my employee isn’t respected by his coworkers — what can I do? by Alison Green on June 20, 2018 A reader writes: I was recently hired as a systems administrator and manager of a small IT department of three people, including myself. Both my reports have been with the company for several years, and are extremely knowledgeable about all of the systems here. Unfortunately, one of them seems to have much less respect from […] Read the full article →
I was rejected for a job I was qualified for, a coworker in a beach cover-up, and more by Alison Green on June 20, 2018 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I was rejected for a job I should have been interviewed for I recently applied for a job that I knew I should at least get an interview for at a community college. I met the minimum requirements or I wouldn’t have applied for the […] Read the full article →
how do I handle changing my name and job because of a stalker? by Alison Green on June 19, 2018 A reader writes: For a few years, I worked as a voice actor. A few of the shows I worked on generated rather passionate fan followings. While that was certainly exciting for me as an actor, it also proved troublesome for my “real world” job working in academic libraries. I used my real name when I […] Read the full article →
how can I avoid my boss on social media? by Alison Green on June 19, 2018 A reader writes: My manager has added/requested to follow me on nearly every social media channel on which she can find me, including Instagram and Snapchat. It just irks me to be constantly “in her presence” when not at work. She is a micromanager and requires lots of check-ins as it is, and I need […] Read the full article →
my coworker never stops talking — and I mean NEVER by Alison Green on June 19, 2018 A reader writes: I need some advice on how to deal with working with a coworker that drives me absolutely insane. This lady is by far the most annoying, rude, and unprofessional person I have ever had the displeasure of working with. You know how they say if a shark stops moving they will die? […] Read the full article →
my boss reminds me to do basic tasks, should I stand up when my manager comes to my desk, and more by Alison Green on June 19, 2018 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My boss keeps reminding me to do basic tasks My boss constantly reminds me of things I already know how to do. These are VERY basic tasks required of someone in my position. Early on, I would respond to these “helpful” “reminders” with something to […] Read the full article →
people keep sending me job postings that are way below my skill level by Alison Green on June 18, 2018 A reader writes: I work in a director level position at a medium-sized nonprofit (not sure if my field is relevant to this question). Often times, I will receive emails and calls directly from friends and former colleagues with open positions in my area, or recruiters will contact me having been given my information from […] Read the full article →
I showed up for an interview on the wrong day by Alison Green on June 18, 2018 A reader writes: I have a job interview lined up that I’m really looking forward to. I like the organization, it’s an appropriate step up from my current job, and all that good stuff. So I did all my research and prep, took the day off work, put on my interview clothes, and headed off […] Read the full article →
my boss wants us to all share our mental health needs – at every meeting by Alison Green on June 18, 2018 A reader writes: I work at a small company where I like to maintain a professional persona, focusing on getting work done and keeping my personal life separate. The company is not well managed but I have a decent amount of autonomy, people are reasonably pleasant, and for a variety of family reasons the location, […] Read the full article →
employer will only reimburse travel if I accept their offer, tired of covering for a slacking coworker, and more by Alison Green on June 18, 2018 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Employer will only reimburse interview travel expenses if I accept their offer I recently applied for a summer job at a nonprofit. It seems interesting, but the more I learn about it, the more challenging it sounds and the less sure I am that I’m qualified […] Read the full article →