Intense Work Periods

If you're working around the clock for 24-7 -- whether for 3 days, 3 months, or 3 years! -- it can seem like forever. Here is some of our best advice on how to survive the intense work period, and how to put your best foot forward when you have no energy or sleep.

04/21/2016 · 65 Comments · by Kat

Crying at Work: How to Deal

Burnout· Business Etiquette· Career· CoWorker Problems· Intense Work Period· Office Culture· Professionalism· Stress | controlling emotions· crying at the office· crying at work· posts· stopping crying

2017 Update: We still stand by this discussion of crying at work — you may also want to check out our recent discussion of how to get a poker face at work. OK, ladies and gents, let’s discuss: How do you keep from crying at work, whether due to personal reasons or as a reaction to … Read More about Crying at Work: How to Deal

02/09/2016 · 52 Comments · by Kat

How to Turn a Bad Day Around

After-Work Activities· Balance· Happiness· Intense Work Period· Sleep | attitude· posts

Ladies, how do you turn a bad day around? What do you do to reinvigorate yourself, put the day in perspective, and ultimately move on? Do you have any tricks for “saving” a lousy day, or for letting go of the day once you’ve finished it? We’ve talked about ways to relax, laughter as medicine, and general … Read More about How to Turn a Bad Day Around

02/01/2016 · 67 Comments · by Kat

Planning Your Career for Babies

Balance· Career· Family Planning· Happiness· Intense Work Period· Lifestyle· Motherhood· Pregnancy | babies· babies and careers· posts· trying to conceive· TTC

2018 Update: We still stand by this discussion on planning your career for babies — but you may also want to check out some of our more recent discussions on family planning and pregnancy, including how to decide if you want kids, and our top tips on preparing for pregnancy (if the answer is yes). Over … Read More about Planning Your Career for Babies

08/20/2015 · 38 Comments · by Kat

Your Job, Your Career, or You: When to Quit Your Career

Balance· Burnout· Career· Changing Careers· Happiness· Intense Work Period· Office Culture· Success· Transitions· Work Styles | changing careers· job hopping· posts· quitting· working abroad

When should you quit your career? How do you know when you’ve chosen the wrong one? How long should you give yourself before you quit — and how many jobs should you try in that career? Reader F has SUCH a great question about this: Question for you: how do you know if you hate … Read More about Your Job, Your Career, or You: When to Quit Your Career

06/08/2015 · 6 Comments · by Kat

Five Ways to Improve Your Focus

Career· Energy· Intense Work Period· No Time· Organization· Productivity· Work Styles | adhd· distractions· focus· posts· screen time

2019 Update: We still stand by the links and advice below, but you can also check out our most recent discussion on how to focus on work (when your thoughts are elsewhere), as well as our latest discussions on how to limit screen time. Do you struggle with focus at work (or, hey, at home)? What tips … Read More about Five Ways to Improve Your Focus

09/08/2014 · 37 Comments · by Kat

Homing from Work – What Personal Tasks Are OK/Good to Do At Work?

Balance· Intense Work Period· Professionalism· Success· Work Styles

There was an interesting article in Greedy Associates a few months ago about “homing from work” — trying to achieve work/life balance by getting personal errands done during the day. I hadn’t heard the phrase before, but it’s obviously something I did while working long hours at the law firm, and something I’ve advised people … Read More about Homing from Work – What Personal Tasks Are OK/Good to Do At Work?

08/28/2014 · 68 Comments · by GuestPoster

Guest Post: Crazy Work Schedule? Go Easy on Yourself

Intense Work Period

Has life ever gotten so crazy that there was NO WAY you could work out? Sure, exercise is important, and everyone should do it regularly. We all know that. But Jewish Girl, the blogger behind Stuff Jewish Girls Like, reminds us that you shouldn’t feel guilty if it seems impossible right now to fit in regular … Read More about Guest Post: Crazy Work Schedule? Go Easy on Yourself

06/02/2014 · 35 Comments · by Kat

Summer Associate Events: What to Wear to the Fun-But-Wacky Office Functions

Intense Work Period· Internships/Summer Jobs· Networking· Office Culture· Professionalism· Summer Associate Series· What To Wear To...

This week, in our Summer Associate Series: what should you wear to the company golf outing… the company picnic… the company pool party? There are always some creative team-building office functions (designed for interns and employees alike) that — while fun — are a minefield when it comes to dressing professionally. (If anyone doubts that … Read More about Summer Associate Events: What to Wear to the Fun-But-Wacky Office Functions

03/27/2014 · 41 Comments · by Kat

What to Wear When You’re Out of Town & Working Late

After-Work Activities· Business Casual· Fashion Gaffes· Intense Work Period· Professionalism· Weekend Wear | comfortable workwear

2017 Update: We still stand by this advice on what to wear when you need professional clothes for working late, but you may also want to check out this recent threadjack from readers on what to wear to be super comfortable at work. What should you wear when you’re planning to work late — and … Read More about What to Wear When You’re Out of Town & Working Late

03/14/2013 · 45 Comments · by Kat

How to Do the Work You’re Not Ready For

Career· Intense Work Period· Professionalism· Success· Transitions· Work Styles

What do you do when your boss gives you work that is beyond your skill level? Reader C asks a great question… How do you handle a situation when you’re asked to do a task you’re definitely not ready for? I am a newly admitted lawyer in my first job out of law school and … Read More about How to Do the Work You’re Not Ready For

02/25/2013 · 44 Comments · by Kat

How to Nap at Work

Energy· Intense Work Period· No Time· Personal Care· Productivity· Professionalism· Sleep· Stress· Work Styles

Do you nap at the office? What are your best tips for napping at the office (possibly without getting caught)? We took a poll on office naps a thousand years ago, but haven’t really discussed since then, and I thought it might be an interesting topic. First, some factoids from the Internet — according to … Read More about How to Nap at Work

08/15/2011 · 124 Comments · by Kat

Looking Great The Day After the All-Nighter

Intense Work Period· Sleep

2017 Update: We’ve still stand by this advice on looking great the day after the all-nighter, but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion of the best makeup products to fake a good night’s sleep. We’ve all been there — stuff needs to get done, and stuff needs to get done now. In the high-stress job, … Read More about Looking Great The Day After the All-Nighter