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: Professional growth
My Boss Made Me the Oddest Offer
Question: I just had the oddest conversation with my boss. He asked, “How would you like to own your own … Continue reading My Boss Made Me the Oddest Offer
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”?
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
Smarter Than My Boss: I Threaten Her
Question: I threaten my supervisor. It’s not my fault, but it may cost me my job. Things were going well … Continue reading Smarter Than My Boss: I Threaten Her
Recovering from Quiet Quitting: Don’t let your career dreams die
Question: The employer I work for, the branch office for a large, national corporation, is considered “the best” in our … Continue reading Recovering from Quiet Quitting: Don’t let your career dreams die