it’s your Friday good news by Alison Green on September 30, 2022 It’s your Friday good news! 1. “I manage a technical group within a large academic medical center. We’ve been trying to fill several positions for a while. As is the case in a lot of university/research/public settings, our salaries are low relative to the private sector and our HR seems to believe that our benefits […] Read the full article →
open thread – September 30, 2022 by Alison Green on September 30, 2022 It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on any work-related questions 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 take your questions to […] Read the full article →
the Try Guys drama, when a coworker badgers you about holiday time off, and more by Alison Green on September 30, 2022 It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. The Try Guys drama — can they fire Alex? Just for fun, I am wondering if you could weigh in on a pop/internet-culture moment that’s been all over my feeds this week. A popular YouTube group (four members — the “Try Guys”) recently parted with […] Read the full article →
is it a bad sign if a company has lots of job vacancies? by Alison Green on September 29, 2022 A reader writes: I live in the southeast but really love the Pacific northwest, so I keep my eyes peeled for job opportunities in that area. Over time, I’ve noticed many job postings for this one particular company. Recently, they’ve listed a position that would be a great opportunity for me and for which I […] Read the full article →
do you have to be paid if your office is closed because of a hurricane? by Alison Green on September 29, 2022 I’m getting a lot of questions because of Hurricane Ian about whether you have to be paid if your office closes because of the storm. Here’s a quick run-down. If you’re a non-exempt employee (eligible for overtime): If your office closes because of the storm and thus you don’t work on those days, your employer […] Read the full article →
how do you move away from ambition and traditional career paths? by Alison Green on September 29, 2022 It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: Following up on discussions about “quiet quitting” and articles about women moving away from “hustle culture,” I would love to hear how people have redefined what success looks like for them or how people have pursued unconventional work and life paths. In the past, I’ve […] Read the full article →
boyfriend’s employer keeps wrecking our plans, company doesn’t care about customer threats, and more by Alison Green on September 29, 2022 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Boyfriend’s employer keeps wrecking our plans My boyfriend works as a carer and, so far as it’s possible for an outsider to judge, seems really conscientious and dedicated to the clients. Unfortunately the company he works for seems to be taking advantage of this. The […] Read the full article →
how can I keep my temper at work? by Alison Green on September 28, 2022 A reader writes: I run experiments as a technician and there’s usually a lot going on, a lot to remember, and a lot to write down. Long lists of numbers and such. It’s a really nice place to work and I enjoy it. I’ve been known to be snappy in the lab. I can’t really […] Read the full article →
how to be an ally at work by Alison Green on September 28, 2022 You should check out @robinrambles on TikTok … her videos on race issues at work are really good. In particular, she’s done a series of videos where she plays a white ally addressing racism with other white coworkers, and in doing so demonstrates language that white people can use to combat racism in their workplaces. […] Read the full article →
should I report my fatphobic boss or am I being too sensitive? by Alison Green on September 28, 2022 A reader writes: I’m dealing with a boss now turned grandboss who has no boundaries and has some unconscious fatphobia that’s impacting her perception of me, and I’m not sure if I should report it or just let it go. I started at my job at a mid-sized nonprofit that serves a very diverse client […] Read the full article →