My Boss Cheats Customers But I Don’t Want to Lose My Job
Question: Three months ago, I finally found an employer that would let me work between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., … Continue reading My Boss Cheats Customers But I Don’t Want to Lose My Job
Category: Career
Unemployment’s Ugly Sibling: Underemployment–What To Do If You’re Underemployed
You’re lucky to have a job, except you don’t feel lucky. Perhaps you work parttime but need full-time work. You … Continue reading Unemployment’s Ugly Sibling: Underemployment–What To Do If You’re Underemployed
Employee Thought He Deserved the Job I Landed…Now Gunning for Me
Question: I recently landed a dream job managing a department for a strong, growing company. On my first day, I … Continue reading Employee Thought He Deserved the Job I Landed…Now Gunning for Me
A Performance Improvement Plan Means Your Manager Plans to Fire You, Right?
Question: I’m been ordered to call you. Nothing personal against you, but I’m not having any. For the last year, … Continue reading A Performance Improvement Plan Means Your Manager Plans to Fire You, Right?
My boss asked for feedback and I told the truth. Big mistake. What now?
Question: After my boss made a presentation to staff that fell flat, he came into my office, closed the door, … Continue reading My boss asked for feedback and I told the truth. Big mistake. What now?
Bad References Haunt You: 2 Steps You Can Take Right Now
Question: Our company isn’t doing well, and my current employer needs to lay me off. I’m on good terms with … Continue reading Bad References Haunt You: 2 Steps You Can Take Right Now
Own Jealousy Before It Owns You: strategies when jealousy bites (hard)
You appreciate Josh. Or, at least you did until last week. It still stings that he upstaged you when you … Continue reading Own Jealousy Before It Owns You: strategies when jealousy bites (hard)
Targeted: New Supervisor Wants to Run Me Off
Question: Note: this post addressed a question that came in through the Ask a Coach section of this blog. Two … Continue reading Targeted: New Supervisor Wants to Run Me Off
Failing Grade in Office Politics
Note: This post responds to questions posed in the Ask a Coach section of workplacecoachblog. Question: I’m getting a failing … Continue reading Failing Grade in Office Politics
Staying Upbeat at Work Despite an Emotionally Abusive Spouse
Question: I work in sales and COVID-19 has knocked our business to its knees. I fear being laid off and … Continue reading Staying Upbeat at Work Despite an Emotionally Abusive Spouse