March 22, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments coworker is taking credit for my work when she applies for jobs, scam job offer, and more — Ask a Manager It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker is taking credit for my work when she applies for jobs I ... Read More
March 21, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments how do I stop myself from getting overly attached in the application process? — Ask a Manager A reader writes: I was in law school, but between middling grades and some very personal issues, have since decided to pivot to paralegal ... Read More
March 21, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments the complaint about a new hire, the colleague who doesn’t do any work, and more — Ask a Manager Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. We got a complaint call about a new hire before she started Thanks so much for ... Read More
March 21, 2024 ask the readers 0 Comments let’s talk about kindness at work — Ask a Manager I graduated college right before the ’07/08 financial crisis. I had no practical experience/internships and didn’t find an office job; I fell into service ... Read More
March 21, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments my boss is upset I went over her head, I overheard damaging gossip, and more — Ask a Manager It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. I went over my (bad) manager’s head and she’s upset I work in a ... Read More
March 20, 2024 ask the readers 0 Comments stories of Machiavellian triumphs at work, part 2 — Ask a Manager Last week, I asked about Machiavellian things you’ve seen or done at work. Here’s part two of my favorites. (Part one was Monday.) 1. ... Read More
March 20, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments how can we get people to stop applying for every open position we have? — Ask a Manager how can we get people to stop applying for every open position we have? by Alison Green on March 20, 2024 A reader writes: ... Read More
March 20, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments why ask my salary expectations if you’re not going to meet them? — Ask a Manager A reader writes: I had a recent situation that left me pretty frustrated, but now I’m wondering if I was just completely unrealistic in ... Read More
March 20, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments candidate’s mom keeps emailing to follow up for her, pimple patches at work, and more — Ask a Manager It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Candidate’s mom keeps emailing to follow up on her behalf I’m in a position ... Read More
March 19, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments can I negotiate a later schedule before accepting a job? — Ask a Manager A reader writes: Are hours ever negotiable? I’m in the late stages of interviewing for what I honestly think is my dream job: I ... Read More