March 2013

restaurant wants waitresses to sign non-compete agreements

A reader writes: My granddaughter has just received a new contract of employment. She works part time as a waitress in a local pub/restaurant. I am concerned about a clause in it that reads: “You agree that in the event of termination of your employment, you will not have any involvement with any other licensed […]

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are you cut out to be a manager?

If you’re thinking about taking on a management role, before you make the move, make sure you’ve thought through what it really takes to be a manager. Parts of the job are painfully hard, and it’s not for everyone. For instance… Can you deliver difficult criticism and have tough conversations? As a manager, you’ll need to have […]

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wee answer Wednesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions

It’s wee answer Wednesday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. I’m quitting, but my employer wants me to stay on to finish a project I’ve been reading your blog for about two years. Your advice helped me land my current position, and guided me through finding a new position which […]

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how can I be a great reference for a former coworker?

A reader writes: A former coworker reached out to me via LinkedIn recently to ask if I’d be willing to serve as a reference for him during his job search. He is leaving the company where I used to work in a role that was semi-managerial. He was a great coworker and valuable member of […]

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