Looking for Mr. Goodboss
Question: I’ve had bad luck with bosses. I expect to be treated with respect and paid what I’m worth. I … Continue reading Looking for Mr. Goodboss
Category: Coaching
Torn Between Two Jobs: How do you decide?
Question: Three months ago, my employer told us he’d had enough. He said he hadn’t been able to negotiate a … Continue reading Torn Between Two Jobs: How do you decide?
Win a Promotion, Lose a Friend
Question: When I started with my current company, I met and bonded with a coworker. We were hired at the … Continue reading Win a Promotion, Lose a Friend
New Year, Old Job, New You
Question: Several months ago, the career opportunity I’d been seeking for more than a year came open in our company. … Continue reading New Year, Old Job, New You
Fired for Not Getting Vaccinated: My Employer’s Happy New Year’s Present
This question came in from the blog’s Ask-a-Coach feature. Question: After being told for several months that our company will … Continue reading Fired for Not Getting Vaccinated: My Employer’s Happy New Year’s Present
Telling Your Bosses They’re the Reason Employees Quit
Question: How do I tell our managing partner that he and the other partners are the main reason employees quit? … Continue reading Telling Your Bosses They’re the Reason Employees Quit
Nuke Fear: An Extra Christmas Gift You Owe Yourself
Perhaps fear has been a slithering snake whispering “danger” in your ear. Possibly fear has stopped you from swallowing words … Continue reading Nuke Fear: An Extra Christmas Gift You Owe Yourself
Former Employee Now Supervises Me; Rules Commander Style
Question: Several months ago, one of my former employees returned to our company as my immediate supervisor. It’s been hell … Continue reading Former Employee Now Supervises Me; Rules Commander Style
Dodge a Bullet: 29 ?s to Ask Your New Employer and Yourself Before You Say “Yes” to a Job Offer
Have you ever started a new job and regretted it within months? Wished you’d asked more questions before you’d excitedly … Continue reading Dodge a Bullet: 29 ?s to Ask Your New Employer and Yourself Before You Say “Yes” to a Job Offer
You Were Doing Fine Until . . . What To Do When Something Unexpected Takes You Down
You were doing fine. Even rocking it. Then one small event, one you knew was small, took you down. You … Continue reading You Were Doing Fine Until . . . What To Do When Something Unexpected Takes You Down