I once had a boss who berated me in a meeting for writing purchase orders wrong. When I pointed out that I, in fact, didn’t write purchase orders, he warned me to do it right the next time.
While I was working in HR, there was a woman who called out sick at least 4 times a month. That was bad enough, but then I was forced to listen to her cry over the phone about whatever new catastrophe had disrupted her life.
And now I work for Bill.
Bill, who has started an employee book club. Bill, who has started an employee book club that seems to revolve around self-help books. So far, I have read 1 and a half self-help books. Because I clearly have psychological expertise now, I have decided to take on the subject of difficult coworkers.
We’ve all experienced difficult coworkers (if you haven’t, then you just might be the difficult coworker…). There’s the lady who hides when a distasteful task comes up, there’s the guy who thinks it’s funny to repeat things told in confidence and then there are the negative people. The negative people are their own breed: you say, “good morning,” they remind you that it’s raining. You say that it’s great that everyone gets to go home a little early, they wonder loudly about the likelihood of a layoff.
I know it won’t surprise anyone, but we spend most of our time with people we have had no hand in choosing ourselves. If you can say that you are friends with your coworkers in real life, then you are a very, very lucky person. But what about the majority of the working world? Here are some tips that I’ve gleaned by being a regular work-a-day Jane:
1) Let it go. Sally said something offhandedly snotty. You brood and think about it days after it happened. Stop. You’re not affecting her and you’re hurting yourself. It is really not that important. Every time you start playing the incident over in your head in the middle of the night, think of a pink elephant instead.
2) Consider where your nemesis is coming from. There are not too many people who are inherently evil. Mike might be a defensive, overbearing so and so, but do you really know why? Maybe his home life isn’t the best, maybe his kid is going through bad times. Before you charge him as a bad person, remember that we all have our own perilous paths to wander.
3) Talk. If you have a coworker who is simply insufferable, I mean, no amount of Zen meditation will help insufferable, then talk. If you have to call in the human resources team, do it. If you have to call in your boss, do it. Generally, when people are forced to air their problems and discuss them in a civilized fashion, things get accomplished. If the meeting doesn’t go well, remember that beaning him in the head with a stapler still counts as assault.
I like my Bourke Accounting coworkers. Besides being talented and knowledgeable, Bourke Accounting experts are a pretty interesting group of folks. Not only are Bourke Accounting professionals willing to help and teach a fellow coworker, they go above and beyond with every client they handle. Hey, maybe your Bourke Accounting bookkeeper or tax professional will turn out to be your new best friend.
Come see us any time. Our number is 502-451-8773 and don’t forget to visit our website at www.bourkeaccounting.com. See you soon!
Written by Sue H.
There’s no stopping it now. We are officially living in the new year. I am excited that, so far, I have only misdated one document (although, I wrote 1919 for the year, so I don’t know what that says). Most of us accidentally use the prior year before getting acclimated to a new January. Another thing a lot of us do is come up with New Year’s Resolutions.
I do not.
It’s not that I’m lazy with no understanding of discipline, I just find resolutions sort of self-defeating. Glimpsing January 1st in the distance, we feel this great optimism that this is going to be the year: we are going to lose weight, quit smoking, go hiking, get another job, etc., etc., ad nauseam.
And then here comes February 3rd and we haven’t made much progress. According to Businessinsider.com, “about 80% of people fail to stick to their New Year’s resolutions for longer than six weeks.” Well, that’s longer than I thought, but still. It’s very noble to want to erase bad habits and get into new, healthier ones, but you can’t expect to change your life overnight.
For example, Lifehack.org mentions that one of the biggest obstacles to lasting change is that “you’re trying too hard.” Considering weight loss, Lifehack.org tells us that the more you restrict a certain food, the “more you’re going to want it.” They suggest that you start by making small changes rather than dramatic ones. Let’s say that you really like greasy burgers and fries from the place down the street. Eat that, but also include a small salad and replace your soda with water. After a while, exchange your large order of fries for a small. Then, forgo the fries all together.
Baby steps, friends, baby steps.
There is nothing wrong with wanting to make positive changes in your life. However, putting pressure on yourself based on what the calendar says can really have the opposite effect. Quit smoking all at once, fling a pack of Post-Its at your boss’ head and you’ll be looking for a new job in the new year all right. Instead, and again, gradually take away the things that aren’t benefiting your life. After all, like Elbert Hubbard wrote: We are punished by our sins, not for them.
Another thing that Lifehack.org recommends is to track your progress. Be honest with yourself and legitimately document how many smokes you’ve had, how many sit-ups you’ve completed. If you’re actively trying and actively telling the truth, you might be surprised at how well you’re doing in just a little while.
The professionals of Bourke Accounting wish you all the best in the new year. They won’t tell you to put down the remote and go jogging, but a Bourke Accounting representative can help you to make better financial choices. A Bourke Accounting expert will offer advice on how to reduce nonessential expenditures and how to avoid visits from the Tax Man. Bourke Accounting can change your life, no baby steps required.
Come see us any time. Our number is 502-451-8773 and don’t forget to visit our website at www.bourkeaccounting.com. See you soon!
Written by Sue H.
Animals are interesting.
Vultures generally wait until their…uh…meal is dead before picking through the bones.
Hyenas generally wait until they spot an injured or sick animal and, well, they don’t wait to pick through the bones.
Humans are animals, too.
The last time you took a sick day, you probably binged on daytime television. Doing so, you also probably saw commercials for tax debt relief companies that screamed about the amazing things they could do for you. “Do you owe $17 million in back taxes?! We will negotiate with the IRS for less than pennies on the dollar!!! Even if your debt is bigger than Mount Everest, we guarantee results!” These commercials usually run after Dr. Phil says “goodbye” and right before the shady lawyer promises millions of dollars for a slip and fall accident (typically with bad CGI and a vague sort of hip-hop soundtrack).
If you are suffering from a large Federal tax debt, you are probably frightened. And, let’s face it, you are now the lame antelope in the herd. Being the lame antelope, you should know that the human equivalent of a hyena is quietly circling. If you are in this unfortunate position, there are a few things that you should know.
First, don’t trust any commercial/company that “guarantees” to be able to settle your tax debt. Your tax debt is as unique as you are. A blanket assurance is totally unrealistic. Even IRS.gov, when discussing their Offer in Compromise program, mentions that there are many, many different sets of criteria that you would have to fit in order to pay less money than you owe. “The ability to pay, income, expenses and asset equity” are just a few factors that will be studied before the IRS will consider approving your offer.
Also, don’t hand over tons of money before any work is actually completed. Paying a retainer is normal but avoid any firm that asks for payment, in full, during your first meeting. Paying for work not yet done is like paying for a car with the promise of, one day, eventually, maybe, being able to drive that car.
Finally, pay attention to what sort of documents the person in front of you is requesting. Is s/he only asking for last year’s W2? If so, this could be a stalling tactic. A month after your first meeting, your “professional” might send you a letter saying that there wasn’t quite enough information provided and that’s what’s holding up your offer.
Make sure that you do your homework: look at reviews, consult the Better Business Bureau, even the amount of time that the firm has been in business is a good litmus test for stability.
Bourke Accounting experts are not hyenas. However, a Bourke Accounting specialist will fight like a mama bear to help you come to livable terms with the IRS. And much like a mama bear, your Bourke Accounting representative fears nothing. If you’re going through a hard time with large tax debt, don’t make it worse. Come talk to the best, most tenacious crew in the business.
Come see us any time. Our number is 502-451-8773 and don’t forget to visit our website at www.bourkeaccounting.com. See you soon!
Written by Sue H.
A lot of people don’t know this, but I am really shy. I do warm up after a little while, but that first couple of minutes with a stranger is hellacious for me. I worry that I have something in my teeth or that, maybe, I’ve already acquired unsightly pit stains – the list of awkward possibilities is endless.
So, imagine my horror when Bill told me that I would be accompanying Christina (talented Bourke bookkeeper and tax preparer, if you didn’t know) into the Kentucky wide-open to hand out giftbags to folks. I lost sleep, had difficulty eating and found myself seriously unhappy for the few days leading up to our excursion.
But what could I do? I believe that if I spoke to Bill about my affliction, he would have given me a pass. However, I didn’t want to do that. Instead, I put on my Big-Girl pants and headed out.
After a few shops, Christina couldn’t find a parking spot and asked if I would go alone. My hands started to sweat, my chest constricted, I nodded miserably and left the safe cocoon of the car.
And, just like that, my stress bubble popped. I joked around with the proprietress. I was calm and engaging. I did what I set out to do and it felt good. There is no doubt that, without meaning to, Bourke Accounting pushed me way out of my comfort zone.
The problem that some of us have with social anxiety, is that we say, “Well, this is just me.” Don’t believe that for a second. Shyness might be an aspect of your personality, but it isn’t who you are. Pyschcentral.com’s article, “6 Ways to Overcome Social Anxiety,” has a few ways to combat shyness. Some are rather stupid, like “Create an exposure hierarchy.” Okay, why couldn’t the author just say: Hey, make a list of the social things that freak you out? However, some of the advice is solid, such as, deep breathing, therapy and, quite simply, fighting through the fear.
I fought through the fear and came out the other side, victorious. This does not mean that I will no longer suffer from social anxiety. However, it does mean that I am coming from a better starting place and that I now know that I can, successfully, converse with new people. By the end of the day, I wasn’t even remotely nervous.
Bourke Accounting representatives won’t make you put your hand into a tank of creepy crawlies. They won’t even force you to give a public speech. However, if your phobia happens to be money-related, our Bourke Accounting experts can help you fight through the fear, too. Our Bourke Accounting bookkeepers and tax preparers can show the way to a better night’s sleep and less anxiety during the day. And if you have to tighten that belt a little, Bourke Accounting can show you ways to make it a little less painful and a little less scary.
Come see us any time. Our number is 502-451-8773 and don’t forget to visit our website at www.bourkeaccounting.com. See you soon!
Written by Sue H.
This is my first tax season with Bourke Accounting, but it isn’t my first year working for accountants. I’ve done this before back in good ol’ NYC and I can only hope Kentuckians are more patient than New Yorkers regarding their tax refunds.
Literally, one day after filing, the calls poured in: Where is my money, I filed! – or – But it’s been THREE days, I NEED my money! I would be very patient (because that’s how good admins are) and suggest that they give it a little time.
First off, we all know that we shouldn’t plan our future on the promise of a tax refund. This is very much a “counting one’s chickens before they hatch” scenario.
Case in point: I filled out my W-4 at a job. The first year, I received my tax refund, yay! However, the second year, I owed money. What happened? Well, “the system,” inexplicably, changed my marital status. I never changed anything or gave authority to change anything, but it happened. And I had to pay. “The system” messed up, but the tax onus was on me because I never double checked my paystubs. Pretty silly, right? Tip from me to you good people: ALWAYS double check your paystubs.
Since we already know that we shouldn’t rely on our tax refund, we should also know that there are a few reasons why a tax refund might be delayed. IRS.gov tells us that they pay most “refunds in less than 21 days.” However, if you file paper as opposed to e-filing, the wait can be longer. Also, if you request a paper check, as opposed to direct deposit, you guessed it – the wait can be longer.
Another reason your refund could be long in coming is Earned Income Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit. IRS.gov mentions that, by law, they cannot “issue refunds…before mid-February” if a taxpayer claims either. This is to give the agents time “to detect and prevent fraud.” It might be annoying, but this wait could save you from headaches later.
Mistakes on your return could also delay your refund. It could be anything from a Social Security number with transposed digits, forgotten income to cryptocurrency not claimed properly. Like your paystub, double check your return before sending it (you don’t have to worry about any of this if you have a Bourke Accounting pro behind your return). Also, if there is a mistake, expect a letter. Know that the Internal Revenue Service is not going to telephone. If you receive a call from someone saying that they’re from the IRS, hang up, because that’s not where they’re from at all.
If it’s been more than 21 days since you e-filed (or over 6 weeks for paper) and you still haven’t received your refund, it’s time to call the IRS. They can be reached at 800-829-1040. However, you will need your social, filing status and the amount of your refund. Also, you’ll need to use one of your sick days – have you ever tried calling the IRS? You’re looking at a good few hours. On the IRS website, they offer a “Check My Refund Status” button and encourage taxpayers to use that rather than calling. What does that tell you?
Bourke Accounting won’t mix up Social Security numbers. Bourke Accounting experts ask so many questions, there’s no chance you could have forgotten income. Finally, our Bourke Accounting tax preparers are so dedicated to you, come January, they won’t see their loved ones for 3 months. Get your return done right, get your refund and buy that Pet Rock collection you’ve had your eye on.
Come see us any time. Our number is 502-451-8773 and don’t forget to visit our website at www.bourkeaccounting.com. See you soon!
Written by Sue H.
I was walking into a shop the other day behind another person. I know he saw me. Instead of holding the door, he let it slam gently in my face. This got me thinking about courtesy.
When I was a kid, besides teaching me about the Birds and the Bees and Stranger Danger, my mother instilled into my soft, little head the importance of manners. Having poor manners wasn’t just a reflection on her as a mother; having poor manners was also a reflection on me as a person.
Besides the general principles of “Please” and “Thank you,” my mother had many other concepts of civility that I practice to this day.
For example, if my ma had ever seen me not look behind me going through a door, she would have let me hear about it later. I was trained to walk through a door, look behind and hold it if another person was coming. Also, if I saw an elderly person, a pregnant woman or someone who looked as though walking proved difficult, I was meant to hold the door for them and walk in after. And, of course, if someone held a door for me, the smile and “Thank you” were just a given.
Another thing my mother taught me was the importance of thank you notes. I almost dreaded my birthday because I have a big family. I knew the day after any birthday party thrown for me was going to be spent writing notes. There was no “Aw, Ma, I’ll do it tomorrow.” If someone gave me money, I was never to mention it. I was taught to write: Thank you for thinking of me on my birthday. I guess talking about money (and certainly the amount) was tacky.
I was also taught to offer food and drink to anyone who entered the house. It didn’t matter if it was Grandpa or the guy who came to fix the dishwasher. My ma didn’t suggest that I cook a 4-course meal, complete with a delightful Merlot, but I had better offer something. Recently, a guy came to clean my carpets. He accepted a ham and cheese on white and my carpets look fantastic.
Finally, saying “gesundheit” or “bless you” when someone sneezes. I will say it to strangers in restaurants. However, I find myself looking down on people who don’t say it after I sneeze. During a meeting a few years ago, I sneezed. Not one of the 5 people in the room said anything. I held a vague grudge for the rest of the day.
American society has become casual – I thank The Fates that I don’t have to wear hose, heels and a smart little skirt and jacket combo to work every day (and there is no way I could balance a pillbox hat on my head). Hey, even Bill, when he’s in the midst of a complicated matter, will roll up his sleeves and dive right in – you might notice the tattoos. While I am not suggesting that we return to a ridged Victorian mode of manners, I do think the old standards of polite interaction should be upheld. I hate to be redundant, but manners are still cool, guys.
Bourke Accounting specialists are polite. Your Bourke Accounting representative will say “bless you” if you sneeze. Bourke Accounting experts, while not just being very knowledgeable, respect you and your patronage. You will always feel well taken care of, welcomed and appreciated. Bourke Accounting knows that the future is here, but there’s nothing wrong with some good old-fashioned courtesy.
Come see us any time. Our number is 502-451-8773 and don’t forget to visit our website at www.bourkeaccounting.com. See you soon!
Written by Sue H.
In 2018, Gerald Cotten, the founder of QuadrigaCX, “Canada’s largest cryptocurrency exchange” (Washingtonpost.com) died from Crohn’s disease. He was on his honeymoon in India.
I didn’t know that Crohn’s disease could kill you; I thought that you just used the bathroom a lot. Authorities are kind of wondering about this Death by Crohn’s, too, and are planning on exhuming Cotten’s body, according to Foxnews.com. Internet rumors claim that Cotten faked his own death.
But why would a 30-year-old fake his own death? As it turns out, Cotten’s death left his customers unable to access their money. There’s $160 million dollars out there, perhaps gently floating in the ether, that no one can get their hands on. When Cotten died, he “was [the] only person with passwords to digital wallets containing millions” (Independent.co.uk).
If the president of my bank died, I would still be able to access my money. I like good old cash money: it’s made of cotton (the other kind), it has pretty pictures, you can hold it in your hand – it even folds conveniently.
Besides the issue of losing your virtual money in a virtual wasteland (or to a virtual dead man), there is another thing that cryptocurrency users need to be concerned about: The IRS.
This year, IRS examiners “are mailing letters to people they believe have virtual currency accounts,” according to The Kiplinger Tax Letter (Vol. 94, No. 24). Because cryptocurrency is still in its infancy, for a while, it was like a tax-free, free-for-all out there on the Web. However, the IRS won a court case against Coinbase in 2017 and now Coinbase must provide the IRS with the information of customers “who conducted transactions worth more than $20,000” (Investopedia.com).
According to Support.Coinbase.com, Coinbase is “a secure online platform for buying, selling, transferring and storing digital currency.” It sounds like a bank that isn’t a bank for money that isn’t money.
It also sounds like some futuristic fantasy created by a supervillain madman to destroy the Earth’s infrastructure. However, the tax implications are very much reality. According to Money.CNN.com, the IRS “determines cryptocurrencies to be property, like stocks or real estate.” If you sold some Bitcoin this year at a loss, well, you’re all right. But, just like stocks, if you sold some and made money, you’re going to have to declare this income.
And just like in the real world, if you make a lot of money and neglect to pay taxes on it, the IRS have some very physical penalties for you.
We all know that Bourke Accounting representatives keep up with a changing financial world. It couldn’t be more obvious than with cryptocurrency – Tim gave me a lot of information on this topic. Bourke Accounting specialists attend seminars, conferences and continuing education classes to make sure that they can help you with any new IRS requirements. There’s a reason a Bourke Accounting professional is considered cutting edge and the best in the business.
Come see us any time. Our number is 502-451-8773 and don’t forget to visit our website at www.bourkeaccounting.com. See you soon!
Written by Sue H.
I used to work with a 23-year-old woman who claimed to be the following: EMT (who assisted the coroner in many autopsies and helped to solve homicides), Registered Nurse, Apache helicopter pilot, Marine, OSHA inspector and forklift driver. She glossed over the fact that she didn’t have a college degree, which almost all of these occupations require.
Why would she say this stuff? Perhaps she felt that she hadn’t achieved enough in life yet and embellished. Most of her lies were harmless enough. However, when she lied about being a forklift driver, she put a lot of people at risk; her first day on the lift, she ran into a rack, dislodged material and put everyone in the fallout zone in danger.
Why do people lie? There’s the situation above, where someone feels that her/his life isn’t interesting enough, so new accomplishments are fabricated. People also lie to avoid punishment. Everyone who has watched an Investigation Discovery Channel show knows that the murderer is going to lie about involvement in the crime. Not many want to spend life in prison, after all.
There are also the lies to protect another’s feelings. For example, your 90-year-old grandmother shows up at the barbeque in Daisy Dukes and a tube-top and asks how she looks. You’re going to tell grandma that she looks great (at least I would). She’s happy with your compliment, goes about her day feeling good and no one is harmed.
Out of all the lies that people tell, the most detrimental are the ones we tell ourselves. Sometimes we lie to ourselves to preserve our egos. “That guy broke up with me because he couldn’t handle my superior intellect.” Sure, maybe. Or maybe it was because you flung a wineglass at his sister’s head during Thanksgiving dinner. “She’s avoiding me because she only likes bad boys.” Or, watch me now, it was because you broke into her home and arranged bouquets of flowers in every room.
And what about the lies we tell ourselves regarding our own capabilities? What about the lies that cause us to fail because we didn’t even try in the first place? These are self-fulling prophecies of the highest order. As soon as we are too afraid to try because of the fear of failure, we are giving credence to our own internal lies. That cute barista might say “no” if you ask her/him out – okay, so get a new coffee joint – but s/he might say “yes” and on your 50th wedding anniversary, you’ll have a pretty story. I may have a bit of an obsession with him, but like good ol’ Ben Franklin said, “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.” Basically, don’t tell yourself that you’re going to lose the game before the sides are even picked.
Chances are, someone in your life will lie to you. The one person you can count on not to lie to you is your Bourke Accounting associate. If you’re on the verge of bankruptcy, your Bourke Accounting specialist won’t sugarcoat it. However, your Bourke Accounting specialist will offer you concrete advice in order to help you pick up the pieces. Likewise, if you inherit a lot of money, your Bourke Accounting expert will softly guide you away from investing in that new restaurant that only serves liver-flavored vodka and ketchup-infused pancakes.
Come see us any time. Our number is 502-451-8773 and don’t forget to visit our website at www.bourkeaccounting.com. See you soon!
Written by Sue H.
Away in a manger, let’s steal from a stranger…
Wait, what?
Porch pirates, brethren, I am talking about porch pirates. Those low-down, bilge rat, picaroon knaves (sorry, I got into the pirate thing). In case you don’t know, a porch pirate is a delightful breed of individual, perhaps walking in your neighborhood at this moment, who enjoys nothing more than snagging that Amazon box from your front porch.
It doesn’t matter if it’s your auntie’s enema kit or the Hope Diamond – they’ll take anything.
In fact, on December 17th, WLKY News ran a story about Bill Rockwood, a man who chased down 3 porch pirates after witnessing them steal a package from a neighbor in St. Matthews. He held one until the cops came and, soon after, the others were likewise detained. According to Mr. Rockwood, “We all hate thieves…we see pictures of porch pirates stealing things…it really gets to you during Christmas.” Am I the only one thinking Bill Rockwood is the Holiday Charles Bronson?
Sadly, this lovely little trend is on the rise, as more people are buying things online. According to Marketplace.org, “twenty-six million Americans had holiday packages stolen from their front porches or doorsteps in 2017.” When it’s all said and done this year, I think that number will be surpassed.
There are a few things that you can do to foil the jelly boned thumb suckin’ crud buckets (sorry, sorry, playing pirate again) in your neighborhood. From what I’ve been reading, the number one way is to have the package sent to a trusted neighbor who spends a lot of time at home. Another way is to make sure that the package can only be delivered if a signature is obtained. Of course, if you don’t get home until late at night, this might not be the ideal option for you.
Also, according to Familyhandyman.com, there is a contraption called The Porch Pirate Bag. This is a “30-inch X 40-inch PVC reinforced nylon bag that locks to your front door or gate.” You just tell the delivery person to put your package in the bag, lock the combo lock and, theoretically, all is well in the world. While someone could cut the bag open, chances are, they won’t. Porch pirates are opportunists – they don’t want to spend a lot of time out in the open, wrestling with a nylon bag.
Finally, Packagingstrategies.com recommends using a doorbell camera like Ring, Google Nest or Vivint. If someone steps on your porch, you’ll know about it. Also, it seems that thieves know about these doorbell cameras and generally avoid houses that have them.
Bourke Accounting experts are not thieves; they will never offer services you don’t need and they will never overcharge for those you do. However, when you experience the quality of work – and the very reasonable prices – at Bourke Accounting, you are going to feel like a porch pirate.
Come see us any time. Our number is 502-451-8773 and don’t forget to visit our website at www.bourkeaccounting.com. See you soon!
Written by Sue H.
At one point, I worked as an administrative assistant in a warehouse. We had a health and safety team who would randomly walk around and assess risk factors (if you like the IRS, you’ll love OSHA).
One day, the team asked me questions about my work area. They wanted to know if the keyboard was at a comfortable height for my wrists. They asked if my chair was hurting my back and if my monitor was at an acceptable angle. No one had ever asked me if I could navigate around my desk with little to no difficulty or discomfort before.
Honestly, I thought the guys from health and safety were just bored and annoying me with random questions (they were both that kind of fella). I was wrong. It was simply a matter of ergonomics.
I had never heard the word before. In case you don’t know, “workplace ergonomics is the science of designing the workplace, keeping in mind the capabilities and limitations of workers” (Ergo-plus.com). So, wait, now there’s a science behind a comfy chair? I must have been an ergonomist without even knowing it, because I love a comfy chair.
Ergonomics isn’t an obscure science like keeping track of the cholesterol levels in crows, though. Ergonomics, as it turns out, can really help workers both perform and feel better. According to Medlineplus.gov, something as simple as “learning the right way to lift heavy objects” can cut down on back injuries. It’s also suggested that workers wear “special gloves to suppress vibrations from power tools.” I never thought about what the guys in the warehouse were wearing when they spent hours using heavy equipment.
Ergo-plus.com mentions things one would expect regarding a well-implemented ergonomics program: a reduction of injuries, better quality products being produced, less tired workers. One thing that was brought up that I hadn’t thought about was their premise that, if the workplace is built according to workers’ comfort, “employee engagement” increases. With a program in place, “it can reduce turnover, decrease absenteeism, improve morale and increase employee involvement.” Basically, if you take care of your employees, they’ll take care of you.
It’s not all about the dangers of lifting heavy things. Even office workers can suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome and chronic back issues if their workstations aren’t set up properly. From what I’ve read, office workers should take short breaks to stretch and to rest their eyes (looking at a screen all day is brutal!). Sitting should be done with good posture, elbows close to the body and feet comfortably on the floor (I prefer to sit cross-legged, so I guess I’m not doing it right).
I have a comfy chair at Bourke Accounting. My keyboard doesn’t hurt my wrists and my monitor is angled properly. If you come and see one of our Bourke Accounting experts, you’ll be invited to sit in one of our comfy chairs, too. If you chose to go the ergonomic route, Bourke Accounting specialists can offer advice regarding your financial needs in order to make it a reality. A happy and comfortable worker is a good worker!
Come see us any time. Our number is 502-451-8773 and don’t forget to visit our website at www.bourkeaccounting.com. See you soon!
Written by Sue H.