ask the readers: bringing your toddler to meetings by Alison Green on September 7, 2012 A reader writes: This morning, I was at a breakfast meeting with our executive director, with about 15-20 other employees, to talk about our annual employee feedback surveys. About a half hour into the meeting, an employee who just returned from maternity leave this week walked in holding her one-year-old and apologizing for them being late, saying, “We […] Read the full article →
terse answer Thursday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions by Alison Green on September 6, 2012 It’s terse answer Thursday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. Should I try to get a job now? I have anxiety issues which make me hypersensitive. I also have chronic fatigue syndrome which, most of the time, is under control but whenever I get sick with a viral infection […] Read the full article →
my new boss treats me like her personal assistant by Alison Green on September 6, 2012 A reader writes: I’m a departmental assistant at my current job and have been here almost 2-1/2 years. I like my job but in January, my old boss was let go and a new boss started. Our company is set up in a way that there is usually a director or VP, manager, and an […] Read the full article →
10 things your employees won’t tell you but wish you knew by Alison Green on September 6, 2012 There’s plenty that employees don’t share with their bosses, from the fact that they hate your inefficient weekly meetings, to resenting being asked to kick in for workplace charity drives, to wanting you to give them some damn feedback already, and plenty more. While in an ideal world, employees would speak up about difficult or […] Read the full article →
invited to interview but never heard back about a date and time by Alison Green on September 6, 2012 A reader writes: I’m in a bit of a pickle. I was invited by email to interview with an organization that I really liked. They asked for my availability on two days, and I responded thanking them for the opportunity to interview and giving my availability (not free on the first day but free all […] Read the full article →
wee answer Wednesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions by Alison Green on September 5, 2012 It’s wee answer Wednesday! Here we go… 1. Reapplying at a company that rejected me a few months ago Several months ago, I applied for an admin position at a large, well-known company. I made it through two phone interviews and was even flown in to interview in person. The in-house interview was grueling (6 […] Read the full article →
I was promised a raise and promotion … 3 years ago by Alison Green on September 5, 2012 A reader writes: I have am at a loss about what to do in this situation. Any advice would be great! I work for a mid-size nonprofit doing fundraising. I have been here for 3+ years now in a position that was a lateral move from my previous job. When I started, I took the […] Read the full article →
10 things you should know about your job interviewer by Alison Green on September 5, 2012 People are often so focused on their own performance in an job interview that they don’t stop to think about what’s going on with their interviewer … but understanding where your interviewer is coming from can help you do a better job and have a less confusing, frustrating, or anxiety-producing experience. Here are 10 things […] Read the full article →
when a coworker asks you to host a product party by Alison Green on September 5, 2012 A reader writes: You answered a question for me earlier this year (regarding being a working mom and needing to adhere to a strict schedule) and the insight provided by both you and your readers was enlightening. I since accepted a new job and am settling into my role nicely — utilizing a great deal […] Read the full article →
ask the readers: what’s up with my job-hunting friend? by Alison Green on September 4, 2012 I’m have a hunch about this one but no evidence to base it on, and I’m curious to see what readers think, so I’m throwing it out for opinions. A reader writes: I’m writing not about myself, but about a friend of mine. When I met her several years ago, she was working at a […] Read the full article →