May 2013

who was your weirdest coworker?

We’ve heard lots of stories of odd coworkers here — like the one leaving fingernail clippings in a reader’s desk, or the one who had problems keeping his eyes off women’s chests, or the one moonlighting as a prostitute on her lunch breaks. But I feel certain that we’ve just scratched the surface. Since it’s […]

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my boss is being pushed out, a snorting coworker, and more

It’s fast answer Friday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. My boss is being pushed out, and I know about documents she may not turn over My boss has led our charity for three years since the original founder died. I have been a full-time employee for 8 months, […]

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how soon can you tell if a job isn’t right for you?

A reader writes: I started a new job yesterday and something is off. I had two interviews with the company before accepting and was really excited about working with everyone I’d met. But about halfway through my first day, I felt like I was going to cry at any moment (I was able to hold […]

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open thread

It’s our May open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything you want to talk about. If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet, but this is a chance to talk to other readers.

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mug shots, buying knives for work, and more

It’s terse answer Thursday — six short answers to six short questions. Here we go… 1. My arrest mug shot is the first thing people see when they Google me I was arrested a few years back for a mix-up (I went to the wrong courthouse to pay my ticket and was arrested for being […]

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can you use sick leave to care for pets?

A reader writes: I adopted a dog a few years ago, and this is the first time I’ve had a pet since I’ve been a working professional. Recently my dog had major surgery, which is going to require extra care at home. One of my coworkers who has dogs and has worked for our company […]

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