my boss stole my resume and is applying for the same jobs as me by Alison Green on June 30, 2020 A reader writes: I have been working as a contractor since late 2019, for what was to be a temp to perm position. After about a month, I realized I received the bait and switch regarding what I was hired to do as opposed to what I actually was tasked with doing. So I’ve been […] Read the full article →
my boss’s venting is stressing me out by Alison Green on June 30, 2020 A reader writes: When lockdown began, my department initiated a daily online catch-up, usually lasting about half an hour, to see how everyone’s doing and for important work updates. Originally it was a nice way to check in, and though I don’t think a daily meeting is necessary, I really appreciate the effort to keep […] Read the full article →
coworker thinks she has the power to heal her own tumor by Alison Green on June 30, 2020 A reader writes: My dad works in a unionized position in a public care facility where he and his colleagues work directly with the residents. His workplace is straight-up toxic and delivers non-stop drama. His coworkers treat the residents terribly, they constantly bicker and bully amongst themselves, they don’t always follow health codes, and don’t […] Read the full article →
can I ask for a raise after returning from furlough, coworker is monitoring my work, and more by Alison Green on June 30, 2020 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Can I ask for a raise right after returning from furlough? I work as a program coordinator at a large public university. I have been furloughed since May and am expecting to return the first week of July, which is also the week of my […] Read the full article →
how much privacy should you expect in meetings when everyone’s working from home? by Alison Green on June 29, 2020 A reader writes: My company is working from home right now, like so many. We have regularly scheduled meetings with our manager to check in. We are continuing these with online meetings (sometimes just audio, sometimes we add video). In the office, I would meet with my manager in an office with a closed door […] Read the full article →
my coworkers make fun of poor people by Alison Green on June 29, 2020 A reader writes: I’m a receptionist at a small firm, and all of my coworkers are at least 15 years my senior, often twice my age. Generally, this wouldn’t be an issue, but the topic of money casually comes up a lot at work. I’m in my early 30s with no college degree, but tons […] Read the full article →
I went to a job interview where they’re not taking COVID seriously … or how to make a scene when you need to make a scene by Alison Green on June 29, 2020 A reader writes: I recently interviewed at an organization that I would consider working for, but I had some big concerns about their Covid precautions. When I arrived for my interview, no one in the office was wearing a mask except me. This concerned me, but I felt that people were distancing so I decided […] Read the full article →
contacting friends’ kids with career help, is it weird to seem “normal” at work after a tragedy, and more by Alison Green on June 29, 2020 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Contacting kids of family friends about career opportunities This morning, I got an email about a terrific and free leadership program for recent college grads hosted by a highly respected entrepreneur and author. I reached out to a longtime family friend whose son fit the […] Read the full article →
weekend open thread – June 27-28, 2020 by Alison Green on June 27, 2020 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: Perfect Little World, by Kevin Wilson. An 18-year-old sleeps with her teacher, gets pregnant, and becomes part of a scientific project studying what happens when 10 […] Read the full article →
it’s your Friday good news by Alison Green on June 26, 2020 It’s your Friday good news, with more accounts of success even in this weird time. 1. Thought I could share – I’m an avid reader and have used your advice to handle more than a few sticky situations at work. Unfortunately I found myself in a somewhat toxic workplace – everyone was underpaid, overworked and […] Read the full article →