how big of a deal is a lie on a resume from two years ago? by Alison Green on November 1, 2016 A reader writes: I am a director of a local nonprofit. We’re not nationwide, but we have a very visible presence in our area. Two years ago, my associate director, we’ll call her Pam, decided to stay home with her new baby, so we had a position to fill. Pam had been in that role […] Read the full article →
I’ve been covering for a friend’s work mistakes by Alison Green on November 1, 2016 A reader writes: I have a friend, “Meg,” and we both work at the same company but in different departments. Meg is one of my closest friends, and we hang out all the time. She’s a lot of fun to be around, and she’s also been there for me through some difficult times. She’s an […] Read the full article →
my cousin got in trouble after mentioning her period to her manager by Alison Green on November 1, 2016 A reader writes: I’m writing today on behalf of my younger cousin Lauren, a high school sophomore who works as a cashier at a grocery store. To begin: is it inherently inappropriate to mention your period to your manager/ supervisor? Of course, I don’t mean yelling, “It’s a crime scene in my pants!” without prompting. […] Read the full article →
I’m not allowed to buy my own office chair, did I accept an offer the company meant to withdraw, and more by Alison Green on November 1, 2016 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I’m not allowed to buy my own office chair I’ve work for a small nonprofit organization for almost 10 years. Having big issues with my back pain and several scary looking diagnoses, I asked our manager if I can buy an ergonomic chair with high […] Read the full article →