at what point can I report my inappropriate and inflammatory coworker? by Alison Green on October 29, 2024 A reader writes: I’m having an issue with a coworker who I find deeply irritating and, frankly, am embarrassed to be professionally associated with. I have reported her more egregious actions to our manager and, after my second complaint, started documenting behavior but I don’t know what is actionable and what is petty and interpersonal. […] Read the full article →
can I opt out of AI assistants in meetings, potlucks with food-restricted coworkers, and more by Alison Green on October 29, 2024 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Can I opt out of AI assistants in meetings? In large Zoom meetings, I’ve noticed a coworker using an AI assistant to transcribe and take notes. While I understand the desire to use these kinds of tools on an ease and accessibility level, everything about […] Read the full article →
the star guest got drunk at an event I was hosting by Alison Green on October 28, 2024 A reader writes: I’m in a position where I do some industry event hosting and public interviewing. I don’t arrange any of the events, I’m just a speaker/host (I work in a related field too, but these gigs are freelance and paid separately.) I had agreed to interview someone very prestigious in their field who […] Read the full article →
Halloween at work can be a fright show by Alison Green on October 28, 2024 Pity your beleaguered colleagues in HR this week, because Halloween in offices can be frightening in all the wrong ways. You’d think workplace Halloween celebrations would be enjoyable: It’s a holiday centered around costumes and candy, after all. And many offices do manage to make Halloween a good time. Sometimes, though, things go awry. At […] Read the full article →
I panicked and told my boss I miscarried when I actually didn’t by Alison Green on October 28, 2024 A reader writes: I recently wet myself at work. I was actually in the bathroom at the time and it was right at the end of lunch. I was in a state such that I was able to go a nearby store and buy fresh clothes, but by the time I cleaned up, changed, and […] Read the full article →
giving notice when boss is an abusive jerk, vendors keep sending unhealthy food, and more by Alison Green on October 28, 2024 It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Do I have to give notice when my boss is an abusive jerk? I have worked at my current job over three years. I am in the legal field and, because of the small geographic area, most of the people in this field know each […] Read the full article →
weekend open thread – October 26-27, 2024 by Alison Green on October 25, 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. Read the full article →
open thread – October 25, 2024 by Alison Green on October 25, 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 →
aggravating coworker, boss wanted me to share my LinkedIn login, and more by Alison Green on October 25, 2024 It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. How do I stop being so aggravated by a coworker? I have a coworker who is a kind person with a lot of great qualities. They’re good at their job and an asset to the team. There is, of course, a big BUT: I find […] Read the full article →
how do people handle highly visible workspaces? by Alison Green on October 24, 2024 A reader writes: This is a low-stakes question, but I’m curious if anyone else is bothered by open-office floor plans (or otherwise very visible work spaces) and if so, any tips on how to deal with feeling strangely “on display” at all times? I work a non-customer-facing office job. I haven’t worked a true customer […] Read the full article →