Hi! I really have a problem, I keep forgetting what else I need to do at work. I already make a daily plan and check it all the time, but as soon as I get distracted by urgent issues, I can’t remember...

Is this forgetting/distractibility something new for you or an existing trend that is now having a negative impact on your work? Either way it is... worth considering what has changed in you and or your environment.
I would also recommend assessing whether the interruptions are truly urgent, important, and your responsibility. If not, is there a way you can indicate to coworkers that you are engaged in focused work and unavailable to them? If they are your responsibility, could any of them be preemptively addressed before they become interruptions and/or postponed until you’ve completed your previous task?
It may also be worth discussing with HR and or management how the interruptions impact your productivity and ways to minimize the interruptions so you can maximize your productivity. Bringing it up proactively, especially if you suggestion solutions, will almost certainly look better then ignoring or trying to hide it until your manager brings it up.  more

Good afternoon. I want to share my situation. I have the most powerful computer at work because I officially asked for it and explained why I need it for my job. Management approved it and gave me a...

If she is threatening you I would definitely say that can and should be reported to management and/or HR. It may also be a good time to conduct a bit... of a self audit and (re)document how the more powerful computer directly impacts your work accomplishments.  more

I like learning new things, even though I have a job. I found a three-month course to level up my skills, but here’s the problem - I’d need to leave work an hour early twice a week. My boss is totally...

If you haven’t already you could try the following:
1. Document and present to your boss exactly how you believe the course will benefit in your... current position and what that would mean for the company.
2. If you have personal days, Flex Time, or other time off available, ask if you could divide that time between days to cover at least part of the required time for the course.
3. Consider asking HR if there are any official policies on professional development opportunities.
4. Consider reaching out to the course providers to see if they might offer it at other times or in other formats such as asynchronous or remote vs in person that may be more compatible with your work schedule. more

My husband and parents don’t understand me. They ask how I could quit my job as a sous-chef and start working as a cook in a school cafeteria. But I think this job is more important. When kids enjoy...

Are your husband and family worried about the financial sustainability or the lack of prestige in such a job change? If you’d be taking a pay cut,... have you assessed your budget and how you can afford the loss of pay? If you’d have or are considering kids it may also help them understand you decision if you put it in terms of time you can spend with your kids and family vs working when they are finished school for the day.  more

Any tips for facing what I believe to be age discrimination? I am over 60. I've had 3 interviews, none of the intervewsees were over 35 (max), and I heard nothing after the interview, despite being...

If you are already concerned about age discrimination, I would not recommend this. Asking for in person when offered virtual increases the likely hood... you will be seen as tech challenged, which isn’t a good look in this day and age.  more

Any tips for facing what I believe to be age discrimination? I am over 60. I've had 3 interviews, none of the intervewsees were over 35 (max), and I heard nothing after the interview, despite being...

Without more information I’m not sure it’s fair to assume age discrimination.

Did you follow up the interview with a thank you email, preferably... directly to the interviewer(s)?

Was there any discussion of when you should expect to hear from them? If all the interviewer says is “we’ll contact you” make sure you ask follow up questions regarding the timing, communication method, and from whom you should expect the communication. If you don’t hear back in the timeframe stated, I would reach out for an update.  more