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Complaint Overload
I have a friend who does nothing but complain about her job and her life and though we have been good friends for years, I can’t stand listening to her anymore. I keep hoping it will change but for now I am avoiding her calls. Any thoughts? - Not the complaint department Just as “gossip” [...]
Pet Peeves
I have done a lot of planting around my condo unit and my dog walking neighbors thoughtlessly let their dogs pee on the flowers, causing them to die. I am getting angrier about this but am not sure what to do. Any suggestions? I think even pet lovers would agree that it’s not right to let dogs harm someone [...]
Working with Dinosaurs
How can I bring about positive change in my work place to make my company better? My boss has been there 20 years and is resistant to ANY change. As a result there is no progress. I can’t tell if the pathological fear of change is coming from her or her boss…but the bottom line…we [...]
Accepting free work from friends
I have a close friend who comes at the drop of a hat to help me with air-conditioning problems. He won’t take payment, which makes me feel uncomfortable. What should I do? It’s always a bit dicey when it comes to accepting “services” from friends. How much is too much? When are you taking advantage? Can [...]
No Cost Marketing Tips
What are the top 5 things I could do to market my new product without a marketing budget? Dear Marketing Challenged: You have asked the number one question – that is aside from how to lose weight without dieting or exercise. In today’s era of overabundant information and too many choices, I would recommend you [...]