We’ve come to the last installment in the jobs I’ve had and the work I’ve done series! We covered my entire work history through my teens and early adult years, but now it’s time to look at the work that led up to my current position I have today. Let’s take one… Read More
Welcome to another installment of the jobs I’ve had, the work I’ve done series. This time we’ll cover the years that I slowly transitioned out of my professional video game audio career towards new avenues. This was a difficult period of time that was filled with lots of doubts, fears, changes, and… Read More
Welcome to the first ever edition of “Ask Mr. Happy Work”, where you send me your questions about work, careers, education, life, (or really whatever), and I answer them! Advancement at work can be hard. It’s even more frustrating when you feel like you’re an awesome fit for that that higher level… Read More
It’s always been the tradition to provide a two week notice of resignation to employers when you are ready to leave your job. Sometimes employees may even be expected to give months of notice if they are in an especially critical role, such as a business executive or someone that has been… Read More
Welcome back to the jobs I’ve had and the work I’ve done series. In Part 1 we covered the work I did as a teenager. Let’s jump right into the next chapter and cover my young adult years which include some of the most interesting careers I’ve had! The Jobs I’ve Had,… Read More
I mentioned previously on my “Who Is Mr. Happy Work” page that I wanted to dive into more personal blogging to share with my readers some more about myself and my life. I’m so happy to have all of you here and I think it’s nice to share our stories with one… Read More
Getting fired is rarely, if ever, a pleasant experience. Being suddenly separated from your employment is even more difficult because many times it can completely blindside you. Getting fired because of something obvious like a severe breach of policy, horrible conduct, or repeated mistakes does not happen as often as you may… Read More
If you’re anything like me, you might have always been a very driven and proactive person who is always looking for ways to make things better and get things done more efficiently. Unfortunately, this ambition and drive can often backfire in a traditional work setting. Deciding when it’s appropriate to go the… Read More
"Fall seven times and stand up eight." —Japanese Proverb
Mr. Happy Work is a bit more than just talk about work and jobs all day. 😄 Here are some other products and services I use regularly and would highly recommend!
Personal Recommendations - Mr. Happy Work
Check out Mr. Happy Work's personal recommendations on this page. Food, health products, books, and other things Mr. Happy Work loves and recommends.
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Mental Focus. So powerful when we find it, so hard to find! It's that feeling of getting your brain "in the zone". What do you do to find your mental focus? A cup of coffee? Exercise? Meditation? Share your tips and tricks to get focused!
Should you get a gift for your boss at work? Let's dive in and talk about gift-giving at work in this Ask Mr. Happy Work article.
Ask Mr. Happy Work - Should I Get My Boss a Gift? - Mr. Happy Work
Should you get a gift for your boss at work? Let's dive in and talk about gift-giving at work in this Ask Mr. Happy Work article.
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A college degree is important in today's working world but don't feel the need to rush into it. If you aren't sure what you want to do, take some time to explore life and do some soul searching. These experiences will help you find the right path!
Great article from @yechenblogs! I also believe strongly in openness to learn and adapting this beginner's mentality he speaks about. Great info here!
Be A Beginner Every Single Morning | Ye Chen
The moment we say, "I know," we put a stop to our ability to know more – our cup is full, and we don't want or need to know more.
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If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else. —Booker T. Washington
In this Ask Mr. Happy Work, a reader asks what to do when their boss is threatening to fire them if they get a second job. Is it legal? What can be done? See my response in this volume of Ask Mr. Happy Work!
Ask Mr. Happy Work - My Boss Said He'll Fire Me If I Get a Second Job
I need to get a second job to make ends meet but I mentioned it to my current boss and he said he would fire me if I do! What should I do?
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