December 2019

updates: the matching tattoos, the embarrassing TV show, and more

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. 1. My team got matching tattoos … and other lack of boundaries at my start-up I’m so happy to report that, […]

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update: my manager is urging me to drop truth bombs on the CEO

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer who manager and other colleagues were urging her to tell the CEO how bad a coworker was who he wanted her take an internal job working […]

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open thread – December 27-28, 2019

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. * If you submitted […]

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update: I can see a coworker doing work for me incorrectly over her shoulder — can I step in?

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer who could see her coworker doing work for the letter-writer’s projects incorrectly and was wondering if she could say something? Here’s the update. Firstly, thanks […]

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update: my employee is combative and rude

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer who directed a lab where one employee was rude and combative? Here’s the update. Thanks so much for answering my letter! Your answer and also […]

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the swingers, the fist fight, and other stories of holiday chaos

Earlier this month, I asked you to share your funniest office holiday stories. Here are eight of my favorites … in addition to, obviously, the greatest office holiday party story of all time. (Note: Some of these are mildly NSFW.) 1. The laps “First proper job, aged 18, in the UK where the drinking age is […]

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