I’m pregnant! how do I announce it at work? by Alison Green on August 6, 2024 A reader writes: My husband and I just found out that I’m pregnant, after trying for several years! I’m extremely excited, but also realized that I have no idea how to announce this at work. I’ve only been at my company for about 18 months and, in that time, no one else on my team […] Read the full article →
I yelled at my employees and they walked out by Alison Green on August 6, 2024 A reader writes: I lost my temper with several employees today. I yelled and cussed, but I did not say anything discriminatory. Before I lost it, multiple employees had done the opposite of what I instructed today. I reminded them of who they worked for. I yelled and used the “f” word. We all use […] Read the full article →
creepy coworker is following my wife, interviewers want to talk about my feelings after rejecting me, and more by Alison Green on August 6, 2024 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Can my wife report her creepy coworker to HR? My wife is in a concerning situation at work. A coworker who started out as a friend began crossing the line, making it clear he was looking for more. The comments he made were more “creepy” […] Read the full article →
my coworker keeps messaging me about my face during meetings by Alison Green on August 5, 2024 A reader writes: I am a full-time, mid-level female manager at a large consultancy, and I sometimes work with a senior strategist (a contractor). He has an off-putting habit of utilizing Zoom DMs to make comments that make it clear he is scrutinizing me instead of paying attention to the meeting. Things like, “Something must […] Read the full article →
my employee doesn’t have what it takes to do the job he wants by Alison Green on August 5, 2024 A reader writes: I’m in a tricky spot with a long-time employee, “Bob,” and I need advice on how to deliver a potentially devastating piece of feedback: “You just don’t have what it takes to succeed in this role.” Bob is interested in growing from his current position into a more senior role. He has […] Read the full article →
I was falsely accused of using ChatGPT for my work by Alison Green on August 5, 2024 A reader writes: I’ve recently taken on a new role that’s a professional downshift so that I can ultimately pivot toward more fulfilling work. It’s fun, varied work that I love, but it does mean that I am earning significantly less, and I have been taking on freelance copywriting jobs to help make up the […] Read the full article →
I was told to do less work, two of my employees hold private “accountability” meetings, and more by Alison Green on August 5, 2024 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My team was told to do less work I’ve had an interesting three months at work. During this period, my team of three was pulled aside while one service desk team member was out. We were asked in that meeting to work LESS diligently so […] Read the full article →
weekend open thread — August 3-4, 2024 by Alison Green on August 2, 2024 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 Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax, by Dorothy Gilman. A bored widow in her 60s walks into the CIA and walks out with a job as […] Read the full article →
open thread – August 2, 2024 by Alison Green on August 2, 2024 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 →
employee isn’t as productive on her WFH days, politics on LinkedIn, and more by Alison Green on August 2, 2024 It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. My employee isn’t as productive on her WFH days I work in a university on a small team of just me and one other, Claire. Claire is in her mid-30s and has been in her role for over 10 years, initially full-time and now three […] Read the full article →