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Employee Threw Me Under the Bus
Career, Coaching, Management/supervision, Office politics, Professional growth, Uncategorized

Employee Threw Me Under the Bus

Question: I’m a new supervisor and one of my employees threw me under the bus even though I’ve repeatedly helped … Continue reading Employee Threw Me Under the Bus

My Job Is In Jeopardy Over A Comment I Made to a Friend On My Own Time
Career, Management/supervision, Professional growth

My Job Is In Jeopardy Over A Comment I Made to a Friend On My Own Time

Question: When my company promoted me to supervisor, my best friend took me out for a drink. That night he … Continue reading My Job Is In Jeopardy Over A Comment I Made to a Friend On My Own Time

Caught Job Hunting During the Workday
Career, Personal growth, Professional growth

Caught Job Hunting During the Workday

Question: This morning my boss discovered I was job hunting during the workday. I have no idea how he figured … Continue reading Caught Job Hunting During the Workday

Drama Queens & Kings: Office Politics on Steroids
Bullying, Career, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

Drama Queens & Kings: Office Politics on Steroids

I work with two drama queens. “Arielle” is always sure I or others are out to get her and make … Continue reading Drama Queens & Kings: Office Politics on Steroids

What Did I Do Wrong On My Resume?
Career, Professional growth

What Did I Do Wrong On My Resume?

Question: I was laid off two months ago after working for my former employer for nearly two decades. At first … Continue reading What Did I Do Wrong On My Resume?

I Ticked Off The Head Of Finance
Career, Office politics, Professional growth

I Ticked Off The Head Of Finance

Question: I’m a senior professional in a large corporation. My success depends on my ability to interact well with the … Continue reading I Ticked Off The Head Of Finance

Offer Letter Blues
Career, Coaching, Professional growth

Offer Letter Blues

Question: I started a small business last year and am about to hire my first employee. I interviewed several candidates … Continue reading Offer Letter Blues

I’m Losing A Battle I Never Wanted To Fight
Career, Coaching, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

I’m Losing A Battle I Never Wanted To Fight

Question: I’m losing a battle I don’t want to fight. The problem recently erupted, but has simmered for three months, … Continue reading I’m Losing A Battle I Never Wanted To Fight

Fighting for My Job and Help With A Resume
Career, Professional growth

Fighting for My Job and Help With A Resume

Question: On December 3rd, a large national firm recently bought the company where I work.  By the following Monday, the … Continue reading Fighting for My Job and Help With A Resume

I Ticked Off The Head Of Finance. What Do I Do?
Career, Coaching, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

I Ticked Off The Head Of Finance. What Do I Do?

Question: I’m a senior professional in a large corporation. My success depends on my ability to interact well with the … Continue reading I Ticked Off The Head Of Finance. What Do I Do?

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