your boss and co-workers don’t share your political beliefs

Have politics affected your relationships at work? A recent Monster poll showed that 28% of respondents actively avoid politics at work. Try these strategies for making your workplace less tense.

7 words that make you sound less confident in emails

With a whopping 28% of the average workday spent reading and answering emails, you want to be sure you’re not just adding to the noise. It’s crucial that you’re writing in such a way that properly conveys your needs—and your professionalism. That means sounding like you know what's going on around you (even if you're not 100% sure). To be more confident at work, start by taking a look at your email's sent folder.