Covid has made my job a slog — when should I give up on it? by Alison Green on February 10, 2022 It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: I am an administrator in a public service organization, and have held this job for just over four and a half years. Covid hit when I was just shy of three years in the role, so more than a third of my time here has […] Read the full article →
warning a hothead personal trainer, taking six months off to hike, and more by Alison Green on February 10, 2022 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. How do I warn a hothead personal trainer I’m on the verge of firing him? I am a GM for a small fitness franchise. We work in a gym so the environment is informal, but we still have rules and policies like any other business. […] Read the full article →
should I get IV fluids for a hangover at work? by Alison Green on February 9, 2022 A reader writes: A local company where I live advertises “recreational” IV fluids on the radio. They push the fluids for recovery from illness, colds, and hangovers. Their latest ad suggests that their mobile unit can come to your place of work and administer your hangover “cure” at your job. This horrifies me in so […] Read the full article →
my employee is always distracted by her phone by Alison Green on February 9, 2022 A reader writes: One of my employees, Robin, is a good employee, but she seems tethered to her cell phone. I’ve noticed her on it in small meetings and larger ones. Meetings are not my favorite place to be either, but I find it extremely rude and distracting when she does this. Having her do […] Read the full article →
my team demands aggressive positivity … and I have a medical condition that leaves me exhausted by Alison Green on February 9, 2022 A reader writes: I’m having a hard time matching my team’s energy at work. I’m not missing deadlines or turning in or sub-par work, more like a culture thing. I have a rare autoimmune disorder that leaves me drained and exhausted most days. I have a great medical team, so I have all the medical […] Read the full article →
too unattractive to get a job, old boss expects me to keep working for her, and more by Alison Green on February 9, 2022 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Am I too unattractive to get a job? I’ve noticed that when I send my resume out, I get a lot of requests for interviews, but rarely get jobs. At first, I thought I was merely a bad interviewee. However, with Covid, I’ve had three […] Read the full article →
is networking overrated? by Alison Green on February 8, 2022 A reader writes: Job searching advice usually focuses heavily on networking, and while I know you emphasize it less than others, you have also written about the importance of reputation-building and networking. This … doesn’t really match my experience. I don’t have much of a professional network, despite graduating five years ago and working for […] Read the full article →
can you end a job interview early if it’s not a good fit? by Alison Green on February 8, 2022 A reader writes: A few years ago I was in a situation that I’d like some insight on. I applied for a job that, based on the description, seemed like I was qualified for (a mix of admin and marketing work). However, once I got into the interview, I realized it was much more about […] Read the full article →
my coworker says I bullied her … should I tell her boss she needs more of a backbone? by Alison Green on February 8, 2022 A reader writes: I recently received feedback at work and need to know how to respond. I think my boss is very wrong, but I am unsure of the best way to make her see that. I started my job last year. My role is highly technical, in a niche industry. Not a lot of […] Read the full article →
should you refinance your student loans? by Alison Green on February 8, 2022 And now a word from a sponsor… If you have a student loan, you might be painfully aware that the CARES Act is expected to expire on May 1, which means millions of student loan borrowers will need to start paying their loans (and interest) then. A Credit Karma study found that 63% of people with outstanding student loan […] Read the full article →