me talking about office dress codes in the summer, flip flops, and that biting letter by Alison Green on July 17, 2017 I was on public radio’s Marketplace this weekend, talking about what to wear to work in the summer, flip flops, and what to do when someone is dressed wildly inappropriately for the office — including a story about leather shorts. And we talked about remote work and last week’s letter about biting too. You can listen here: Read the full article →
how to turn your internship into a full-time job offer by Alison Green on July 17, 2017 If you’re working in an internship this summer, you might be able to parlay it into a full-time job offer when the summer is over. But if that’s your goal, you need to be actively working toward it all summer long. Here’s how to best position yourself to make it happen. Observe the people around you, […] Read the full article →
I think an employee is sending nude Snapchats to his coworkers … with animal filters by Alison Green on July 17, 2017 A reader writes: I have a bizarre question that I’m honestly not sure how to handle. I am the lone HR representative for a small company with a very liberal/laid-back culture — sometimes too laid-back. A lot of the employees are friends outside of work or follow each other on social media. A team of […] Read the full article →
I was fired after disabling my coworker’s caps-lock key, leaving on time to pick up my dog, and more by Alison Green on July 17, 2017 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I was fired after disabling my coworker’s caps-lock key I just finished my sophomore year of college. For the summer, I got a three-month internship at a company that does work in the field I am getting my degree in and want to work in […] Read the full article →
weekend free-for-all – July 15-16, 2017 by Alison Green on July 15, 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.) Book recommendation of the week: Do Not Become Alarmed, by Maile Meloy. Four children will disappear on a cruise, and you will stay up all night to […] Read the full article →
my boss is a raging alcoholic by Alison Green on July 14, 2017 A reader writes: A friend of mine has a situation that has left me bewildered, so we’re coming to you for help. He works as an administrative assistant for a very large, successful company, but his boss is a raging alcoholic. He goes out at lunch three or four times a week and comes back […] Read the full article →
open thread – July 14-15, 2017 by Alison Green on July 14, 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 →
my new employee applied for another job and I’m on the search committee, and 4 other questions by Alison Green on July 14, 2017 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My new employee applied for another job, and I’m on the search committee I’m a director at a large public institution and a relatively new manager. I have one direct report, an exec admin/receptionist, and several indirect/part-time reports. My employee was hired a little over […] Read the full article →
I feel guilty about resigning when a bunch of my coworkers recently left by Alison Green on July 13, 2017 A reader writes: I work for a very small company. The CEO is supportive and tries to stay involved to make everyone happy, and I’m really appreciative for all she’s done. Unfortunately, being a small company, there’s not a lot of upward mobility or room for growth. I’ve basically worked myself into a corner and […] Read the full article →
update: CEO’s wife ruined my job prospects by Alison Green on July 13, 2017 Remember the letter-writer last week who felt he’d lost a job offer because he ignored a request to give up his seat on the train — and the person asking turned out to be his CEO’s wife? Here’s the update. Many thanks for responding to my question so swiftly and for your advice. I also […] Read the full article →