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Kelly Gurnett
Kelly Gurnett is Assistant Editor of Brazen Life and runs the blog Cordelia Calls It Quits, where she documents her attempts to rid her life of the things that don’t matter and focus more on the things that do. You can follow her on Twitter and Facebook and hire her services as a blogger extraordinaire here.
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5 Ways to Say No Without Making People Hate You
By Kelly Gurnett | 4 Comments | April 29, 2013
You can’t say yes to everyone. Here’s how to make a “no” sound polite and professional. Read »
The Efficiency Trap: Are You Working Too Fast for Your Own Good?
By Kelly Gurnett | 10 Comments | April 11, 2013
Employers are always touting the importance of worker productivity. But is it what they REALLY want? Read »
How to Look for a New Job When You’re Already Employed
By Kelly Gurnett | 14 Comments | April 1, 2013
You’re ready to move on—but you’ve still gotta bring in a paycheck until you can find that bigger and better thing. Here’s how to job hunt while still employed. Read »
Are We Unfairly Discriminating Against Peers With “Regular” Jobs?
By Kelly Gurnett | 4 Comments | February 25, 2013
Gen Y hates being judged by those who don’t understand their career choices. But are we guilty of the same judgment when it comes to our more traditional peers? Read »
The Dreaded Office Gift Exchange: What the #*&@ Should You Buy?
By Kelly Gurnett | 2 Comments | December 12, 2012
Giving presents to coworkers always has the potential to be a little awkward. Here are a few fun (but safe!) options. Read »
What to Do When You Screw Up Royally
By Kelly Gurnett | 5 Comments | December 10, 2012
Ever make the kind of mistake that has visions of pink slips flashing before your eyes? If you haven’t yet, you will. Here’s what to do when it happens. Read »
How Talking to Total Strangers Can Help You Build Your Network
By Kelly Gurnett | 13 Comments | November 19, 2012
When we think about networking, we usually picture ourselves at a job fair or happy hour. But what about when you’re standing in line at Starbucks? Read »
How to Keep Your Head in the Game When Your Heart’s Left the Building
By Kelly Gurnett | 15 Comments | November 9, 2012
If you’ve fallen out of love with your job, here’s how to stick with it—and avoid becoming disgruntled—until you find something better. Read »
7 Things You Should Never Say to Someone Who Works from Home
By Kelly Gurnett | 70 Comments | October 25, 2012
While working for yourself has its perks, work is still work. So avoid these exclamations if you want to stay on your self-employed friend’s good side. Read »
The Savings (and Costs) of Working from Home
By Kelly Gurnett | 8 Comments | October 11, 2012
Thinking about working from home? Here are a few financial costs and benefits you might not have considered. Read »
How to Become the Go-To Guy (or Gal) in Your Office
By Kelly Gurnett | 7 Comments | September 28, 2012
Being that person your employer turns to and relies on gives you more leverage, more flexibility and, ultimately, more power. Read »
Common Courtesies That Will Keep You from Driving Your Coworkers Nuts
By Kelly Gurnett | 10 Comments | September 14, 2012
Sharing the same space for eight hours a day means people get on each other’s nerves. Here’s how to avoid the worst common grievances. Read »
Tips for Leaving Work at Work (and Staying Sane)
By Kelly Gurnett | 2 Comments | August 16, 2012
Feel like you can’t get away from your Blackberry? Here’s how to reclaim a little “me” time and find better work/life balance. Read »
Why Keeping Track of Your Employees’ Every Move Is So Last Century
By Kelly Gurnett | 45 Comments | August 3, 2012
The idea that “work” can only happen from 9-5, Monday through Friday is antiquated. Here’s why results matter more than face time. Read »