How to say no to office housework without being penalized

Plus, how to budget for your breed of dog. No Images? Click here   Ever had a job in which ordering lunches, setting out refreshments and serving on social committees always seemed to fall to you, even though it wasn’t part of your job description? I have, and research shows these non-work-related tasks are more likely to fall to women. We’ll tell you how to handle them below, along with tips about budgeting for your breed of dog, transferring data to a new iPhone, disposing of batteries, and how to get paid if you were caught up in the infamous Equifax breach.  Janie   Take back your life In the 2014 edition of her book “Nice Girls Don’t Get The Corner Office,” executive coach Lois P. Frankel advised women on how to turn down “office housework” like fetching or serving coffee, taking notes, planning events or other tasks that aren’t part of the job. If the boss makes the request in front of a group, Frankel wrote, women can say “in a neutral, unemotional way, ‘I think I’ll pass, since I did it last time.’” That way, they can gently but firmly assert that they are not a doormat, and they get to issue a public reminder that their time is being mismanaged.  But what if the request is made one-on-one? And what should men do when they see a woman colleague is always asked to organize refreshments for a meeting? Read on for a lesson from late Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, who totally nailed the male ally role. How to turn down office housework without penalty     Deal with it Thinking about bringing a four-legged friend into your life? Owning a dog is not cheap, by any means. According to research by Rover.com, new dog owners can expect to spend $1,487 in up-front expenses. After that, caring for your pup will cost an average of $153 per month, plus an extra $730 in annual expenses. And these are just averages; the specific dog you choose could be much more or less expensive to own. To figure out what type of dog would best suit your budget and lifestyle, consider these 5 questions. 5 questions for choosing a pup for your budget Pro Tip: Oh, the worry you feel when you try to transfer data from an old phone to a new phone. What if you do it wrong, and lose everything? The new iOS update for iPhones virtually eliminates this possibility with a data migration option that merely asks you to put your old and new phones next to each other, allowing you to skip downloading everything from the cloud or fretting that you don’t have a recent backup to draw from. See how easy it is now. Want more practical magic? The right way to dispose of batteries [HuffPost] 8 places in the U.S. that will pay you to live there [CNBC] What you need to know about getting a cut of the $700 million Equifax data breach settlement [CNBC]    .     👋You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks!   HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe