Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Decide whether it's an issue worth sharing. Avoid discussing personal problems that are not related to work. Ask for a leave of absence if necessary. Discuss any issues hurting your work relationship or environment.

Answer: It's natural to want to vent, but work is not the place for this. Don't share simply because you are having a hard time personally. Sharing personal information should be reserved for when the problem is going to affect your work. Sometimes this sort of sharing can even help build better work relationships. Some examples of things appropriate to share include:  Pregnancy. An illness that will affect your ability to work. A family problem involving children, parents, or spouse, that might affect your work schedule or ability to work. If it's something you're not comfortable talking about, like a health issue, be vague but offer verification for your problem from a doctor. This can change how your boss looks at you and make for an awkward relationship moving forward. Also, remember that your boss is your employer and not your friend.  Leave problems with partners or significant others at home. Don't talk about financial problems. Don't talk about parenting problems, like a kid who keeps getting in trouble with the law. Troubles with your car or house. If your problems are of a serious medical nature (whether physical or emotional), you could discuss temporary disability or a temporary leave of absence if your company allows for it. Sometimes, it is better to ask for leave than it is to tell your boss your entire life story and all your assorted dramas.  Find out if working from home is a possible temporary solution. Know your rights. According to the Family and Medical Leave Act, a variety of experiences like a sick spouse, child-birth, and illness entitle you to a period of unpaid, job protected leave. Sometimes your work place or personal problem can be due to something happening at work. There can be tension and misunderstandings, or outright inappropriate behavior that is hurting your relationship. Some issues can include:   Your boss being mean or rude to you. Someone in the workplace making unwanted physical contact. Unfair work expectations that are causing emotional problems. If your company has an HR department, you can discuss with them issues that might make you nervous to discuss with boss.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Take time to think through the situation. Ask to speak to them privately. Be as honest as possible about your motives for ending the friendship. Address concerns you may have about your friend. Put the blame on yourself. Tell them what you need. Allow yourself to grieve. Remain polite to the friend when you see them.

Answer: Before you confront your friend, take some time to clarify your feelings and reflect on why you believe this person is a "bad" friend. The word "bad" is a broad term, which can encompass lots of different ideas. Also consider whether you truly want to get rid of them or if the relationship might be able to be salvaged. Try asking yourself some questions to help make it easier to confront your friend. Some questions to ask yourself include:  Do they go against your values? Do they put you down constantly? Are they untrustworthy? Set a time to meet with them. Find a place away from other people where the two of you could talk.  You could say, “Could I talk to you today after school? I'll meet you by the door.” Speak where nobody else can hear you. If someone comes by, ask them to give you some privacy. You may feel courageous enough to address all of your concerns, or you may only feel brave enough to be vague. Be as honest as your comfort level allows, but sharing your feelings is beneficial.  Break the news kindly to your friend. Even if you are confronting them about their behavior, you can still be respectful toward them.  Use “I” statements like “I felt very hurt when you made fun of me,” or “I feel like I'm being used when I hang around you.” These statements express your feelings and avoid blame. Saying things like “You use me for my car” or “All you do is pick on me” can make the listener defensive. If you are ending a relationship with your friend due to problems you have with their behavior -- for example, substance abuse, risky behavior, or poor school performance -- you may be doing a favor to them by pointing it out. Let them know you care about them, but no longer want to be around them when they are doing what they're doing.  You could say, “Shannon, I care about you. But it seems to me like you are drinking a lot these days. And I can't be around that anymore. I hope you can get yourself some help.” If you feel that discussing their behavior could get you into more trouble with them, however, you may not wish to discuss it with them. It is important to avoid blaming or criticizing your friend. Focus on your own views, feelings, and values. Blaming yourself for the end of the friendship could be a way to avoid arguing. You could say that the friendship doesn't bring out the best in you, or that you don't like how it makes you feel.  You could say, “After we would hang out, I always felt really stressed. I don't want a friendship to feel like that.” Acknowledge your role in the breakdown of the friendship. You could say, “I was never comfortable with some of the stuff we did, but I never said anything. I'm sorry I wasn't honest with you about it at the time.” Inform your friend of what you want going forward. You may decide you want to end all communication, or you may want to take a break from the person. Make sure you are clear and that your friend understands. You could say, “I'm sure it's not easy to hear, and it's not easy for me to say, but I don't want to hang out with you anymore. So I'm not going to answer your texts or spend time with you. I'm sorry that it has to be this way, but I can't keep this up anymore.” It's okay to be sad about the loss of your friendship, even if was not a good one. Your likely to have had some amazing times together and valued your connection.  Understand that you might have some confusing emotions around the end of your friendship. You might be sad, relieved, angry, and peaceful… all at once. It might help you to clarify your feelings by writing in a journal or talking to another trustworthy friend or adult. Take some time to yourself and do things you enjoy. Listen to your favorite music, exercise or go for a long walk, go out for coffee with a friend, or spend time in prayer. Reconnect with yourself. Even though you are no longer friends with this person, you can still be polite to them. It costs you nothing to be respectful to someone else, even if you don't especially like them. Work with them on class projects if necessary. Focus on the task at hand. If your friend tries to stir up drama, you could say “Let's just focus on getting this project done.”


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Fill out an enrollment application. Provide the proper documentation. Await your acceptance results. Pay your tuition.

Answer:
Locate the option to enroll online on the school’s website, then follow the directions you’re given to complete your application. You’ll likely be asked to supply a few pieces of personal information, education and/or employment history and transcripts from previous schools. When you’re finished, send off your application for review.  Online applications will usually be accompanied by a fee of $30-$60.  Make sure the information you provide on your application is complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge. Along with your transcripts, most schools will ask to hand over a copy of your high school diploma or GED. You might also be expected to furnish one or two additional forms of identification. All of this information will be used to officially cement your status as a student, should you be accepted to the school.  Recognized forms of ID might include a valid driver’s license, birth certificate, social security card or passport.  International students will need to be able to show proof of citizenship in the country where they’ll be attending school. After you’ve sent off your enrollment materials, all that’s left to do is wait. You can typically expect to hear back from the school within 2-4 weeks, though it may take longer depending on how they process applications. In the meantime, be patient and start getting your affairs in order to make room for study time, the cost of textbooks and other considerations. If you’ve applied to multiple schools, wait until you get all your results back before coming to a decision. Tuition payments can be made online as soon as you’ve been formally accepted and begun signing up for classes. The amount you owe will be based on the number of courses you take—you can either pay the total sum up front or opt for an installment plan, which most schools offer. Take into account your schedule and funds when planning out your semester.  Make sure you get your tuition paid in full on time. If you don’t, you won’t be permitted to attend classes. Your tuition will be partially determined by whether you’re a part-time or full-time student. Those with busy work schedules or financial restrictions may find it more manageable to work toward their degrees on a part-time basis.