How to handle a boss that does your work for you If you feel that your boss is regularly doing your job for you, it may be smart to clarify the company's expectations for your role before you proceed any further, writes Ron Carucci. Afterward, you can ask if you're falling short in some way that may be causing your boss to feel the need to do your work, which is a much better alternative than resenting your boss without bringing up the issue. Harvard Business Review online (tiered subscription model) (3/27)Change your mindset for a better work experience You'll be happier at work if you can focus mainly on the things you can actually control, writes Alison Green. Try to avoid complaining with your co-workers or seeing your boss as an enemy. U.S. News & World Report (3/27)
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Making the Connection
How to gain recognition without bragging If you feel like you're toiling away without your contributions being recognized, but you don't want to have to brag in order to be noticed, try to meet with your manager for regular check-ins. This will allow you to share your recent victories in a more natural way, writes Kyle Lee. TheMuse.com (3/27)
Owners of small businesses are split in their opinions about whether to repeal the Affordable Care Act. But they find common ground as they lament the high cost of health care and call on Washington to find an affordable solution. The New York Times (free-article access for SmartBrief readers) (3/26)
Your Next Challenge
Why grad students should seek grant funding Graduate and postdoctoral students can use grant applications to build their career confidence and their network, writes Victoria McGovern, a senior program officer at the Burroughs Wellcome Fund. In this commentary, she suggests connecting with successful grant writers as well as granting agencies to build relationships. InsideHigherEd.com (3/27)
The Water Cooler
Stimulate your mind with these podcasts Use your lunch breaks to take time away from work while stimulating your mind with podcasts such as "Revisionist History" and NPR's "How I Built This," writes Rohini Venkatraman. Other recommendations include "StartUp Podcast" and "Side Hustle School." Inc. online (free registration) (3/22)
I learned compassion from being discriminated against. Everything bad that's ever happened to me has taught me compassion.
