what fields have hiring booms right now? by Alison Green on August 11, 2022 It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: I loved hearing from a reader recently who shared some info on their “exploding field” as a privacy specialist. It was great to learn about the topic and think about where there are future opportunities. Would you consider putting out a call to readers to […] Read the full article →
should employees be paid differently based on where they live? by Alison Green on August 4, 2022 It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: I’m curious about your thoughts on a question some of the smartest people I know fundamentally cannot agree on: should a salary be based on the value of the labor, or the subsistence of the laborer? For context, I recently left my last job after […] Read the full article →
how can you set up a home office space in tight quarters? by Alison Green on July 28, 2022 It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: I am starting a remote job, and I live in a pretty small space (less than 900 square feet). I’m looking for suggestions and ideas about what has worked for others for a remote office set-up in close quarters — what kind of furniture, creative […] Read the full article →
what can I do in my current job to help the environment? by Alison Green on July 21, 2022 It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: I’m wondering if anyone out there has experience with successfully uniting their mundane job with fighting for the environment? I work full-time in tech, want to stay here, and really love my job —but at the same time, I feel a constant, deep pull toward […] Read the full article →
ask the readers: let’s talk about unions by Alison Green on July 14, 2022 It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: It looks like we’ll be setting up a union collective at our institute to help the overall union push for better conditions this bargaining cycle. On one level, I’m keen and I think it’s long overdue — for example, I’ve been in this industry (academia/research) […] Read the full article →
let’s talk about your mortifying moments at work by Alison Green on July 7, 2022 It’s almost time for Mortification Week 2022, and in preparation we need to hear your stories of mortifying experiences at work — yours or other people’s. Maybe you mistakenly emailed your lengthy romantic story to a colleague instead of your husband … or gave a person two noses in an interview Photoshop test … or […] Read the full article →
I was a public speaking coach – but I can’t speak up in meetings by Alison Green on June 30, 2022 It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: I’m hoping that you can offer some advice on how to speak up in meetings or other large groups. This is something I’ve struggled with for a long time – but I feel like I’ve hit a point where it’s starting to hold me back […] Read the full article →
coworkers and clients won’t stop commenting on my arms by Alison Green on June 23, 2022 It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: I am a program director for a very public-facing, often-busy, and somewhat-high-profile mobile health services program. Half of my day is spent mostly outdoors at rotating pop-up sites for which I have long-term relationships with the host, and half of my day is spent in-office. […] Read the full article →
I love running my own business but it’s killing me by Alison Green on June 16, 2022 It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: I have been running my own brick-and-mortar business for the past seven years. This business was a dream of mine, and I am lucky enough to say that it has been successful. We currently have two part-time employees to help with the growing number of […] Read the full article →
I’m supposed to be a superstar, but I don’t know how by Alison Green on June 9, 2022 It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: After over a year of utterly fruitless job-searching post-graduation (shoutout to my fellow Virtual Grads, Class of 2020), I landed a job, thanks in no small part to your fantastic resume, cover letter, and interview advice. It was not what I pictured myself doing, but […] Read the full article →