by Mary Pat Whaley | Oct 5, 2008 | A Career in Practice Management, Leadership, Memes
What have you done for your career lately? Are you comfortable in your current job? Are you happy? Happy with your income? Happy with your level of challenge? What would you do if you lost your job tomorrow? Do yourself a favor and invest a little time in your...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Sep 5, 2008 | A Career in Practice Management
This is the curse of many working woman with children, and one that I struggled with until both kids moved out of the house (for the second and third times.) Here’s a heartfelt and interesting post and comments from Penelope Trunk’s blog Brazen Careerist. ...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Aug 15, 2008 | A Career in Practice Management
If you are working in practice management, you might want to explore the gold standard in certification through the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE). Disclaimer: I am Board Certified and a Fellow in the ACMPE but I receive no compensation for...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Aug 12, 2008 | A Career in Practice Management
My son called me today and asked me how to ask for a raise. Here is how I told him I’d like an employee to ask me for a raise: Make an appointment with your boss and let her/him know that you’d like to discuss your compensation. Do not e-mail this request...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Aug 3, 2008 | A Career in Practice Management, Human Resources, Memes
When we first moved to the west coast, I was stunned to find that people routinely take two weeks of vacation off AT ONE TIME! On the east coast, my experience had been that taking more than a week off was reserved for getting married or going to Europe. Amazingly,...