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Compensation & Remote Work vs Compensation & In Office Work

Mon, 27 May 2024

What we talked about on this episode: 


This episode was inspired by a TT video I saw where someone shared their remote compensation, hybrid comp, and in-office comp expectations.


It was said they ask for $20k more for in-office jobs and the person dueting it seemed shocked. 


My response was good for them BUT that’s it? 




Let’s talk about it. 




Should you have different compensation expectations for a remote job vs a job you would be required to go into the office? 


For simple math.




Let’s say your hourly rate is $40/hour. 




Your commute: 


1 hour per day, 30 minutes each way.


$40 x 5 x 50 weeks per year 


= $10,000




15 miles each way, so that’s 30 miles per day round trip. 


30 x 5 x 50 = 7500 miles you’re putting on your car each year. 


The federal mileage rate right now is $.67/mile and at 7,500 miles we are looking at: 


$5,025




Time and mileage just for your commute is now at: 


$15,025 per year




Food: 


Buy lunch 2x a week and bring lunch 3x a week


$10, which is conservative for a meal these days 


$10 x 2 per week x 50 weeks per year


=1,000 extra on food 




Between commute and food, we are now at $16,025 




Clothes: 


Unless you can wear the same shit you can at home, in the office, you have to account for additional clothing expenses.


Let’s say $2,000 a year on the lowest end.




Now we are at $18,025 just in expenses for commute, food, and clothing.




We haven’t factored anything in for the inconvenience. These are simply expenses. 




Truly, do the math.


What makes sense? 




Hybrid = I’d do 75% of whatever the in-office number you come to is. 




If companies are hell-bent on getting people back into the office, awesome, compensate accordingly. 




Thank you for taking the time to listen, watch, and be here! I appreciate you! 




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WTF Does All The Office Lingo Mean (Also can we just stop)?

Mon, 13 May 2024

What we talked about on this episode: 



  1. Let’s take this offline: discuss it later and/or in a different setting 



  2. Touch base: briefly connect or update on a topic 



  3. Put a pin in it: postpone or temporarily set aside a discussion



  4. Think outside the box: consider unconventional or creative ideas 



  5. Circle back: Return to topic later for further discussion 



  6. Low-hanging fruit: Easily achievable or readily available tasks.



  7. Get the ball rolling: Start a process or initiate an activity.



  8. Move the needle: Make a significant impact or achieve progress.



  9. Buy-in: Gain agreement or approval from others.



  10. Close the loop: Complete a task or finalize a discussion.



  11. Ping me: Contact me or send me a message.



  12. Bandwidth: Capacity or availability to take on additional tasks.



  13. Hit the ground running: Start a project or task quickly and efficiently.



  14. Paradigm shift: Fundamental change in thinking or approach.



  15. Out of the loop: Unaware of information or not included in discussions.



  16. Play hardball: Adopt a tough or uncompromising approach.



  17. Push the envelope: Challenge limits or try new and innovative approaches.



  18. Put lipstick on a pig: Attempt to make something unattractive appear better than it is.



  19. Running it up the flagpole: Presenting an idea for consideration or feedback.



  20. Table that for now: Postpone discussion until later.



  21. Under the radar: Happening without attracting attention or going unnoticed.






If someone hits you with one, ask clarifying questions! 


Thank you for taking the time to listen, watch, and be here! I appreciate you! 




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The Importance Of and Strategies For Self Promotion

Mon, 29 Apr 2024

Note: I hooked up the Shure mic wrong LOL this NOT an accurate sound quality, it is however the quality of a MacBook Air hahahaha




Marketing Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive Podcast Link




https://lnk.bio/stephdennis




We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis




You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!! 




Notes: 


Most of us are not comfortable with self-promotion


That said, most of us do indeed need to leverage this skill


Whether in the workplace, for a business, or podcast, or social channels, etc.


 


Definition:


Dictionary.com


The action of promoting or publicizing oneself


 


What self-promotion is not?


Bragging


Huge difference between hey we made a new podcast episode vs we have the best podcast ever


 


Why is self-promotion important in our careers? AKA benefits to doing it



  1. Promotion opportunities

  2. Credibility

  3. Personal branding

  4. Builds confidence

  5. Professional (and probably personal) growth

  6. Gives you a leg up AKA a competitive edge

  7. Career or job satisfaction

  8. Build/rebuild your reputation

  9. Increase visibility

  10. Networking

  11. Career development

  12. Recognition

  13. Develop leadership skills

  14. Help overcome gender and/or diversity biases

  15. Increased motivation

  16. Puts your achievements center stage

  17. Proves your value

  18. Sets you up to be seen as a SME

  19. Puts you in a position to take control of your career

  20. Lead by example (fosters culture and can share other people's achievements too)


 


Tips/tools/techniques and resources



  1. Be real and authentic

  2. Set goals

  3. Estbalish your version of EVP (employer value proposition) so EVP - employee value prop (AKA unique selling prop, AKA why you're a badass)

  4. Start with what you know (current role, skills, knowledge

  5. Network

  6. Create a personal brand (portfolio if it applies)

  7. Leverage social platforms

  8. Seek feedback from team and others

  9. Create a website

  10. Design on brand (Canva, adobe)

  11. Create content

  12. Become a speaker

  13. Refine your storytelling skills (people relate to stories)

  14. Apply for awards

  15. Get your read on

  16. Leverage online courses

  17. Seek out a mentor


 


Don't list:



  1. Be fake

  2. Lie/embellish

  3. Be arrogant

  4. Be selfish

  5. Dismiss ethical issues

  6. Ignore feedback

  7. Over so it

  8. Be greedy

  9. Put all your eggs in the self-promotion basket





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Why You Should Be A Lifelong Learner + Benefits & Resources

Mon, 15 Apr 2024

Note: I hooked up the Shure mic wrong LOL this NOT an accurate sound quality, it is however the quality of a MacBook Air hahahaha




Being a lifelong learner is so critical in today's society.


We are surrounded by constant change and we have to be able to learn and adapt to those changes


If we think about jobs that used to be relevant but are no longer:



  • Lamplighter (1900)

  • Switchboard operators (1975-1980)

  • Camera film developers (1990s)

  • Life operators (1970ish)

  • Milkman (1990s)

  • Video store operator (1995-2000)


 


Dictonary.com


The provision or use of both formal and informal learning opportunities throughout people's lives in order to foster the continuous development and improvement of the knowledge and skills needed for employment and personal fulfillment


So it's not just going to school or attending college


It's a commitment to not stop learning


 


Benefits of being a lifelong learner:



  1. Leadership development

  2. Career advancement

  3. Side gig opportunities

  4. Keep your mind sharp

  5. Stronger communication

  6. Adaptability

  7. Personal growth

  8. Confidence

  9. Health and wellness

  10. Stay up to date

  11. Networking opportunities

  12. Fulfillment

  13. Motivating

  14. Help create new goals

  15. Enjoyment

  16. Exploring new passions or interests

  17. Innovation

  18. Job security

  19. Develop critical thinking skills

  20. Avoiding getting bored


 


How it can keep you relevant in your field:



  1. Current knowledge

  2. Career advancements

  3. Develop/deepen problem solving skills

  4. Networking

  5. Professional growth

  6. Future readiness / preparing for future changes

  7. Adaptability

  8. Increased confidence

  9. Increased job security

  10. Proactive

  11. Sharpen your skills

  12. Innovation

  13. Global perspective


 


Resources:



  1. Online courses (Coursera (EdX, Udemy, Massive open online courses MOOCs, MIT opencourseware)

  2. Podcasts

  3. YouTube

  4. Blogs / websites

  5. Libraries - physical and digital

  6. Museums

  7. TEDtalks

  8. Open educational resources (Openstax)

  9. Digital archives

  10. Language education (Duolingo)

  11. Coding (CodeAcademy)

  12. DIY (YouTube, pinterest, wikihow )

  13. Online forums (Reddit)

  14. Social Media

  15. Kids - learning platforms (abcmouse)

  16. Books


 


Create A Plan Of Action


Set goals


Decide on your preferences


Online, in person, etc.


Create a list of subjects/topics


Schedule time


Track status


Ask for accountability help if you need it


Use all your resources


Learn


Practice and play


Debrief - what went well / not well / change


Make it continuous



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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Mon, 01 Apr 2024

Note: I hooked up the Shure mic wrong LOL this NOT an accurate sound quality, it is however the quality of a MacBook Air hahahaha




Marketing Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive Podcast Link




https://lnk.bio/stephdennis




We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis




You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!! 




Notes: 


Dictonary.com


The persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own effort or skills


 


Imposter Syndrome is very prevalent in the workplace


The why isn't always going to be clear


Every person is a human, all humans think differently, have different pasts, different traumas, different work experiences, different school experiences, etc.


 


Signs of imposter syndrome:



  1. Self-doubt

  2. Self-sabotage

  3. Perfectionism

  4. Difficulty accepting praise

  5. Negative self talk

  6. Constantly comparing yourself to others

  7. Overachieving

  8. Fear of failure

  9. Minimizing your success

  10. Fear you won't live up to expectations

  11. Burnout

  12. Workaholic - too many hours

  13. Minimize your brilliance

  14. Constant need for external validation

  15. Lacking confidence

  16. Difficulty dealing with pressure

  17. Anxiety

  18. Feeling like you're not good enough

  19. Distrust or ignoring your intuition

  20. You're the best of worst, no middle ground

  21. Not applying to jobs despite being qualified


 


What causes imposter syndrome?


A lot of things can cause us to get imposter syndrome




A few examples:



  • School or work pressure

  • Childhood experiences (constantly being criticized)

  • Perfectionism

  • Mental health status - bad week

  • Mental health disorders (examples: OCD, Anxiety)

  • Success - achieved it but feel you don't deserve it

  • Personality traits

  • Lack of diversity and representation

  • Major life changes

  • Societal expectations


 


I've personally struggled with imposter syndrome many times.


Sometimes it's a phase of life that it something I had to work through for extended periods of time (Example - layoff )


Others it may pop up quickly and temporarily (Example - working on website)


 


How can imposter syndrome impact your career?



  1. Work-life balance problems

  2. Burnout

  3. Missed opportunities

  4. Trash communication

  5. Lack of career progression

  6. Decreased career satisfaction

  7. Fear of failure (analysis paralysis)

  8. Lack of self-development or motivation to do any

  9. Procrastination

  10. Confidence takes a hit


 


Overcoming Imposter Syndrome



  1. Own it / acknowledge it

  2. Talk about it

  3. Retrain your mind (correct self-doubting thoughts, turn them into affirmations and keep repeating them)

  4. Ask for help/support

  5. Learn to accept praise

  6. Take time for mindfulness and / or meditation

  7. Set realistic goals

  8. Learn to be flexible (goals, perfectionism)

  9. Learn new skills

  10. May want or need to get help from a counselor or therapist, etc.

  11. Facts vs feelings (great review vs feeling like you're not doing enough)

  12. Embrace failure and the lessons it brings

  13. Remind yourself of whats important to you

  14. Recognize and stop the spiral

  15. Talk to yourself how you'd talk to your best friend (kindness, compassion)



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