the XL gloves, the eyeball embalmers, and other stories of office supply obsessions run amok by Alison Green on April 1, 2024 Last week, we talked about sacred office supplies — supplies and equipment in your office that people hoard or that are as untouchable as holy relics. Here are 12 of my favorite stories you shared. 1. A hole punch named Sue We had a two-hole punch that sat by the copier for 16 years. It […] Read the full article →
employee came to work dressed as Jesus by Alison Green on April 1, 2024 A reader writes: I work at an up-and-coming, techy, mid-range e-comm company that’s always felt very inclusive, fun, and positive. Most employees are male and between the ages of 25-35, and are prone to ribbing and bets — “grow out your mullet for a year for $1,500,” that type of thing. One of our employees […] Read the full article →
my employee asked if I’m pregnant by Alison Green on April 1, 2024 A reader writes: I have been experiencing secondary infertility for the last year and nine months. I have gone through two rounds of IVF since last October, which has meant a lot more time away from work than usual for monitoring appointments, surgical recovery, etc. I supervise a small team of people at work, and […] Read the full article →
mother-in-law manages sister-in-law and covers up her drunk driving, lactation room is occupied, and more by Alison Green on April 1, 2024 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My mother-in-law manages my sister-in-law and covers up her drunk driving I am at a complete loss. My mother-in-law (Sally), sister-in-law (Karen), and I work for an AirBnB cleaning management company. Sally is a manager and Karen is a supervisor. Karen is currently on probation […] Read the full article →