updates: quitting if I can’t get Christmas off, being too needy with a boss, and more by Alison Green on May 14, 2020 It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager, when I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. Am I being too needy with my new boss? I took your advice to heart, and tried both to ask […] Read the full article →
what’s your company doing to support parents right now … or what do you wish they were doing? by Alison Green on May 14, 2020 It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: I’m really curious to learn what other companies and organizations are doing to support parents right now. It seems so difficult (as someone who does not have kids, especially young kids) and challenging, and my organization would like to do more. If readers could share […] Read the full article →
I’m being flooded with business offers from friends and family, hair and job interviews during quarantine, and more by Alison Green on May 14, 2020 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I’m being inundated with business offers by family and social contacts I work in an industry and on a product that is not only generally unaffected by COVID-19, but business is actually booming. We’re making headlines internationally and people are flocking to the product. With […] Read the full article →
an example of starting with grace when you’re frustrated with someone by Alison Green on May 13, 2020 A reader writes: I wanted to share a recent example where in the heat of a frustrating situation I took a step back and tried (sort of…) compassion, which completely changed my understanding of the situation. I also lead a team of people on special assignment — they receive extra compensation to work for me […] Read the full article →
updates: the coworker’s peeing son, the beach weekend, and more by Alison Green on May 13, 2020 It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager, when I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. 1. Coworker’s son comes to work and has bad bathroom etiquette (#2 at the link) A lot has changed since I […] Read the full article →
updates: the volunteer pressure, the good dog, and more by Alison Green on May 13, 2020 It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager, when I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. My contact won’t stop pressuring me to volunteer while I’m on medical leave (first update here) I wrote you a […] Read the full article →
how can I tell an employee to mind his own business? by Alison Green on May 13, 2020 A reader writes: I have an employee who has great rapport with coworkers. Unfortunately, he makes everyone else’s business his business. He takes it upon himself to be the advocate or “cheerleader” for staff and their individual work-related issues that do not involve him. He takes time away during the day to rehash or discuss […] Read the full article →
how to answer “why should I hire you?” by Alison Green on May 13, 2020 A reader writes: I haven’t interviewed in a long time, and I’ve never been good at it. I have good references, have worked on interesting projects, and have good skills. But I’m very introverted. If someone asks me, “Why should I hire YOU?” I have no idea. “I’ll do a great job” seems like a […] Read the full article →
should I move in with coworkers, should managers not use a “busy” status, and more by Alison Green on May 13, 2020 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Should I move in with coworkers? I am a 20-something in my first job out of grad school, and because of the low-paying industry I work in plus the high-cost-of-living area, roommates are a must. My company is made up mostly of other women in […] Read the full article →
update: my boss makes me wear her clothes, eat her food, and say I’m grateful for my job by Alison Green on May 12, 2020 Remember the letter-writer whose boss made her wear the boss’s clothes, eat the boss’s food, and say she was grateful for her job? Here’s the update. First of all, I want to thank you and your readers for all the wonderful advice. I’m fairly new to the professional workforce and that, coupled with ADHD and […] Read the full article →