I told a little white lie; my boss hasn’t figured it out
Question: I lied to my boss. It wasn’t a big lie and at the time it felt safer to lie. … Continue reading I told a little white lie; my boss hasn’t figured it out
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My co-workers think I slept my way to the top. I didn’t, but the rumors are taking their toll
Question: Last week, our office manager, who handles human resources for our company, accused me of sleeping with my boss. … Continue reading My co-workers think I slept my way to the top. I didn’t, but the rumors are taking their toll
My Coworker Barges In, I’ve Had Enough, I Swatted Her
Question: My coworker barges into my office when I’m on the phone with customers and interrupts me with questions, derailing … Continue reading My Coworker Barges In, I’ve Had Enough, I Swatted Her
My Job Bores Me To Tears, But I Don’t Dare Jump
Question: For the last eight months, I’ve tried everything I can think of to make myself like my job. Nothing … Continue reading My Job Bores Me To Tears, But I Don’t Dare Jump
Not Sure What I’m Doing That Ticks Off My Coworkers: Is It That I’m Fast & Young?
Question: I like my job. I work hard and fast. I want to get ahead. This irritates two of my … Continue reading Not Sure What I’m Doing That Ticks Off My Coworkers: Is It That I’m Fast & Young?
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
Unemployment’s Ugly Sibling: Underemployment–What To Do If You’re Underemployed
You’re lucky to have a job, except you don’t feel lucky. Perhaps you work parttime but need full-time work. You … Continue reading Unemployment’s Ugly Sibling: Underemployment–What To Do If You’re Underemployed
Staying Upbeat at Work Despite an Emotionally Abusive Spouse
Question: I work in sales and COVID-19 has knocked our business to its knees. I fear being laid off and … Continue reading Staying Upbeat at Work Despite an Emotionally Abusive Spouse
Protecting My Privacy from a Coworker’s Prying Eyes
Question: What rights do I have when my employer’s receptionist repeatedly invades my privacy by opening my personal mail? I … Continue reading Protecting My Privacy from a Coworker’s Prying Eyes
When Your Boss is the Bully & Has All the Power
Question: Soon after I started a job as an HR generalist, my new peers came to me saying, “I don’t … Continue reading When Your Boss is the Bully & Has All the Power