open thread – August 27-28, 2021 by Alison Green on August 27, 2021 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 (that includes school). If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet*, but this is a chance to talk to other readers. * […] Read the full article →
what’s the deal with outplacement agencies, my boss won’t support any professional development, and more by Alison Green on August 27, 2021 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. What’s the deal with outplacement agencies? Could get your opinion on “outplacement support agencies”? I was laid off from my job recently and as part of my severance package, I was given several months with one of these agencies. I had never heard of such […] Read the full article →
my coworker cried and called me militant by Alison Green on August 26, 2021 A reader writes: I was wondering about your opinion on a strange situation I was in a few years ago that I don’t know how I should’ve handled. I had a coworker, Jane, who had just turned 50. I was in my mid 20’s and in my first professional setting in my chosen field. Jane […] Read the full article →
updates: the ex’s hostile friend, the bait and switch, and more by Alison Green on August 26, 2021 Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. A friend of my ex-boyfriend verbally attacked me at work I’m the one who asked you about a new hire who blew up on me because he is friends with my ex. The day after you posted my question, I went on a week-long business trip out […] Read the full article →
dealing with customers who are angry that we require masks and proof of vaccination by Alison Green on August 26, 2021 It’s the Thursday “ask the readers.” A reader writes: I work for a medium/large-sized performing arts organization. My org has been completely shuttered for what will be almost 20 months by the time we (fingers crossed) do our first performances in the fall. Needless to say, the pandemic has been pretty devastating for our entire […] Read the full article →
my unvaccinated coworker may have exposed me to Covid, is my boss bullying me, and more by Alison Green on August 26, 2021 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My unvaccinated coworker may have exposed me to Covid Today, I was informed that my unvaccinated coworker (who had Covid last year and is convinced that she has the antibodies so doesn’t need to get vaccinated) was exposed to Covid when her son-in-law tested positive. […] Read the full article →
how do I tell my brand new job I’m leaving for a better offer? by Alison Green on August 25, 2021 A reader writes: I was laid off back in April. After months and tons of interviews, I took a job that I was fairly happy with, though it wasn’t in the exact field I wanted to be in. After three weeks, I’m feeling very okay-ish about the company. It’s a smaller start-up so I’m a […] Read the full article →
you should ask for more money when you get a job offer. here’s how. by Alison Green on August 25, 2021 Since a lot of people are changing jobs right now, here’s a round-up of advice on negotiating salary when you get a job offer. Before the Offer Stage Salary Expectations how to answer questions about your salary expectations does an employer asking you to name your salary requirements first mean they’re jerks? Salary History how […] Read the full article →
my employee gave me an “it’s her or me” ultimatum by Alison Green on August 25, 2021 A reader writes: I own and run a small store. Some of it is online and I have a remote employee to handle administration, IT, and our books, and I recently hired three people for our warehouse when I used to just use a shipping company. “Miranda” has been my remote employee on the other […] Read the full article →
some of my team did horribly working from home, regaining privacy at work, and more by Alison Green on August 25, 2021 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Being fair about remote work when some of my staff did horribly working from home I oversee a medium-sized department who are all required to be on-site (the decision was made above me). When the pandemic was at its worst, we had the vast majority […] Read the full article →