I’m a member of The Satanic Temple and got outed at work by Alison Green on May 3, 2022 A reader writes: I’m a member of The Satanic Temple. That information got out at work and now things are unpleasant and awkward. I became a passionate patients’ rights advocate when a family member almost died after they were denied emergency medical treatment on religious grounds. The unexpected delay in care almost cost my family […] Read the full article →
job candidates keep ghosting us, coworkers sharing a house, and more by Alison Green on May 3, 2022 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Job candidates keep ghosting us for interviews We’re a small nonprofit, with a total of five staff. We recently hired for two positions, one entry-level and the other more senior. Of the initial interviews we scheduled, we had two people ghost for the more senior […] Read the full article →
can I ask for a raise if I wouldn’t leave over salary? by Alison Green on May 2, 2022 A reader writes: I like my job but I’m very underpaid. Can I do anything about it? It’s not like I would leave if I asked for a raise and they didn’t give me one, so I feel like there is no leverage. You can ask for a raise even if you won’t leave if […] Read the full article →
is my employee lying about needing sick time? by Alison Green on May 2, 2022 A reader writes: I just took over job duties for a departing manager and inherited a new employee. He does a generally good job, although I have had some concerns about his work ethic (that’s a different story entirely that I plan to address). This employee is a huge sports fan, and his favorite team […] Read the full article →
I gave notice to our daycare provider and she freaked out by Alison Green on May 2, 2022 A reader writes: My three-year-old daughter has been going to the same in-home daycare provider since she was very young. Her daycare provider, let’s call her Amy, is very good at what she does, has 25 years of experience, and is well-respected in our community. We have always been happy with her as a professional. […] Read the full article →
my coworker reeks of weed, I asked for help and got put on a PIP, and more by Alison Green on May 2, 2022 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker reeks of weed I work at a very large company and have been here about a year. Due to Covid, I haven’t had to come into the office much, but now that I am, I have learned that my cube neighbor (who I’ve […] Read the full article →