laid off and then asked back by Alison Green on April 5, 2009 A reader writes: I was laid off after working 2.5 years with a company I adored. I was devastated. I kept in contact with coworkers and was persistent about letting my Branch Manager know of my desire to come back. Finally I landed a new job. But, 3 days later, my Branch Manager gave me […] Read the full article →
accepted offer without asking about salary by Alison Green on April 2, 2009 A reader writes: I’m fresh out of college, just got hired at my first “grown up job.” I’m supposed to start training next week but my bosses haven’t gone over pay with me. The job is selling ad space in a magazine. They told me I would have the option of commission only or base […] Read the full article →
helping a boss manage his time better … my time management rant by Alison Green on April 1, 2009 A reader writes: How do you put order/structure to a boss’s calendar that is out of control with constant meetings and no time to get any work done? Due to downsizing, etc., he oversees three departments now instead of just one. My boss has meetings on top of meetings on top of meetings, many of […] Read the full article →