The Career Compass
In this blog written by licensed psychologist, LaRae Jome, PhD, find your way with helpful articles, book reviews and more on careers, job searching, workplace conflict, and all the facets of working life.
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That DREADED Feeling: What to Do When You Dread Your Job
Here’s a quick (and unscientific) test to see if you are burned out on your job - and if so, what to do about it.
Career Books to Check Out
For just about every career question, someone wrote a book to provide some answers. I am always reading books related to career and work issues, looking for great resources to recommend to my clients. Here are my reviews to help you connect with the right ones for you.
When Work Knocks You Down: Recovering from Negative Job Experiences
There are many different ways that work can knock people down. I work with many people who have been knocked down by bad experiences in their jobs and I help them recover and move forward in their lives.
“Designing Your Work Life” Review
f you are unhappy at work AND ready to do something about it, read, "Designing Your Work Life" by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans.
Will I Still Have a Job? Living with Job Insecurity
If you are one of the millions of Americans who live in fear that you may lose your job, you are not alone. How to manage the fear of losing your job without losing your mind.
Beyond Stressed: When Work Stress Becomes Job Burnout
Most people experience stressful times at work at some point in their life. When your work stress never seems to go down and the thought of going to work fills you with dread, you may be headed toward job burnout.