the intern who set up a cot and other stories of internships gone wrong by Alison Green on September 8, 2021 With summer internships ending, here are 10 of the most intriguing intern stories that readers have shared in the past. But first, for the record, most interns are great! But when things go wrong, they tend to really go wrong. Read these with nostalgia for what it’s like to be new to the work world. […] Read the full article →
how do I transition from a corporate job to non-office work? by Alison Green on September 2, 2021 It’s the Thursday “ask the readers.” This week we’ve got two questions on similar themes. Letter 1 I am a young woman in my mid-20’s who by most accounts has followed the path to success. I graduated with a dual degree in less than four years, I got a steady job in my intended industry […] Read the full article →
dealing with customers who are angry that we require masks and proof of vaccination by Alison Green on August 26, 2021 It’s the Thursday “ask the readers.” A reader writes: I work for a medium/large-sized performing arts organization. My org has been completely shuttered for what will be almost 20 months by the time we (fingers crossed) do our first performances in the fall. Needless to say, the pandemic has been pretty devastating for our entire […] Read the full article →
the confetti, the playwright, and other stories of revenge on jerks at work by Alison Green on August 23, 2021 Recently I asked you to share stories of times when you triumphed over a jerk at work. Here are 11 more of my favorites (part 1 was last week). 1. The revenge “I work in engineering, and I had a program manager Todd who had risen through the ranks on his ‘business savvy,’ which turned […] Read the full article →
the sick call with sound effects, the cheesecake, and other stories of triumphs over jerks at work by Alison Green on August 19, 2021 Last week we had the agony of mortification, and this week we have the ecstasy of triumph! I asked you to share stories of times when you triumphed over a jerk at work, and here are 11 of my favorites. There were so many good stories that a part 2 is coming next week! 1. […] Read the full article →
is it crazy to quit my job to go freelance in 2021? by Alison Green on August 19, 2021 It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: I am considering leaving my job to build my own business as a freelancer (copywriting / digital content marketing). I’m not ready to quit just yet, but I plan to start building up my savings account and take on more side projects and sign up […] Read the full article →
tell us your stories of triumphing over work jerks by Alison Green on August 12, 2021 Earlier this week a commenter shared this magnificent story: My first job out of college was a sales job with a very overbearing, bullying boss (he made at least one guy cry while I was there). I am a pretty deadpan guy, especially when I’m nervous, and my boss had a huge personality and wanted […] Read the full article →
how do I adjust to working 8 hours a day? by Alison Green on August 5, 2021 It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: I’m currently a college student interning with a firm for the summer and doing office work for the first time in my life. I am a good student, entering my third year this fall, but I’m really struggling with work. I am working a normal Mon-Friday […] Read the full article →
how can I look more polished at work? by Alison Green on July 29, 2021 It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: While I’m currently working from home, I’m thinking forward to returning to the office soonish. I work in a business casual office (slightly more towards the casual side). I understand what counts as professional dress, but the polished and appearing-office-proper part of going to the […] Read the full article →
should I leave my job if I don’t have to work for money? by Alison Green on July 22, 2021 It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: I work a job I’m overall “meh” about. There are lots of good things: it’s a prestigious company with fantastic pay and benefits, I’m now doing really well (just promoted), and, on some days, I like or even really like it. That said, it’s definitely […] Read the full article →