update about dealing with the rumor mill when your boss is having an affair by Alison Green on March 5, 2013 Remember the reader who was wondering about how to deal with loud rumors that her boss was having an affair with someone else in their company? Here’s her update. I am writing in to give you an update on the boss who was having an affair. I’m the coworker who wanted to try and squash […] Read the full article →
my bosses want to know how I’ll improve my performance … but I’m sleep deprived with a chronically ill child by Alison Green on March 5, 2013 A reader writes: My two-year-old son has a chronic illness that requires weekly therapy, weight checks, and regular doctor visits. Not to mention the day to day toll of caring for him; we have to stay on our toes and respond to his body cues for his complicated care. The worst episodes happen at night […] Read the full article →
my company is promoting me without discussing salary by Alison Green on March 5, 2013 A reader writes: I have been offered a promotion to a manager position, recommended from my current manager. He has already begun to train me in doing his duties, since he is leaving for a different job. He has already told the owners that he recommended me becoming his replacement. I have asked him several […] Read the full article →
tiny answer Tuesday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions by Alison Green on March 5, 2013 It’s tiny answer Tuesday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. Is it worth joining this honor society? I just started getting mailings soliciting my membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. I checked and it’s legit (for what it’s worth) and the invitations are GPA-based, so it’s not […] Read the full article →
surprise visit from background investigator — at current workplace by Alison Green on March 4, 2013 A reader writes: I am writing on behalf of my husband. He has been employed with a small company since October after being unemployed since February. Over the last year, he has applied for a number of positions, including one with a large federal department. The hiring process for this position is lengthy and the […] Read the full article →
coworker is constantly eating, burping and watching YouTube videos 7 hours a day … and then asks for hugs by Alison Green on March 4, 2013 A reader writes: I work as a secretary/receptionist for a small local government. I’ve held the same position for approximately 8 years. It’s a rather industrial environment and I’ve never had an issue with any of the people who I have shared my office with over the years. Last year, the fleet maintenance coordinator retired […] Read the full article →
mini answer Monday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions by Alison Green on March 4, 2013 It’s mini answer Monday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. Am I getting a reasonable response rate to my job applications? I’ve never had such a hard time finding a job. I’ve been looking for well over a year now and can’t seem to find anything that would be […] Read the full article →
what to say when you ask for a raise by Alison Green on March 4, 2013 If you’re like most people, the thought of asking for a raise makes you nervous because you aren’t quite sure what to say. You might have a general idea of why you deserve a salary increase, but how do you translate that into language to take to your boss? The answer is easier than you […] Read the full article →
is a promotion always good news? by Alison Green on March 4, 2013 A reader writes: I have been at my current workplace for 2.5 years, and I’ve had 3 raises and 2 promotions during that time. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Well, the thing is, I worry that these promotions are largely circumstantial and that taking them on might cause me problems in the long run. The first […] Read the full article →
short answer Sunday — 7 short answers to 7 short questions by Alison Green on March 3, 2013 It’s short answer Sunday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. Interviewing with other companies as a way to get a raise from your current company My husband was hired on at his current company at the lowest point of the recession. Everyone at the time knew his salary was […] Read the full article →