fast answer Friday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions by Alison Green on December 7, 2012 It’s fast answer Friday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. Missed a promotion because I didn’t use a smiley face What should I do if I work off-site and my manager just does not like me? No joke — I was left off a brand new team which has […] Read the full article →
how much sick leave is reasonable to use? by Alison Green on December 7, 2012 A reader writes: I work for a company that provides two weeks’ vacation and two PTO days to employees to use as they see fit. Toward the end of the year, the manager of our department will alert each person who still has unscheduled time available and ask that they schedule it. This company also […] Read the full article →
open thread by Alison Green on December 7, 2012 It’s our monthly open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything you want to talk about. If you have a question you want me to answer, emailing me is still your best bet, but this is a chance to talk to other readers. Have at it! Read the full article →
where are you now? by Alison Green on December 6, 2012 Every December, I publish “where are they now” updates from people whose questions I answered here in the past year. It’s time for 2012’s version, so … If you’ve had your question answered here in the last year, please send me an update and let us know how your situation turned out. Leave no juicy detail […] Read the full article →
applying for a role similar to one I turned down at the same company by Alison Green on December 6, 2012 A reader writes: Last year, after being laid off, I applied for a position in my prestigious field that was at the same level, title-wise, as my previous job, but not comparable in terms of compensation. I got the offer, but it was paid hourly and offered no benefits ($14/hr, no health benefits). I’d held […] Read the full article →
terse answer Thursday — 6 short answers to 6 short questions by Alison Green on December 6, 2012 It’s terse answer Thursday — six short answers to six short questions. Here we go… 1. In trouble for taking extra candy at the Christmas party I work for a major High Street retailer and recently attended the annual Christmas party at a bar in the city. All workers were entitled to a free gift […] Read the full article →
how to tell an interviewer that I’m better than what I’ve shown by Alison Green on December 5, 2012 A reader writes: What is the best way to say in an internal job interview that I don’t think I’ve shown the company my best work yet? I’ve been an unpaid intern for a couple of months at this organization where I have an interview. I have it on good confidence that my interview is […] Read the full article →
am I missing too much work when my kids are sick? by Alison Green on December 5, 2012 A reader writes: I am a mother to an 8-year-old and a 19-month-old. My youngest gets sick quite often, when she needs medical attention or simply a home from day care, I dont really have anyone to rely on to help me out (single mom). This usually means I have to miss work when she […] Read the full article →
should you attend your office holiday party? by Alison Green on December 5, 2012 I’m a big fan of the idea that office parties and other social events shouldn’t be mandatory — when an event is intended to be a morale-building treat, requiring attendance often rubs people the wrong way. However, that’s advice for employers. On the employee side of things, you’re still left with the question of whether […] Read the full article →
wee answer Wednesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions by Alison Green on December 5, 2012 It’s wee answer Wednesday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. Received new hire paperwork without a job offer I am moving out of state in a few weeks and have been interviewing with a large company to be a GM of one of their new concept restaurants. The interview […] Read the full article →