employee opened everyone’s paychecks to see what they make, asking why it took so long to be interviewed, and more by Alison Green on June 11, 2014 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Employee opened everyone’s paychecks to see how much money they make We had a recent event at our workplace and I’m wondering what repercussions we can place, if any, to the offending employee. One person wanted to know what everyone else was making, so late […] Read the full article →
a parking shortage at my job is forcing me to park a mile away by Alison Green on June 10, 2014 A reader writes: I’ve run into some parking issues at work, and when I discussed the situation with colleagues, they all said I was overreacting, but when I discussed it with family they thought I was underreacting. I’m not sure what more I can do besides what I’ve done, but I wanted to get your […] Read the full article →
what to do if you’re turned down for a raise or promotion by Alison Green on June 10, 2014 So you put together a compelling case for a raise or promotion, pitched it to your manager, and got turned down. What are you supposed to do next? 1. Don’t take it personally. Yes, it might sting to hear that your manager or company doesn’t want to recognize your work with a pay increase or […] Read the full article →
my boss puts incompetent coworker in charge when he’s away, explaining what I’ve done since my layoff, and more by Alison Green on June 10, 2014 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My boss keeps putting my incompetent coworker in charge when he’s away I have a situation at work. A less than competent person was hired for a job that is my same grade. I have 10 years experience and have been in this “grade” longer […] Read the full article →
I was asked to pick up someone’s lunch when I arrived for a job interview by Alison Green on June 9, 2014 A reader writes: I had an interview today at a busy doctors’ office. I started out filling out questions and references, all normal job interview things. Then a woman from the office called me up, told me the doctor would still be a few minutes yet, and asked if I would run to Panera and […] Read the full article →
how to rock your interview but lose the job offer by Alison Green on June 9, 2014 You had a great interview, the interviewer loved you, and now the employer is signaling that the job is almost yours. But don’t sit back and relax just yet – the actions that you take (or don’t take) during this period can determine whether or not you ever see a job offer. And even when […] Read the full article →
I overheard my manager complaining about me, my coworker is a frequent surrogate mother, and more by Alison Green on June 9, 2014 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I overheard my manager complaining about me The higher-ups in our company regularly have private meetings, which are usually very hush-hush behind closed doors. During a recent meeting of theirs, the door was left open and we (the rest of the team) could hear bits […] Read the full article →
Sunday free-for-all – June 8, 2014 by Alison Green on June 8, 2014 It’s our second Sunday free-for-all. Since we limited Friday’s open thread to work-related discussions, this comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Have at it. Read the full article →
a computer-throwing coworker, a new manager calling employers from 9 years ago, and more by Alison Green on June 7, 2014 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. New manager is calling previous employers from 9+ years ago I have a current employer (of 9 years) who had changes in management. One of the managers above me called previous employees and employers asking how I perform and how I treat others (outside of […] Read the full article →
offering to consult after resigning by Alison Green on June 6, 2014 This was originally published on March 9, 2008. A reader writes: Pending a job offer, I’m looking to leave my current organization, a non-profit, where I have been for over 5 years. During this time, there has been a tremendous amount of growth – when I started there were just over 30 full-timers, now there […] Read the full article →