YOU AREN’T ENGAGED. Showing up to work every day is not half of the battle! While it’s important to be punctual and reliable, when you come to work and do the bare minimum, you’re only a body and easily replaceable. To put yourself on the fast track to promotions, make sure you are engaged and participate in meetings and demonstrate passion for the job. YOU’RE A SORE LOSER. Whether you lost the costume contest at work or you don’t get the promotion the first time around, expressing a poor attitude or jealousy will surely not help your chances of securing a career advancement any time soon. Resist the temptation to become disengaged or show resentment or frustration. Turning healthy competition into positivity is a great trait to have! YOU LACK CONSISTENCY. Are you showing up to work a few minutes late some days, on time the next, and five minutes early the following day? Are you quiet and reserved early in the week and outgoing, passionate, and engaged towards the end of the week? Are you only willing to help out sometimes but not all the time? Your boss may pick up on your patterns, no matter how small, so the best thing you can do is to stay consistent with positive and productive traits. YOU COMPLAIN HERE AND THERE. Simply put, complainers don’t make good leaders so the next time you have something that you’d like to complain about, work to come up with a solution instead! SUDOKU
How Not to Get Promoted 5 BAD HABITS THAT MAY BE COSTING YOU
If you’ve got your eyes set on a promotion in the near future, are ready to sink your teeth into some new challenges, and/or are always on the hunt for advancement opportunities, your current habits could be hindering those efforts of securing that new role!
Here are five behaviors and habits to avoid so you aren’t hurting your chances of a career opportunity.
YOU LACK INITIATIVE. If you’ve been at your job for a significant length of time and you still always wait for your boss’s instructions every step of the way, then you may not be on the list for promotion any time soon. Employers are looking for leaders who can make good, ethical, and productive decisions on their own. The next time you’re faced with a decision or you have an idea to make a positive contribution, go for it!
Green Bean and Eggplant Stir-Fry Inspired by ThePlantBasedWok.com
In just 30 minutes, turn a pile of summer veggies into a Chinese-inspired dish.
Ingredients
• 2 Chinese eggplants, cut into 1/4-inch strips • Salt, to taste • 3 tbsp vegetable oil, divided • 6 oz green beans, trimmed • 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2-inch piece of ginger, thinly sliced • 1 red chili pepper, thinly sliced • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 1 tbsp vegan stir-fry sauce (like Lee Kum Kee Vegetarian) • 1/8 tsp pepper
1. In a large bowl, add the eggplant and coat with salt. Cover the eggplant with water and soak for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry. 2. In a wok over medium heat, warm 2 tbsp of oil. Add the eggplant and fry for 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside. 3. Add the remaining oil and green beans to the wok. Fry for 5 minutes, then remove and set aside. 4. Add garlic, ginger, and chili before stir-frying for 1 minute. Return the green beans and eggplant to the wok and add the soy sauce, vegan stir-fry sauce, and pepper. Toss to coat, then serve over rice! Directions
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