how can I stop people from stealing my food in the office fridge? by Alison Green on April 16, 2018 A reader writes: I have a question about how best to call out and address food theft and bad kitchen behavior. Most of our staff is very respectful and we have systems in place to keep our kitchens clean. But there are a few bad actors, and their behavior is getting worse. There are some […] Read the full article →
misbehaving coworker doesn’t know I’m about to be his boss, communal microwave is on my desk, and more by Alison Green on April 16, 2018 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. A misbehaving coworker doesn’t know I’m about to become his boss I’m in a tricky spot — I was recently granted a promotion that will put me in charge of my current team. Because we have a big project launching a month from now, my […] Read the full article →
weekend free-for-all – April 14-15, 2018 by Alison Green on April 14, 2018 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: Would You Rather? by Katie Heaney. A funny, honest memoir about love, relationships, and figuring out who you are. * I make a commission […] Read the full article →
open thread – April 13-14, 2018 by Alison Green on April 13, 2018 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 →
do good jobs ever leave room for outside artistic pursuits, coffee wars, and more by Alison Green on April 13, 2018 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Do good jobs ever leave room for outside artistic pursuits? I’m currently studying theater and business in college, with the intention of going on to a masters in arts administration and a career in the arts nonprofit world. I feel pretty good about my job […] Read the full article →
my boss approved a long vacation for me — but we can’t agree on the dates by Alison Green on April 12, 2018 A reader writes: I need a reality check from someone unbiased. I have been at my company for four years and have advanced every year to the role I am in now. I recently got engaged and my partner is a UK citizen. We decided to take an extended vacation this summer and visit her […] Read the full article →
where’s the promotion I was promised months ago? by Alison Green on April 12, 2018 A reader writes: When I was hired, my new boss-to-be and I discussed promoting me in one year. Shortly after my year anniversary came around, I set up a meeting to discuss the promotion and we started rewriting my job description, etc. My boss’s boss okayed the promotion, and she got verbal approval from HR. […] Read the full article →
are two-hour commutes normal? by Alison Green on April 12, 2018 A reader writes: I recently moved to southern California from New York City. In New York, my commute, door to door, from Soho to Bushwick was about 35-45 minutes, which included a 20-minute subway ride. Here in California, I recently (2.5 months ago) accepted a new job as an EA for a great company that’s […] Read the full article →
I got in trouble because my coworker saw maxi pads in my car, and more by Alison Green on April 12, 2018 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I got written up because my coworker saw maxi pads in my car One of my coworkers complained because she saw a package of maxi pads in the backseat of my car when she parked near me in our parking lot. I had stopped at […] Read the full article →
can I ask for a higher salary if I agreed to a lower range at the start of the interview process? by Alison Green on April 11, 2018 A reader writes: I was wondering if it is okay to negotiate salary on a role that a salary range was provided during the course of the interview. For example, if during the initial phone interview I was provided a range of $60K to $70K, is it acceptable to try to negotiate more once an […] Read the full article →