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Your Supervisor Wants to Squash You?: What Part of The Problem Do You Own?
Career, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

Your Supervisor Wants to Squash You?: What Part of The Problem Do You Own?

Question: Normally, my new employer’s office manager hires and supervises administrative assistants, but she was on a cruise in March … Continue reading Your Supervisor Wants to Squash You?: What Part of The Problem Do You Own?

Four Mistakes That Could Cost You a Job
Career, Personal growth, Professional growth

Four Mistakes That Could Cost You a Job

You expected a job offer. You knew you interviewed well.  The interviewer shook your hand when you both stood up, … Continue reading Four Mistakes That Could Cost You a Job

Dishonest Former Supervisor’s Bad Reference Haunts Me
Career, Office politics, Professional growth

Dishonest Former Supervisor’s Bad Reference Haunts Me

Question: After eight months of putting up with a problem supervisor, “Alex,” I quit a job I liked and left … Continue reading Dishonest Former Supervisor’s Bad Reference Haunts Me

Supervisor asks me to rat out my coworker
Career, Office politics, Professional growth

Supervisor asks me to rat out my coworker

Question: “Stacey” and I share an office. She constantly complains about our supervisor, the amount of work he gives her … Continue reading Supervisor asks me to rat out my coworker

COO Leaves Bodies In His Wake
Office politics, Professional growth

COO Leaves Bodies In His Wake

Question: One of my key managers just threatened to quit unless I allow him to report directly to me rather … Continue reading COO Leaves Bodies In His Wake

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