is working from an armchair hurting my credibility? by Alison Green on April 30, 2024 A reader writes: Since starting my first work-from-home job last year, I’ve noticed the unexpected perk that being able to work from an armchair, recliner, or my couch has SIGNIFICANTLY reduced chronic pain from an old injury because I’m able to support my body in ways that a desk chair doesn’t allow. My concern is […] Read the full article →
when should I tell my interviewer I’m pregnant? by Alison Green on April 30, 2024 A reader writes: Last month, I began an interview process for a job that would almost double my current salary. I have 10 years of experience in my field, but my current employer’s salaries are not competitive and I don’t see a clear path for advancement. This new position would be a promotion in title […] Read the full article →
my boss told me to meet weekly with my coworker … but my coworker won’t do it by Alison Green on April 30, 2024 A reader writes: I have a coworker, Jim, who is in the same department as me, and our work sometimes overlaps. We are both managers and havebeen at our company for the same amount of time. I’ve had some trouble communicating with Jim and getting answers/information I need. He’s not great about responding to IM’s […] Read the full article →
should my employer cover vet bills caused by my job, my terrible coworker listed me as a reference, and more by Alison Green on April 30, 2024 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Can I ask my employer to cover the costs of vet bills caused by my job? I work in a job that requires going to other people’s houses, and a few months ago when I went in to visit a client, their pet had a […] Read the full article →
job searching is so much work by Alison Green on April 29, 2024 A reader writes: I’m trying to look for a new job, but it feels like the scale of doing so is interminably large. I’m expecting to apply for at least 30-40 jobs before I even get one interview. It’s that competitive out there. But for each application, I’m expected to research a company and it’s […] Read the full article →
my team keeps working unauthorized overtime by Alison Green on April 29, 2024 A reader writes: I oversee a team of employees who used to be my peers. I understand this can be a hard transition, but it’s been over a year and the staff are still having a hard time with this. That is not the question but I feel it’s relevant. The bigger issue is the […] Read the full article →
I think our intern prank-called us by Alison Green on April 29, 2024 A reader writes: I’ve found myself in an odd situation and would love some thoughts on what to do. I work in fundraising at a nonprofit and today, following a donor event, I got back to my desk and saw that I had five missed calls from the same number. The first four had no […] Read the full article →
can you be fired for being OK but not great, my employee is pushing for “girls’ weekends,” and more by Alison Green on April 29, 2024 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Can you be fired for being fine but not great? Beyond egregious performance violations and the like, can an employer fire you for doing fine or decent work — but it’s not quite at the level they have in mind? (Maybe a rephrase here: for […] Read the full article →
weekend open thread – April 27-28, 2024 by Alison Green on April 26, 2024 This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here are the rules for the weekend posts. Book recommendation of the week: Like Happiness, by Ursula Villarreal-Moura. When a reporter calls, a woman reexamines the relationship she had with an older writer as a young woman. […] Read the full article →
open thread – April 26-27, 2024 by Alison Green on April 26, 2024 It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on any work-related questions that you want to talk about (that includes school). If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet*, but this is a chance to take your questions to […] Read the full article →