Stress is common for women in the workplace. One universal way that women relieve themselves of stress is to talk with others about the problems they face. Doing this with friends and family is a useful way to vent but you have to be careful in an office environment.

How much time you spend visiting or chatting with co-workers is getting more notice in this down market. When managers have to lay people off, they go for the ones they feel are less productive than others. Being seen too often in the break room or standing at a co-worker’s desk could send the wrong message.

The best advice is to keep the visiting and chatting to a minimum, at least during work hours. Save the conversation for after work. Don’t give your managers any opportunity to think any less of your work or you!

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