August 2017

my coworker keeps falling asleep at her desk

A reader writes: I started a new job a few months ago, working as scientific technical staff at a university. I work in an office with six others, all in similar roles, all reporting to one manager. One of my coworkers consistently falls asleep in the office. She has had a difficult home life recently […]

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how not to be the annoying new person at your new job

Starting a new job is tough – you have to get used to new work, new colleagues, a new boss and new office culture. Sometimes people try so hard to be at home right away in a new office that they end up inadvertently alienating their new co-workers. Don’t be that person! Here are eight […]

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weekend free-for-all – August 26-27, 2017

This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. (This one is truly no work and no school.) Book recommendation of the week: I’ve got nothing. Moving is hard work. My only recommendation is that you never move. Previous years’ book recommendations can be found here […]

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open thread – August 25-26, 2017

It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything work-related that 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. Also!  I’m still swamped […]

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