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If It’s My Supervisor Who Creates the Problems, Can I Keep My Job?
Career, Coaching

If It’s My Supervisor Who Creates the Problems, Can I Keep My Job?

Question: I work in a high-stress customer service position. Our workload is extreme, and my coworkers and I work hard. … Continue reading If It’s My Supervisor Who Creates the Problems, Can I Keep My Job?

My Job is at Risk from an Alcoholic Boss
Career, Coaching, Personal growth, Professional growth

My Job is at Risk from an Alcoholic Boss

Question:  I fear that I’ll be fired tomorrow. I work for a small company owned by a man and wife, … Continue reading My Job is at Risk from an Alcoholic Boss

Director Has Ice Water in Her Veins
Bullying, Career, Professional growth

Director Has Ice Water in Her Veins

Question: I know others say they work for a difficult boss but mine stands out. You could have been writing … Continue reading Director Has Ice Water in Her Veins

We have two flawed managers, which one should we promote?
Business, Leadership, Management/supervision

We have two flawed managers, which one should we promote?

Question: When our general manager announced his early retirement, our corporate board considered hiring a new GM from outside our … Continue reading We have two flawed managers, which one should we promote?

Save Your Career From a Vindictive Manager’s Targeting: Here’s How
Bullying, Career, Coaching, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth, Uncategorized

Save Your Career From a Vindictive Manager’s Targeting: Here’s How

Question: I work for a subsidiary of a company headquartered in New York. I do a good job, but fear … Continue reading Save Your Career From a Vindictive Manager’s Targeting: Here’s How

What to do when your boss treats everyone badly
Bullying, Career, Coaching, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Office politics, Professional growth

What to do when your boss treats everyone badly

Question: My immediate supervisor, “Wally,” is nasty, narcissistic and treats all employees like scum. He screams at, threatens and lies … Continue reading What to do when your boss treats everyone badly

My Boss Cheats Customers But I Don’t Want to Lose My Job
Career, Coaching, Personal growth, Professional growth

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

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