NexPro Media Staff

NexPro Media Staff

NexPro Media Staff

Hard-to-please bosses come in many forms, but they have a few things in common: They can be tough to get along with, hard to please, and ultimately, can make going to work absolutely miserable. So when it comes to finding fulfillment in your job despite a negative leader, it's essential to learn how to deal with a difficult boss to maintain your composure, your joy, and yes, even your sanity.

Charlene Rymsha, a millennial burnout expert, explains that some common conflict issues boil down to a boss' misuse of power. For instance, she has clients who've been called out in front of co-workers or customers, or scolded for not completing tasks correctly when only vague instructions were given. Further, she says, "There is a tendency for bosses to think younger professionals will say 'yes' to anything, so unscrupulous bosses will dump extra work on their already full plates." (And to be clear, if your company leadership crosses the line into territory that's toxic, a job change may be in order.)

Read more at The Zoe Report.

Monday, 10 June 2019 02:59

How the Revolution Ends

As Bernie Sanders plodded up a steep hill in the backyard of a Main Street bookstore in this tiny New Hampshire town, he was in no mood for selfies.

"Not right this second," he told the first iPhone-wielding petitioner.

 

Read more at US News.

June is Pride Month for many countries and LGBTQ communities around the world are using the month to celebrate a growing number of nations that recognize same-sex marriage.

Following that trend, a sharp majority of people in a global survey support in varying degrees LGBTQ rights. More than 7 in 10 people surveyed in the 2019 Best Countries data agrees that LGBTQ individuals should have the same rights as non-LGBTQ individuals.

Read more at US News.

According to a 2019 Modern Wealth Survey from Charles Schwab, Americans reported needing an average of $2.3 million in personal net worth to be identified as wealthy.

The survey results don't surprise Nick Giacoumakis, president and founder of New England Investment & Retirement Group Inc. in North Andover, Massachusetts. However, he isn't sure they actually represent what it means to be rich. "Do I think it's accurate? Absolutely not," he says.

 

Read more at US News.

The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Sabrina Tan, founder and chief executive of skincare brand Skin Inc.

For Sabrina Tan, leaving a tech career to break into the skincare industry brought plenty of challenges - including working with women.

 

Read more at BBC News.

A 19th Century ship that had only recently undergone an expensive restoration has sunk in Germany after a collision with a container vessel.

Several people aboard the No 5 Elbe schooner were injured in Saturday's incident on the Elbe River near the northern city of Hamburg.

 

Read more at BBC News.

Hundreds of thousands of people have marched in Hong Kong against a law critics fear could let China target political opponents in the territory.

The controversial extradition bill would allow suspected criminals to be sent to mainland China for trial.

 

Read more at BBC.

So you want to hit the road, hop that flight, float on that boat solo? You're not the only one, with interest in solo travel skyrocketing in recent years. But what compels people to want to travel sans companionship?

According to a new poll conducted by market research and data analytics company, YouGov, 46% of people say it's the freedom to choose your own itinerary without input from others. 37% claimed that relaxing and unwinding is easier while alone. For the survey, YouGov included 1,215 U.S. adults in an online survey last month; 66% of respondents said traveling alone is either something they have done or would consider doing.

 

Read more at Southern Living.

A 65-year-old tourist from California died after an apparent shark attack off the coast of a Hawaii resort Saturday, PEOPLE can confirm.

The Maui Fire Department and the Department of Land and Natural Resources tells PEOPLE in a statement that a witness reported that the man “was swimming about 60 yards offshore” of the Ka’anapali Beach Park on Maui.

 

Read more at People.

It’s easy to see alcohol consumption as being a result of thousands of years of ritual and a lifetime of habit. But have you ever stopped to consider why it is you choose to drink? Knowing what motivates people to drink is important to better understand their needs when it comes to encouraging them to drink less, or in a less harmful way.

 

Read more at Inverse.

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