6 Things Your Boss Doesn't Want to Hear


Updated 02/21/12 1:24 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 2 comments

What Your Boss Doesn't Want to Hear

We've talked about qualities that will impress your boss, but sometimes the ones that don't impress her are just as important. The fate of your career rests in your boss's hands, so tread carefully, and read on for six things she doesn't want to hear. Read more

What to Do If You Don't Like Your Boss


Updated 01/10/12 12:40 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 0 comments

What to Do If You Dislike Your Boss

Working 9 to 5 can feel like a nightmare if you don't like the person you report to, but it's important to navigate the situation carefully — for the sake of both your job and your sanity. Not a fan of your supervisor? Here are five tips to help you manage the circumstances. Keep it to yourself. First and foremost, don't gossip. Even if you're confident that a co-worker shares your Read more

Savvy Confessions: Should I List a Crazy Ex-Boss as a Reference?


Updated 09/22/11 5:00 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

My Boss Is Giving Me a Bad Reference

This anonymous posting comes from our Savvy Confessions group, where all identities are kept anonymous. I'm in the process of applying for jobs now and some positions have asked that I list the contact information for all my former supervisors. The problem is, one of my former supervisors was mentally unstable and became very difficult to work with. Our relationship started off well but towards Read more

Savvy Confessions: My Boss Is Not Doing His Job!


Updated 08/15/11 10:30 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

My Boss Isn't Doing His Job

This anonymous poster in our Savvy Confessions group wants to know what to do with her lazy boss. Chime in with your thoughts below. I must confess I don't love my job, but right now it pays the bills, offers lots of flexibility, and I am happy to be employed, but I am running into issues with my boss. Frequently he will skip out on his smaller duties, but these small messes are still left for Read more

Do You Prefer a Female or Male Boss?


Updated 06/27/11 9:19 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Preference For Male Managers

There are very few women at the top. Only 12 of the Fortune 500 companies are run by women. Sadly, one of the reasons may be that there seems to be a general consensus among people, even women, that male bosses make better managers. The preference for male supervisors was clearly visible from the results of a poll which surveyed about 2,000 Bristish women, 63 percent of whom would rather have a Read more

Get Happier at the Office: Learn to “Manage Up”


Updated 02/02/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Get Happier at the Office: Learn to “Manage Up”

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! In 2011, we’re focusing on peace of mind, thinking the best of people, and avoiding frustration. Inevitably, though, a giant percentage of our frustration at any given time is work-related. The bald truth is that most managers earn rank through their professional accomplishments rather than their managerial skills. Read more

Biggest Work Gripe of 2010: Salary


Updated 12/30/10 12:05 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 0 comments

Getting a Higher Salary at Work

As we're entering the New Year, our Best of 2010 coverage is a great reflection of what the year has been like for you. I asked you what you were the most dissatisfied this year with your career, and the most common answer was salary. While 25 percent of you felt like you deserved to be paid more, the next popular gripe seems to be dealing with bosses — 14 percent of you had issues with your Read more

Don't Mistakenly Send Late-Night Emails to Your Boss


Updated 11/30/10 11:11 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Undo Emails

If you're an avid user of Gmail like I am, there are plenty of protections against accidentally sending your boss an email. First, there is the great Undo Send feature that can delay the sending of your email for up to 30 seconds, then there's the Gmail feature that's like sobriety test for emails — Mail Goggles. Although this neat feature is meant to prevent another, "Oh my god. Don't tell me, Read more

Link Time — Damon and Bridges Scowl on True Grit's Poster


Updated 11/19/10 1:35 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

True Grit Poster Featuring Matt Damon, Jeff Bridges, and Josh Brolin

Matt Damon is one tough mother on the new True Grit poster — Vulture Get the 411 on this year's Thanksgiving TV episodes! — TV Squad Should you read the Harry Potter books before seeing the movies? — Moviefone TV trivia! See how much you know about these famous holiday specials — TV.com Glee cast to tour Europe — EW.com Gus Van Sant will direct Kelsey Grammer in a new series for Starz Read more