where are they now: update #8 – the coworker who accidentally complained to the wrong person by Alison Green on December 22, 2009 Remember the woman whose coworker called her accidentally, thinking she was calling someone else, and proceeded to complain about her, before realizing she was talking to the person she was complaining about? Here’s her update: I had planned to discuss the “awkward moment” with my co-worker, but several things prevented that from happening. One of […] Read the full article →
how to handle inappropriate interview questions by Alison Green on December 21, 2009 A reader writes: I had an interview for a job today. It’s my first interview in 14 years as I’ve been in my present job that long. I was feeling a little rusty. I researched interview questions, practiced answers, and felt well prepared. Then out of nowhere I was asked, “Tell me about your children.” […] Read the full article →
where are they now: update #7 – the misbehaving ex-boyfriend coworker by Alison Green on December 21, 2009 Remember the letter from the woman who noticed that her coworker — who was also her ex-boyfriend — was posting really inappropriate stuff online, like revealing photos of himself, stories of his sexual exploits, and negative commentary on their employer? She worked in HR and so was wondering whether or not to mention it to […] Read the full article →
where are they now: update #6 – the boss who went AWOL during layoffs by Alison Green on December 20, 2009 Remember the reader who was laid off by someone who wasn’t her boss, and her boss told her that she’d talk to her about it but then never got in touch? Here’s her update: I did reach out to my manager, thanking her for the opportunity at my company and asking if I could use […] Read the full article →
where are they now: update #5 – the office selection challenge by Alison Green on December 20, 2009 Remember the person wondering if she should choose the office nearer to her boss or nearer to all her colleagues? Here’s her update: I’m the one who wrote about choosing an office by my friends or in the nicer area closer to my boss. In the end, I indicated the office I wanted was at […] Read the full article →
where are they now: update #4 – the interrupting coworker by Alison Green on December 20, 2009 Remember the person irritated by her coworker who constantly interrupted any conversation she was having with their boss? Here’s her update: In April I sent a question about a coworker who would butt in and take over any conversation I was having with our supervisor. You were very soothing; you assured me I was not […] Read the full article →
where are they now: update #3 – the one-month profitless job by Alison Green on December 20, 2009 Remember the reader who asked whether she should take a job that was one-month, 35 miles away, and wouldn’t pay her enough to do more than break even? She writes in with this update: Let’s see, you gave me great advice about not taking a job that was far away, seasonal, and a significant step […] Read the full article →
where are they now: update #2, featuring sleeping bunks in the office by Alison Green on December 19, 2009 Remember the reader with the boss who yelled so much that he had to keep the radio on at all times to cover the noise? We all told her to get the hell out … which she did. Here’s her update: I emailed you a little over a year ago (see entry under “jerks” for September […] Read the full article →
where are they now: update #1 – the new HR rep with no help by Alison Green on December 19, 2009 Thanks to all who are answering the call for updates, to let us know how their situation turned out. If you haven’t written in yet, we want to hear from you! Here’s the first one. Remember the new HR assistant who was frustrated because no more experienced HR staffer was around to give him guidance? Here’s his […] Read the full article →
where are you now? by Alison Green on December 16, 2009 If you’ve had your question answered here in the last year, please send me an update and let me know how your situation turned out. I’d like to post your updates in a “where are they now?” post. We want to know, so email me, stat. Leave no juicy detail out. And woman whose coworker […] Read the full article →