can I reopen negotiations on a job offer I already accepted? by Alison Green on January 27, 2016 A reader writes: I accepted a job offer recently but have since learned that I will not be paid or compensated for overtime. The job is $45k plus $4k in bonus annually (if earned). This is the first big job I’ve had and feel like I missed an opportunity to negotiate the salary because I didn’t […] Read the full article →
my new hire turned from Dr. Jekyll to Mr. Hyde by Alison Green on January 27, 2016 A reader writes: I’m a manager at a large nonprofit. The budget is tight and I am short-staffed. I finally was approved to open up a position with the understanding that it would be a 90-day trial period and at the end of that period the organization would evaluate how well it worked and then […] Read the full article →
CEO’s son drives like a madman while I’m in the car, director follows up on emails in person, and more by Alison Green on January 27, 2016 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. CEO’s son drives like a madman while I’m in the car I work for a company as a business director. The CEO’s son meets me out of town for a few store visits. He pulls up in a rented Camaro, and we do our visits […] Read the full article →
can you ask to come back to a question later in the interview, and how long can you pause before it seems weird? by Alison Green on January 26, 2016 A reader writes: I recently went on my first interview after obtaining a technical degree. It was unlike any interview I’ve ever been on, and I quickly realized I was not well prepared. The interviewer stated before beginning that if I needed to skip a question to have time to formulate an answer and come […] Read the full article →
what’s your time management personality type? by Alison Green on January 26, 2016 If you struggle with time management (and who among us doesn’t?), you probably fall into one of five common styles. If you can identify your time management “personality,” it will make it easier to figure out what changes might help you make better user of your time. Take a look at these five types and […] Read the full article →
my boss says I don’t respond to people quickly, but I do by Alison Green on January 26, 2016 A reader writes: I’ve been having an ongoing issue with my manager. I work in a bookstore, and he is frustrated that I don’t reply quickly enough to authors who will doing speaking events at the store, but I feel that I do. My job is 75% marketing/events and 25% retail. I work from home the […] Read the full article →
my manager doesn’t respect my personal space, telling applicants that a job is volunteer, and more by Alison Green on January 26, 2016 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. How can I ask my manager to respect my personal space? I started a new job as a trainee a few weeks ago. The room I’m in is me, two managers, and one of the partners in the firm. This is great because at least […] Read the full article →
after I get the job, can I ask who else was in the candidate pool? by Alison Green on January 25, 2016 A reader writes: I’ve just had my last interview for a new job in a very niche area. There aren’t many experts in this area — so chances are that I would know, or at least be familiar with, most of the other candidates. If they were competitive enough to get an interview, they are […] Read the full article →
this is why you need to leave your toxic job by Alison Green on January 25, 2016 Everyone complains about their job occasionally or has times when they dread returning to work on Monday. But for some people, their workplaces aren’t just occasionally frustrating, but truly toxic: Good work isn’t recognized, dissent is penalized, managers are punitive or belittling, and employees are subjected to impossible expectations, punishing hours, and a fear-based atmosphere. […] Read the full article →
should I feel guilty about driving for Uber when others need the work more? by Alison Green on January 25, 2016 A reader writes: I recently started driving for Uber on the side. I have a full-time job that actually pays very well, so I don’t need the money, but I also like to travel and have been putting my Uber money towards my travel fund. Recently I was taken rather harshly to task by another […] Read the full article →