I got in trouble for talking to my coworker about how much money I make by Alison Green on April 20, 2022 A reader writes: Recently, I was given feedback from my manager stating they had concerns with confidentiality and discretion when it came to my work. They said it had been brought to their attention that I had shared what my salary was with a team member. My manager did not share who it was, for […] Read the full article →
my boss wants to check in with my doctor, employer wants to hear our worst lockdown moments, and more by Alison Green on April 20, 2022 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My boss wants to be able to check in with my doctor about me I recently reported to my managers that I am fighting through a rather difficult health issue that is slightly stigmatized in mainstream culture, due to not being understood well. It is […] Read the full article →
clients hire me to edit their books and then get angry about my feedback by Alison Green on April 19, 2022 A reader writes: I’m a freelance editor who enjoys the freedom of taking on projects that I get to choose and working my own schedule. I work regularly and finding work is not my issue — it’s the feeling of being burnt out by my clients. As an editor, I help writers develop their novels […] Read the full article →
how can I find a job in another state without moving there first? by Alison Green on April 19, 2022 A reader writes: I got my master’s degree last year and have been fully immersed in job searching since then. I desperately want to move out of my state and am sending resumes and cover letters all over the country. I have stated clearly on both my resume and cover letter that I am willing […] Read the full article →
should you turn on an out-of-office message when you’re away for a few hours? by Alison Green on April 19, 2022 A reader writes: I work for a medium-sized office, managing a small team; this team interacts with other internal staffers, primarily on non-urgent matters. Right now, leadership is brainstorming how and when it is most appropriate to use an out-of-office message. Our external-facing colleagues use out-of-office email messages when they’re away for an afternoon, and […] Read the full article →
religious whataboutism, coworker’s side job is causing problems, and more by Alison Green on April 19, 2022 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. “But what about MY religious holiday?” I am a student at a public institution. Earlier in April, a faculty member who heads up our department’s diversity efforts sent an email to the department regarding Ramadan. It wished those celebrating a blessed Ramadan, and encouraged observant […] Read the full article →
here’s a template to make writing cover letters easier by Alison Green on April 18, 2022 I recently received this letter from a reader: I wanted to add another chorus to the thank you’s for your straightforward cover letter advice. I am a reasonably strong and fast writer, but for some reason always used to get futzed over a cover letter. Now I can bang out a high quality one in an hour, or even […] Read the full article →
how do I get away from clingy networkers at events? by Alison Green on April 18, 2022 A reader writes: I am fortunate to be fairly well-known in my field and attend a lot of professional events. I try to meet as many new people and existing contacts as possible during these events, as part of my purpose in attending is to make the contacts I need to do my work. At […] Read the full article →
I walked in on a coworker making out with our married colleague — do I say something? by Alison Green on April 18, 2022 A reader writes: I work in a local government department in the UK, in a loud and busy office. Our work is demanding emotionally and mentally, and we are quite a close team. This is one of my first jobs after leaving school so I am a lot younger than nearly everyone (I am only […] Read the full article →
my coworker went through my trash, using bereavement leave for a vacation, and more by Alison Green on April 18, 2022 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker went through my trash and showed my boss my doodles I work in a law firm and was recently off with Covid. During this time, a coworker (I haven’t been told who) went through my trash bin to find a list of things […] Read the full article →