update: I promoted one employee instead of her coworker, and now my whole team is upset by Alison Green on December 19, 2024 It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day. Remember the letter-writer who promoted one employee instead of her coworker, and […] Read the full article →
update: I’m in charge of our disgusting office kitchen by Alison Green on December 19, 2024 It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day. Remember the letter-writer who was in charge of a disgusting office kitchen? […] Read the full article →
my favorite posts of 2024 by Alison Green on December 19, 2024 Here are my favorite posts of 2024, in no particular order: 1. how much can I pet my cat on video calls? Because this is asking the important question. 2. I spent a ton of time helping 2 employees who hate each other … now they’re dating Because people are so weird. 3. I think […] Read the full article →
what’s your company doing for the holidays this year? by Alison Green on December 19, 2024 What’s your company doing for the holidays this year? Party on a boat that you can’t escape from and which will produce a confrontational email the following Monday? Potluck with questionable contributions? Swanky hotel party complete with lines of coke? Please share in the comment section! Read the full article →
director lied to HR about what I told him, fiance’s boss makes me cut her hair, and more by Alison Green on December 19, 2024 I’m on vacation. Here are some past letters that I’m making new again, rather than leaving them to wilt in the archives. 1. My director lied to HR about what I told him I’ve worked at my job for a little over two years. Six months after I started, my new boss Pam was hired. […] Read the full article →
updates: I don’t want to be pied in the face for work, and more by Alison Green on December 18, 2024 It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. 1. I don’t want to be pied in the face for work Thank you again for the response to my letter […] Read the full article →
updates: is my preferred name too cringy, banning money collections, and more by Alison Green on December 18, 2024 It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. Is my preferred name too cringy to get interviews? (#3 at the link) I did take the advice I saw […] Read the full article →
update: my boss is resentful when I do well by Alison Green on December 18, 2024 It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day. Remember the letter-writer whose boss was resentful when she did well? Here’s […] Read the full article →
the boudoir photos, the date from Shopko, and other stories of holidays at work by Alison Green on December 18, 2024 Here are 10 of my favorite stories you shared about holidays at work over the past month. 1. The empty gifts For years we had a buffet dinner at a nice local hotel, and the room had decorations, including Christmas trees. Our Secret Santa was a version where you could choose and steal gifts but […] Read the full article →
should I demote an employee who can’t do her job? by Alison Green on December 18, 2024 A reader writes: I have a staff member who was promoted beyond her capability. I have tried coaching her, and she simply does not have the skill or aptitude required for the job. I do think she could work in her original role — but to have the budget to replace her, she would need […] Read the full article →