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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. How do I talk to my husband about his poor work ethic and bad attitude? The update is.. it’s a […]

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 worried about burning a bridge by resigning right after getting promoted? Here’s the update. I wrote to you several months ago about resigning after accepting […]

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 five updates from past letter-writers. 1. Should I leave my job if I don’t have to work for money? I want to thank everyone for their […]

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 whose boss was out of her gourd and threw a fit about the letter-writer’s coffee? Here’s the update. I wrote in about 4 years ago […]

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 dad is giving me weird and sexist career advice I know this isn’t typically the type of update that […]

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 five updates from past letter-writers. 1. My manager won’t stop talking about a disagreement I had with a coworker months ago (#2 at the link) The […]

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 wondering whether their job was the problem or they were? Here’s the update. I wanted to post an update in case it would be helpful […]

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 asking if they should lay themself off instead of their team? Here’s the update. Last winter I wrote you and you featured me in the […]

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 was nervous because their date to the office Christmas party was … a coworker (#3 at the link; first update here)? Here’s the update. Four […]

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 felt they couldn’t work well without flexibility or side projects but whose boss wanted them to demonstrate excellence before they’d grant those things? Here’s […]