Month: July 2011

The Naked Divorce etiquette for handling your divorce at work if you are the boss

Posted on July 26th, 2011

If you are the boss going through a divorce, the key thing is appoint someone you trust to delegate responsibilities to. Explain to this person that you are dealing with some personal issues at home (don’t get into specifics) and that you will require some extra support in the coming weeks. When you delegate, be […]

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The Naked Divorce etiquette for handling your boss at work

Posted on July 26th, 2011

Firstly, tell your boss what you’re dealing with. Do this in a brief and matter-of-fact way. Ask for a few days off. Deal with any urgent matters that won’t wait until your return to office. If you think you might get overly emotional, write a formal email or letter. THEN… Communicate very clearly with your […]

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The Naked Divorce etiquette for dealing with your divorce at work

Posted on July 20th, 2011

Some people find they need a routine to carry them through a crisis. But the general rule of thumb when facing divorce is that you should take leave from work to gather yourself and even 3 or 4 days will do. Not only will you need this time to be alone to think, but you’ll […]

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Why your friends and family are sometimes the worst support during your divorce

Posted on July 16th, 2011

Although your friends and family are an important part of your life, you may find that they’re ill-equipped to support you through your loss. I found that even though my friends and family were well meaning, they often said or did things that were inappropriate. Whenever we hung out together, my friends would try to […]

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