I’m bored in my first job out of college — but everything except the work is great by Alison Green on November 20, 2018 A reader writes: I am a recent college grad (May ’18) and I have been working at a company since July. The benefits here are great, the pay is good for the industry, I get three weeks off per year and can roll over even more than I can accrue in one year, my commute […] Read the full article →
can I read erotica on work breaks? by Alison Green on November 13, 2018 A reader writes: I came across the discussions of porn at work earlier this year, which got me questioning something I do. I tend to read romance novels and explicit stories from online repositories on my personal phone when I have spare moments, such as on a scheduled break. Other than AAM, this is my […] Read the full article →
my manager said I need more confidence — what does that mean? by Alison Green on November 7, 2018 A reader writes: I just had my probation review for my new job and it went well! They seem pretty happy with me and the work I’m doing. Most of the feedback was stuff I agreed with and wanted to improve on anyway, so that was really great. But there was one thing which they […] Read the full article →
how to be successful without hurting men’s feelings by Alison Green on October 31, 2018 The following is an excerpt from Sarah Cooper’s brand new book, How to Be Successful Without Hurting Men’s Feelings: Non-threatening Leadership Strategies for Women, which is hilarious and wonderful and will make you laugh while also making you dig your fingernails into yourself painfully because of how true it is. You should buy this book. (Text […] Read the full article →
how much grooming do I really need to do? by Alison Green on October 30, 2018 A reader writes; I am a 30-year-old feminist raised by hippies. I’m in a reasonably mainstream field that is fairly male-dominated. With lots of work over many years, I am now competent at basic hygiene and professional dress, mostly. I can do business clothes of any level. I shave my pits and any leg anyone […] Read the full article →
I’m the smelly coworker by Alison Green on October 22, 2018 A reader writes: You’ve had several letters about how to tell a coworker or subordinate that they have noticeable odor. Well, yesterday I was on the receiving end of that conversation. My manager told me that multiple people have mentioned it to her, and she has noticed it as well. I’m mortified. I shower every […] Read the full article →
me, talking about awkward conversations and politics at work by Alison Green on October 12, 2018 If you wish you had a magic wand that you could wave to get your boss or your coworkers to change their behavior without you having to actually, you know, talk to them about it, you are not alone. I recorded a piece for the BBC about how people shy away from even minor conversations that […] Read the full article →
how do I keep people from using way too much of my boss’s time in meetings? by Alison Green on September 26, 2018 A reader writes: I’m a career executive assistant and pretty good at my job, but I struggle with keeping my boss’s calendar. I support high-level people, so I am inundated by requests for boss’s time, from internal and external folks. I can’t tell you how many people ask for “Just 10 minutes, REALLY!” who I […] Read the full article →
how do I get over losing out on a promotion? by Alison Green on September 25, 2018 A reader writes: I’m struggling to deal with my emotions after my teammate was chosen for a promotion ahead of me, and I was given vague feedback. I’ve worked for my company for two years. I’m on a team of two, and recently we both interviewed to become the lead of our team, because our […] Read the full article →
how can I brace myself for my toxic new job? by Alison Green on September 17, 2018 A reader writes: After searching for over three months, I finally received a job offer. I accepted and will start in a week. While I am happy to have the offer and will take the job, I am a little wary. Since accepting the offer and letting a few friends and family members know I […] Read the full article →