If I ask you to name the major causes of stress in your work life, you would probably say things like deadlines, a heavy workload, bureaucracy, or your terrible boss.

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Rejection from editors is a walk in the park compared to what commenters sometimes have to say about your work.

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Think of a few positive things you can say about your work, and be prepared to share them during fly-by encounters with your boss.

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Are there any words that I can give them to just say I appreciate your work, I think it's worth reading, and many other people do also?

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Indeed, these days a cynical young playwright might say that if you want to see your work on stage, write the novel first.

ECONOMIST: Take a break

This one is sure to work, and you do not even have to say to your boss (or anyone else) that he is the greatest.

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Do you say to that officer, 'Your priority is to get that work done' and they are not able to go out on patrol the Friday or Saturday night so you're down a person?

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If you are divorced, both you and your ex can collect spousal benefits (on each others work histories) after full retirement age while still postponing taking your own retirement benefits until, say, age 70, when they are as high as can be.

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Many people would say the purpose of managing-up is to have the by-product of your efforts enhance the work of those you report to.

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