ask the readers: when workplace romance goes horribly wrong by Alison Green on February 14, 2017 It’s Valentine’s Day, so it’s time to amuse us with your real-life stories of workplace romances gone wrong — yours or other people’s. Sweet, romantic stories related to work are also acceptable, but embarrassing disasters are always the best. Share away in the comments… Read the full article →
my mom says that using FMLA will prevent me from getting another job, requiring advance notice of requests to use time off, and more by Alison Green on February 14, 2017 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My mom says that using FMLA will prevent me from getting another job Two years ago, my father ended a career that had us living in Hawaii and relocated for a new job in Utah. For financial reasons I had to tag along, and the […] Read the full article →
how can I deal with a hostile, unreasonable boss until I can leave? by Alison Green on February 13, 2017 A reader writes: I am an executive assistant. I have always worked as an admin, but this is my first time working as an EA. I was promoted at the same time as my boss, as both his predecessor and mine had retired. I have been at this job for just over a year. My […] Read the full article →
if you’re thinking of asking a coworker on a date… by Alison Green on February 13, 2017 If you’re thinking about asking out a coworker – particularly with Valentine’s Day approaching – the most important thing you can know is this: It’s essential to proceed with caution because mixing work and romance has the potential to get awkward quickly. Frankly, if you really want to play it safe, you’re better off leaving […] Read the full article →
my boss won’t approve my time off for a video game competition by Alison Green on February 13, 2017 A reader writes: It was in no small part thanks to your advice that about eight months ago I was able to land my first professional job! I have been enjoying the job so far, and even though it is not in my desired field, it is related. My manager, Fergus, has some quirks but […] Read the full article →
employees sleeping at work during snow storm, recruiter sexually harassed me on a phone interview, and more by Alison Green on February 13, 2017 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Employees sleeping on cots in building during snow storm I work at a large medical laboratory in a state prone to heavy snow storms. Whenever there is a snowstorm, the lab stays open and employees are expected to come to work unless they can make […] Read the full article →
weekend free-for-all – February 11-12, 2017 by Alison Green on February 11, 2017 This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. (This one is truly no work and no school. If you have a work question, you can email it to me or post it in the work-related open thread on Fridays.) Recommendation of the week: The Last […] Read the full article →
flaky interviewer is causing child care problems by Alison Green on February 10, 2017 A reader writes: My husband is a stay-at-home dad for our 6-month-old daughter (amazing!) with events experience in a notoriously flaky creative industry. When he’s worked with other companies in the industry (some small and independently run, others pretty big and established, but trying to maintain a scrappy vibe) he’s had lots of rescheduled meetings, […] Read the full article →
update: I am the nepotism hire who no one likes by Alison Green on February 10, 2017 Remember the letter-writer last year who had a job she wasn’t qualified for because her dad was the CEO, and her coworkers disliked her as a result? Here’s the update. Thanks for all the advice. I took it very much to heart, and it did make me feel better seeing that yes, this was an […] Read the full article →
open thread – February 10-11, 2017 by Alison Green on February 10, 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 →