weekend open thread – April 15-16, 2023 by Alison Green on April 14, 2023 This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here are the rules for the weekend posts. Book recommendation of the week: The Helpline, by Katherine Collette. A woman who’s better with numbers than with people gets pushed into a job answering a senior citizens helpline. What […] Read the full article →
it’s your Friday good news by Alison Green on April 14, 2023 It’s your Friday good news! 1. “Add me to the growing list of readers who never thought they would be a part of the Friday Good News! I worked at a job for twenty years, moving my way up from entry-level to full-time staff member. I loved the majority of people I worked with, even […] Read the full article →
open thread – April 14-15, 2023 by Alison Green on April 14, 2023 It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on any work-related questions that you want to talk about (that includes school). If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet*, but this is a chance to take your questions to […] Read the full article →
asking candidates about their least favorite parts of their jobs, coworker snooped through my personal files, and more by Alison Green on April 14, 2023 It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. I ask candidates about their least favorite part of their job — should I not? I read the post yesterday on oddball interview questions, and I’m hoping I’m not being a jerk with my favorite question. In the last year or so, I’ve started asking […] Read the full article →
is it bad to write “see resume” in an online application system’s endless fields? by Alison Green on April 13, 2023 A reader writes: I may have flubbed a job application by doing this and am gently kicking myself, but wanted to get your opinion. I am an accomplished mid-career professional with 20+ years of experience in my fairly niche field. I’m not aggressively looking to change jobs but a role popped up on LinkedIn that […] Read the full article →
updates: the bad temper, the patronizing boss, and more by Alison Green on April 13, 2023 Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. How can I keep my temper at work? I did not pass my probation and was let go (I hadn’t driven that day so got to walk through the city with some of my stuff in the pouring rain, very atmospheric). My husband has been incredibly supportive […] Read the full article →
how do you decide whether or not to relocate for a job? by Alison Green on April 13, 2023 It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: I am currently in a position where I am content, but I keep my LinkedIn to “open” because, well, why not? Recently I was contacted by a recruiter for a position I’m interested in but I’m not sure about the location. It would require a […] Read the full article →
teenager’s job wants her to go on a weekend retreat, oddball interview questions, and more by Alison Green on April 13, 2023 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Teenager’s job wants her to go on a weekend retreat My daughter is 15 and has her first job. Supervisor messages everyone she is planning a team-building event which will be a Friday to Sunday summer girls getaway at an AirBnB somewhere. Supervisor’s message goes […] Read the full article →
my company is not planning well for my retirement … what’s my responsibility? by Alison Green on April 12, 2023 A reader writes: I have worked for the same small company (less than 20 employees, including the owners) for almost 30 years. I am full-time, salaried, and exempt and handle a niche set of clients who have specific rules and regulations that must be followed. Approximately 85% of my work falls in two busy seasons, […] Read the full article →
everything you need to know about how to quit your job by Alison Green on April 12, 2023 Getting ready to resign? Here’s a round-up of advice on how to do it. how much notice to give how much notice should you give when you resign? how do I resign gracefully when my boss wants more notice? giving notice when boss will tell you to leave immediately do I have to give two […] Read the full article →