my boss asked coworkers if my husband has violent tendencies by Alison Green on April 2, 2019 A reader writes: I work at a university. Last fall, I was notified that my position of almost six years was being eliminated due to shortfalls in enrollment which affected the budget. I was given a generous amount of time to find a new position and had my director and Human Resources fully behind me […] Read the full article →
can you work from home while caring for small kids, presenting with a coworker who swears, and more by Alison Green on April 2, 2019 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Can you work from home while caring for small children? I have a friend who is currently working from home full-time with her toddler around. She’s been managing so far, planning her work day around his naps and the feast/famine workload. She would like to […] Read the full article →
my boss wants me to tell her when I’m looking for a new job by Alison Green on April 1, 2019 A reader writes: How should I handle my boss’s request that I keep her in the loop when I’m thinking of moving on to a new job? I work on a small team (three people: me, another colleague, and our supervisor) for a medium-sized nonprofit. Since our team is so small and because we work […] Read the full article →
why hearing “can we talk?” from your boss evokes so much dread by Alison Green on April 1, 2019 If hearing “can you stop by my office?” from your manager sends you into a tailspin of panic that you’ve done something wrong or are about to receive bad news, you’re not alone. Given that regular interaction between a manager and employee is supposed to be a normal feature of work life, it’s surprising how […] Read the full article →
my intern thinks he’s good at things that he’s terrible at by Alison Green on April 1, 2019 A reader writes: I have an intern this semester who is book smart and a very hard worker. But there’s one big problem — he’s bad at things he thinks he’s a superstar with. A few examples: – He thinks he’s an amazing writer. The truth is, his writing is awful. He misspells words, leaves […] Read the full article →
office lunch event is out of control, I hate video interviews, and more by Alison Green on April 1, 2019 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Office lunch event is out of control Once a month, my mother and her coworkers coordinate a potluck to celebrate birthdays and other special events. “Potluck” is the terminology my mother uses, although it does not sound like a typical potluck to me. These lunches […] Read the full article →