what’s our responsibility for fixing a coworker’s poor work? by Alison Green on January 28, 2020 A reader writes: Several years ago I was hired by a small nonprofit that specializes in technical, skilled work and has a strong reputation of producing very high quality products for a cause that I am very passionate about. I like the work and the general vibe of the place. The problem is one long-time […] Read the full article →
I’m stuck in endless interviews with a company that can’t make up its mind by Alison Green on January 28, 2020 A reader writes: I’ve been in an interview process for a job, but every time we reach the point where an offer should be made, the process is extended by yet another lengthy meeting with the senior staff. To say this process has been long is an understatement. This began in October when I applied […] Read the full article →
should I stop bringing in treats for my team? by Alison Green on January 28, 2020 A reader writes: I’m really hoping you can help me understand a situation that’s happening at work right now. I work at a large nonprofit supervising a team of caseworkers. The caseworker job is difficult in that the goals are high and the situations can be a bit intense because we’re dealing with people, including […] Read the full article →
my boss uses too much styrofoam, requiring receptionist to wear a fake tooth, and more by Alison Green on January 28, 2020 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My boss uses too many styrofoam cups I work in a very small office (three of us and our boss). My boss uses a styrofoam cup every morning to drink his coffee. I believe it’s a different one each time (from his gym, where he picks […] Read the full article →
employer sends out lurid details about crimes committed by coworkers or customers by Alison Green on January 27, 2020 A reader writes: My current employer (a quasi-governmental corporation with over 10,000 employees) sends out company-wide emails every time an employee or customer is arrested for or convicted of a crime. These emails describe — often in lurid detail — exactly what the person was accused of doing. Here’s a snippet from an email I […] Read the full article →
the reason remote work can go spectacularly wrong by Alison Green on January 27, 2020 Remote work is increasing, and that’s a good thing – mostly. It means employees are regaining time they used to spend commuting, fewer drivers are on the road, companies are better equipped to attract and retain employees for whom remote work is a significant draw, and more people can work in sweatpants with cats by […] Read the full article →
I’m dreading a corporate meeting because of my weight gain by Alison Green on January 27, 2020 A reader writes: I was hoping for some perspective, a pep talk, or some advice. Our large corporate meeting (the one time in the whole year where the whole company gathers) is coming up, and I am so embarrassed that I have put on some weight. I’ve actually put on some weight each of the […] Read the full article →
recruiter named a lower salary than the job ad, what do candidates want to know about company culture, and more by Alison Green on January 27, 2020 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Recruiter quoted a salary that’s half of what was listed in the job ad Is it common to be offered a much lower salary than is posted in a job listing? I applied for a position for which I have good experience and education that […] Read the full article →
weekend free-for-all – January 25-26, 2020 by Alison Green on January 25, 2020 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: All This Could Be Yours, by Jami Attendberg. A dysfunctional family’s patriarch is on his deathbed, and his daughter struggles with his legacy. * I […] Read the full article →
open thread – January 24-25, 2020 by Alison Green on January 24, 2020 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 →