how to talk to an intern about professional norms when you’re not her manager by Alison Green on June 30, 2016 A reader writes: My department of four has an intern, Jane, for the summer. My manager is crazy busy and is out of the office for meetings 50-70% of the week, so while we don’t manage Jane, it’s mostly the other three of us working with her. It’s a reasonably casual workplace, and we’ve been […] Read the full article →
how to manage your calendar so that you get more done by Alison Green on June 30, 2016 If you know the horrible sinking feeling of coming into work on Monday and discovering your calendar is packed full for the week, leaving you no time to work on some looming projects, or the equally terrible feeling of realizing in Friday that you have no real idea what you accomplished this week, your calendar […] Read the full article →
I think I completely messed up this salary negotiation by Alison Green on June 30, 2016 A reader writes: I had an first-round interview for a job yesterday that went very well until they asked, “So, are you willing to be flexible on salary? Because we have to be honest, your desired salary is significantly higher than what we’ve budgeted for.” I’ve since done my research (which, admittedly, I should’ve done […] Read the full article →
my coworker complained about my burping and farting, my manager gave away my project, and more by Alison Green on June 30, 2016 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker complained about my burping and farting I have a work situation I have no idea how to deal with. I found out yesterday that my coworker who works in the cubicle next to mine is incredibly offended by the fact that my body […] Read the full article →
I had to share a bed with a coworker on a business trip by Alison Green on June 29, 2016 A reader writes: Some coworkers and I recently went on overnight travel, and the plan was to have us split two hotel rooms. Sharing a room with people I work with is less than my favorite thing, but we’re a nonprofit, and it has been decided that this is what we’ll do to save money, […] Read the full article →
how do I explain that I don’t want a management job anymore? by Alison Green on June 29, 2016 A reader writes: About a year ago, I was promoted to a supervisor role, which I have since realized is not a good fit for me. As a result, I’m looking to return to a senior analyst role, but I am finding a lot of resistance from prospective employers. In a recent interview for a […] Read the full article →
I’m worried my manager has lost confidence in me by Alison Green on June 29, 2016 A reader writes: I tend to be a perfectionist, and I have a hard time coping when I feel like someone isn’t happy with work that I’ve done, or when I feel like I haven’t lived up to my own standards. I’ve been at my current job for a little more than a year, and […] Read the full article →
my boss retired but still won’t leave us alone, do people still put phone numbers on resumes, and more by Alison Green on June 29, 2016 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My boss retired but still won’t leave us alone What do you do when your old boss finally retires and then still won’t leave you alone?! My old boss loved his agency and line of work so much that he worked beyond 40-hour weeks and […] Read the full article →
how much should we accommodate employees’ dietary restrictions at work events? by Alison Green on June 28, 2016 A reader writes: I plan a LOT of events for my company both during business hours and social outings. Recently I have run into a bit of trouble with some dietary restrictions for some of my coworkers. When planning food for events, I always make sure that there are substantial vegetarian items available because being […] Read the full article →
my coworkers think I’m having an affair — but I’m not by Alison Green on June 28, 2016 A reader writes: I recently learned that there’s a rumor at my office (a company of ~250 employees) that I am involved with a male work friend of mine. This news is extremely upsetting since there is no truth to it. While we do talk quite a bit at work, it has never “crossed the […] Read the full article →