June 2024 - I've resurrected this article from the blog archives, as now I find myself in a very different position - today I employ three staff, so am on the "other side" of all things HR! It's a bit of a minefield being a small business owner with a team (though the upside … [Read more...] about Sick Leave for Medical Appointments?
Work & Finances
The Difference Between Working for a Boss, and Working for Yourself
I know, I know, I keep banging on about the difference between working for a boss and working for yourself (if you don't believe me, click here and here and here!) - and what a steep learning curve it's been. So why IS it actually so different?! Perhaps the biggest … [Read more...] about The Difference Between Working for a Boss, and Working for Yourself
I Never Realised I was an Entrepreneur
Although I am self-employed, I've never really thought of myself as an entrepreneur. And yet when I look back over my life, it seems the signs were always there. I've been doing some research for a client about what it means to be an entrepreneur, and was surprised to … [Read more...] about I Never Realised I was an Entrepreneur
Confessions of a Library Assistant
When I worked in a library, I had many people tell me how much they envied my job. You must get to read heaps, they said. It's so quiet in a library, they said. What a lovely place to work, they said. You must love being surrounded by books all day, they … [Read more...] about Confessions of a Library Assistant
The Pros and Cons of Working from Home
They say time flies when you are having fun - and I can't believe it's been eight years since I started working from home (when I was recovering from a redundancy). Although it hasn't always been smooth sailing, I have no regrets. If you are seriously weighing up the pros and … [Read more...] about The Pros and Cons of Working from Home
