Choosing Yourself: When it’s time to take a breather
Question: I started working when I was twelve. I swept the floors and wiped down the shelves for a gas … Continue reading Choosing Yourself: When it’s time to take a breather
Category: Career
Last Man Standing
Question: I received an unexpected email this morning from the head of HR: “We have reassigned you to the … Continue reading Last Man Standing
My Promotion Vanished
My Promotion Vanished Question: Four months ago, two people from my organization suddenly left. One moved out of state. The … Continue reading My Promotion Vanished
How to Turn Down a Job Offer—and should you? 6 questions to ask.
Question: I had high hopes when I started my job search in February. Despite what I’d heard about the job … Continue reading How to Turn Down a Job Offer—and should you? 6 questions to ask.
Should I Accept a Promotion Without a Raise? : Is My Employer Kidding By Expecting Me to Say “Yes”?
Question: An email with the subject line “good news” arrived in my inbox from my supervisor this morning. The good … Continue reading Should I Accept a Promotion Without a Raise? : Is My Employer Kidding By Expecting Me to Say “Yes”?
We Do the Same Job; He Gets Paid a LOT More
Question: “Bill” and I spent the last year and a half working alongside each other. We handle the same job … Continue reading We Do the Same Job; He Gets Paid a LOT More
Fired for Not Smiling–This is Not a Joke
Question: My supervisor fired me last Friday for “not smiling enough.” Who thinks that’s a reason to fire someone?—well, apparently … Continue reading Fired for Not Smiling–This is Not a Joke
Rage Applying: An Act of Revenge Against A Problem Employer
You’ve had the worst day—worst week—worst month—at work. You’re overloaded, micro-managed by a boss you can’t stand and underpaid. … Continue reading Rage Applying: An Act of Revenge Against A Problem Employer
Left Behind: Everyone else is light years ahead of me
Question: While I was congratulating myself on staying employed during the pandemic, moving up in my company from worker … Continue reading Left Behind: Everyone else is light years ahead of me
Are Employers Not Hiring Anymore & Does Being Unemployed Hurt Your Chances of Finding a Job?
Question: Is it just me, or are employers not hiring anymore? A year ago, I decided I wanted a new … Continue reading Are Employers Not Hiring Anymore & Does Being Unemployed Hurt Your Chances of Finding a Job?