open thread – January 27-28, 2017 by Alison Green on January 27, 2017 It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything work-related that you want to talk about. If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet*, but this is a chance to talk to other readers. * If you submitted […] Read the full article →
how can my dad get his boss to fire him, letting a possibly high coworker drive, and more by Alison Green on January 27, 2017 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. How can my dad get his boss to fire him? My dad works for a company in a tech support role as a regular, salaried employee. My sister works for the same company on a contract basis billed via the family business (owned by my […] Read the full article →
should I invite my lonely intern over for dinner? by Alison Green on January 26, 2017 A reader writes: I am a female in my mid-30s who is fairly new to managing. I am currently supervising an intern, “Fergus,” who is a grad student in his mid-20s. His home city is an eight-hour drive away (or a one-hour flight away), which makes it a bit impractical for him to travel home […] Read the full article →
how to manage a team that’s been asked to do too much, why you might be doing “team work” all wrong, and more by Alison Green on January 26, 2017 Over at the Fast Track by QuickBase today, I take a look at several interesting work-related stories in the news right now: how to manage a team that’s been asked to do too much, why you might be doing “team work” all wrong, and more. You can read it here. Read the full article →
I feel guilty about having to reject good job candidates by Alison Green on January 26, 2017 A reader writes: I am a relatively new manager (almost one year) overseeing three full-time employees and one part-time worker. I have hiring/firing authority for all employees in my department. One of my full-time employees gave me a month’s notice, and I will start interviewing people to fill her position soon. I have already been […] Read the full article →
do you have to wear heels to a job interview, are interviewers turned off by how much I’ve done while unemployed, and more by Alison Green on January 26, 2017 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Do I need to wear heels to a job interview? Do I need to wear heels to a job interview, if my suit is tailored in such a way that professional black flats look okay? I’m a bit concerned with looking silly trying to wear […] Read the full article →
do I really need to schedule my wedding around work events? by Alison Green on January 25, 2017 A reader writes: I got engaged in May of 2016. In July, we chose a venue and date (January 2018). When I told my boss the good news, the first thing she said right after congratulations was (in a panicked voice), “But that’s right before our Annual Teapot Gala!” — to which I didn’t know […] Read the full article →
what to do when you’re put on a performance improvement plan by Alison Green on January 25, 2017 A reader writes: Yesterday, I was put on a month-long performance improvement plan. I have made some mistakes, and let things fall through the cracks. I take responsibility for them, and the plan is mostly centered on proving I can be dependable. I agree that there are things I need to change and get better […] Read the full article →
I got my degree from a for-profit school that was shut down, and it’s hurting my job search by Alison Green on January 25, 2017 A reader writes: Six years ago, I obtained a degree from a national for-profit “school” that was finally shut down last year due to their shady practices. I was already having a really hard time finding employment that was actually in my field and paid me what I felt I was worth after working so […] Read the full article →
how to quit a brand-new job, married coworker is being inappropriate with me, and more by Alison Green on January 25, 2017 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. How to quit a job I just started How can I resign from my new job after a short time? I was able to get a new job with better pay and a really short commute, and I thought my skill set would transfer, but […] Read the full article →