how can I get over impostor syndrome? by Alison Green on October 10, 2017 A reader writes: I was wondering if you had any advice on how to conquer impostor syndrome. I’ve been working at the same job since I graduated college (about four years ago), and have been doing really well there (promoted almost every year, raises in every performance review, nothing but praise and minor feedback on […] Read the full article →
my coworker brings her boyfriend to work every day — and his kid comes too by Alison Green on October 10, 2017 A reader writes: This week I’ve found myself as the mediator between a coworker who I love and my boss, who is also a great lady. I work in a small public library with a limited number of staff. My coworker, “Cathy,” is a single mom who directs children’s programming part-time. Her son has special […] Read the full article →
interviewing for a job in a sketchy neighborhood, my employees blow off meetings, and more by Alison Green on October 10, 2017 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I’m interviewing for a job in a sketchy-seeming neighborhood I wrote to you around 18 months ago about working for an inept manager. I have been searching for jobs all that time and have finally been asked to a final interview for a position that […] Read the full article →
what to do if your boss finds out you called him a moron by Alison Green on October 9, 2017 I’m off for the holiday so there are no more posts coming today, but here are some random things: 1. I talked to the Boston Globe last week about what to do if your boss finds out you called him a moron. (Warning: this is politically-themed.) 2. Brit + Co. compiled a list of their […] Read the full article →
can I negotiate credit for future publications as part of a job offer? by Alison Green on October 9, 2017 A reader writes: At an organization I used to work for, I contributed to several publications. For one of the publications, I was the first lead author, having drafted and edited the document and led the team working on the project for two years. This document was then sent to another person (who had not […] Read the full article →
coworker is obviously pregnant but hasn’t told us, negotiating for more vacation time, and more by Alison Green on October 9, 2017 It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. Our coworker is obviously pregnant but hasn’t told us and we want to be cool My question is about a coworker who we’re sure is pregnant. There are only three of us in our building and we are pretty close (both as work friends and literally, we […] Read the full article →
weekend free-for-all – October 7-8, 2017 by Alison Green on October 7, 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: Oh the Glory of It All, by Sean Wilsey, a memoir about money, excess, family, and an evil stepmother. * I make a […] Read the full article →
how can I get included in after-work drinks? by Alison Green on October 6, 2017 A reader writes: I’m wondering what’s the best way to go about getting included in after-work drinks. Being softly spoken, I’m often not seen as being social (yet I am social) and thus don’t get invited. I find it a real strain to keep speaking up and some people have an issue with people who […] Read the full article →
open thread – October 6-7, 2017 by Alison Green on October 6, 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 →
approaching a hiring manager in public, coworker keeps nagging me about diet soda, and more by Alison Green on October 6, 2017 It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. Approaching a manager in public for an impromptu chat about a job Let’s say I visit a cafe close to my office every day at 3 p.m. for a cup of coffee. I also see a manager whose team has an opening, and it just […] Read the full article →