the boss who fired me got hired at my new job — and she’s joking about how bad my work was by Alison Green on October 13, 2021 A reader writes: About seven years ago, I worked for Company A. I met a lot of nice folks, and there is a lot of good to be said for the company. But the actual job function I was paid to do I hated, and it was in an industry I came to have a […] Read the full article →
another manager complained about my employee, resigning before you’re fired, and more by Alison Green on October 13, 2021 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Another manager complained about my employee I work for a small company and we have a part-time student employee who reports to me. About a week ago, another manager came to me and politely asked if she could “borrow” my staff member for a small […] Read the full article →
how do I talk to an employee about her distracting dog? by Alison Green on October 12, 2021 A reader writes: I know you’ve answered many letters over the years about poorly behaved dogs in the workplace. I’m wondering if you can provide some guidance on how to have a conversation with an employee about their dog’s bad behavior. Our organization hired a new executive director (Mary) in February. During this time, we […] Read the full article →
what do I do about work if my kids are sent home to quarantine? by Alison Green on October 12, 2021 A reader writes: After most of us being remote since March 2020 due to Covid, my office is now bringing everyone back a minimum of three days a week, with a clear preference for us to be there more than that. But I have two school-aged kids and every time they have a potential Covid […] Read the full article →
my boss flirts with (and sometimes sleeps with) our vendors — and tells me all about it by Alison Green on October 12, 2021 A reader writes: I am hoping for some help here. I’m really not a prude; I am afraid that is the way I might come off. My manager has put me in a weird position. I’m not sure if I’m overthinking things and would appreciate some advice. Within the past year, I have noticed that […] Read the full article →
my manager talks about religion daily, my boss makes a huge profit on my work, and more by Alison Green on October 12, 2021 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My boss talks about religion every day I am currently one month into my new job and am so far excited about the possibilities of the position. The work seems like a good fit. It’s also fully remote and more money than I’ve ever made […] Read the full article →
employer says candidates must accept the job if it’s offered by Alison Green on October 11, 2021 A reader writes: I recently was referred to a job posting by a friend in my industry. While I am happily employed, it was definitely something I would consider. However, the posting ended with the line, “It is understood that any candidate applying for a full-time position will accept employment. Please do not apply if […] Read the full article →
my employee keeps changing her appearance during the work day by Alison Green on October 11, 2021 A reader writes: I am hoping to get some advice on a situation I am having with one of my employees. Michelle has worked here for almost a year. This is her first job after college and her second job ever. There are no issues with the quality of her work. But Michelle makes drastic […] Read the full article →
should I expose my boss for her mean and gossipy Twitter account? by Alison Green on October 11, 2021 A reader writes: I joined a small (~15 employees) company several years ago. While there, my direct supervisor made an offhand remark about some joke she had tweeted. I was able to search for a string of words and find her Twitter account. Her Twitter does not include her name, but her bio mentions the […] Read the full article →
company wants our baby photos, getting away from a boss who’s yelling, and more by Alison Green on October 11, 2021 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My employee submitted an over-the-top, glowing self-assessment that doesn’t match up with his work I’m in the process of doing annual performance reviews for my direct reports and I’ve run into a situation I haven’t faced before. Bob — my longest-serving employee — has completed […] Read the full article →