I have categorized this post with “Climbing the ladder” although as the title suggests, I’m not entirely sure I climbed anything just yet.

I know some of you *coughs* Nataly *coughs* have noticed my absence here on Work It, Mom! in recent weeks. Others of you *coughs* Kate *coughs* were warned to expect precisely nothing from me asked to forgive me for excusing myself from a special project we were working on. I purposely did not share the details of where I have been until things shook out in full at the office but now, after several weeks of announcements, changes in roles and responsibilities and other varied communications it is safe to share with you some career news.

…drumroll, please….

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Every week I end up with a collection of links and I always think I’ll present them here with a lovely post on the subject. The truth is that I typically post here once per week and rarely have time for more than that.  And some weeks?  I don’t even have time for one decent post.

So in the spirit of sharing things that I found interesting on the world wide internets (but do not have time to actually write lengthy commentary on) I now present a listing of interesting things I found whilst browsing my inbox and Google Reader recently.

IT Salary Survey: Not all technical certifications are created equal.

Master these 10 processes to sharpen your project management skills.

Tips to Spring clean your career.

Tuesdays are employees most productive days.

Know how much the other guy earns?

Have you read anything interesting on the web recently that you would like to share?

Last week I received my first hate comment here on Who Stole My Stapler. After searching the internet for the “name” of the person that left the comment, I very quickly determined that this asshole makes a hobby out of leaving asshole comments that have little to nothing to do with the actual post.

So I deleted his comment.

I find it mildly disappointing that I can’t hit a delete key to magically erase other assholes from my life. Not that there are really all that many because I think I have really brushed up my skills in the department of detecting and ditching asshole types from my life. But sometimes you just cannot escape being in their presence. Sadly, assholes are everywhere. From the internet to our neighborhoods and even *gasp* our workplaces.

So what’s a girl to do when she wants an asshole-free existence? Who Stole My Stapler now presents….

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Today I learned about a condition that seems to be afflicting my son called Testosterone Poisoning. It is the best explanation I can come up with besides the fact that we have had a completely effed up week and he is beyond tired because of it.

Because I have been so absorbed with my very emotional boy child this week I am mentally (and physically) quite drained which means I have exactly BUPKIS to offer you.

In the spirit of providing you something new and interesting to cast your eyes upon I now present to you…

::drumroll::

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I thought that it might be a good idea to update everyone on my recovery from surgery.

Surgery was just two weeks ago and the actual surgery went just swell. I spent two nights in the hospital which as I understand it, is standard for a hysterectomy. Recovery has been MUCH slower than I expected it to be. I’ve ranted and raved repeatedly on my own personal blog on that subject if you are interested.

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I ran across this list today and absolutely had to share.

The Manager’s Cheat Sheet: 101 Common-Sense Rules for Leaders

Some of the items truly are for manager’s only. That said, I think that whether or not you are in a management position this list is a worthwhile read. Some of these rules are actually great rules to apply to your personal life and many of them make sense if you simply want to be taken seriously in your profession (whether or not you aspire to be promoted to a management position).

Inspired by the official list, here are a few thoughts that came to mind when I read through the 101:

• Want to be taken seriously by jerky in-laws? Try standing tall to give an air of confidence. (#1 on the list).
• Want to be invited out to social events? Be cautious about having a reputation for continuously canceling plans at the last minute. (#28 on the list).
• Accept responsibility for mistakes. A little accountability goes a long way. (#34 on the list).
• Caretake that which is important to you. Do not spend time fretting over trivial things that are out of your control. (#45 on the list).
• Manage your money like you have very little of it. Take care of financial commitments that are important to your present and your future. (#57 & 58 on the list).
• Don’t buy crap. You get what you pay for and if it is important to you, buy quality whenever you can. (#64 on the list).
• Treat everyone you meet like a prized customer. One day, they just might be. (#67 on the list).

Now, go read the actual list then come back here and tell me…

What can you apply to your personal or professional life?