We have a guy on our staff who has special needs. Based on his abilities, we offered him a job working with documents in the archive. But he’s against it, he wants to interact with clients. I’m not...

There’s something missing here. What was he initially hired for? And what does he currently do? The accusations of slavery and discrimination here... are frankly repulsive given the lack of specific facts. The employee may not have good people skills. Some people do and some people don’t. In our hyperbolic work environment too many people assume discrimination . Plenty of people apply for internal positions and don’t get them. Give this person feedback for how to improve or other opportunities he might be better suited for. It’s not discrimination to tell someone the truth about their skills. Done correctly, you can incentivize people to learn and improve and continue to be a valued member of your team. more

Hello! I worked as an economist in a small bank for 3.5 years. Now I’m moving to the same job in a big bank, and I’ll earn $50 more per month. I think it’s a better and more promising option. But my...

It’s your life and your career. In a polite way tell your family to MYOB. They mean well, and they love you and they might even be “right” in some... way…but it’s your life. If you think a basically lateral move in a new location will bring better opportunities then do it. more

I work from home and take my 2.5-year-old to my mother-in-law for half the day (she lives just down the street). That was the plan from the beginning and both she and my husband agreed to it. Now my...

First, I want to apologize for some of the tone deaf comments made here about what you “should” have known etc.. It is hard to arrange child care... working at home or in an office. That said, the road H….is paved with good intentions and it appears that your MIL meant well when she said yes. Say thank you and no hard feelings moving forward. Your husband however needs to step up. Whether it’s Daycare, a nanny or a part timer a jointly agreed upon solution must be be found and jointly paid for. Working from home is still working. Stopping a conference or Zoom call for potty training because you work from home cannot occur.  more

We recently had a work party and I accidentally saw something I wasn’t supposed to. Today, they announced that this woman is getting a promotion, she will become the head of a new department. They’ve...

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Your response is exactly the reason this writer has to tread lightly. We can’t just “surmise” without facts. It’s possible this... woman had already been told previously about the promotion before a “couch”, IF that’s what the writer saw. It’s also possible the writer saw her going through someone else’s desk and taking something. Assertions without facts damage people and reputations. less more

Yesterday I went to an interview for a junior economist position. They offered me to work for a month or two for free like an internship, and then, if a vacancy opens up, they might hire me. Is this...

If in the US, some states have clearly articulated laws about unpaid internships. I would do some research. If you have nothings else it may be... worth a try. BUT, keep looking. If they offer you a job after a month, great. If not you have gotten some experience and can move on. Internships are not new, and a gamble on both sides. Do you want to take a chance?, is the question you have to ask yourself. more

So I’ve got this situation at work, it’s bad enough I’m thinking of quitting. I forgot my lunch at home a couple of times, and my mom brought it over for me. Now everyone at the office keeps joking...

If you enjoy your job and want to continue working there, your actions need to correct but not alienate your colleagues. Personally, I would draft a... message to HR requesting a meeting with them, you and your boss. Explain at the meeting that you understand no harm is intended, but nonetheless, you find the name calling demeaning and harassing. Request that your boss inform the staff that petty nicknames will not be tolerated. Keep a record of of all transgressions after that meeting. If it doesn’t stop, let HR know, start looking, and find a labor lawyer or ask for settlement package to tide you over while looking for some more reasonable place to work.- more

In our company only men get promoted and raises. It’s much easier for them - work for a year and they already manage a couple of people. I’ve been working hard for four years and nothing happens for...

Start looking elsewhere . When you have secured a new position contact the Dept of Labor. Then have a consultation with a Labor lawyer.

An employee shared a bizarre experience during a recent job interview on Reddit, highlighting how interviews have changed over time. The employee, with eight years of work experience, was exploring...

Like buying real estate, unless the job is posted at a fixed hourly wage, salaries are somewhat negotiable commensurate with experience and... qualifications. The HR person was disrespectful and rude. A simple statement that the company could or would not meet the ask would have been appropriate. Walk away. more

I’m not an ambitious person, I just want a normal, calm job and I’m not chasing promotions. But my boyfriend keeps nagging me every day about why I don’t try to please the boss, don’t take overtime,...

I have run a few businesses over the last 30+ years. Clearly you have not.

I’m not an ambitious person, I just want a normal, calm job and I’m not chasing promotions. But my boyfriend keeps nagging me every day about why I don’t try to please the boss, don’t take overtime,...

Let’s begin with you have the right to be you and make your own choices. A man that you are not engaged or married to is trying to dictate one of... the fundamental domains of adult concern: the nature of how you work. Not everyone wants to climb corporate ladders, be the manager or supervisor. Good teams have 1 strong manager who motivates and coordinates the workers. There is dignity in well done work on both levels. If you are responsibly meeting your financial obligations and happy where you are at we work, your boyfriend needs to come to terms with who you are, not who he wants you to be. more

does anyone know what lets just be friends mean in a relationship

It means exactly what it states, be friends, not partners, not lovers.

Hey everyone! I work at a small company and don’t make much — honestly, I can barely get by. What really drives me crazy is that every month we all have to pitch in for coworkers’ birthday gifts. At...

Say no. Buy a card (maybe). It’s your money, spend it the way you want. If someone has a problem with your decision, let it be THEIR problem.

I'm curious and seek all input to consider. I was video recorded. By a co-worker unaware until. The OM called me to the office with the allegation. I threatened a client/participant, the experience....

Not sure where you are located but there are regulations that vary from state to state vis a vis recording. Some states require that both parties... have knowledge that recording is happening, some only one. It may be that you are in a place where both parties must consent, which would render the recording illegal. I am not certain how that would affect your employer’s ability to use it. See if you can find a free consultation with a labor attorney.  more

I have been working part-time jobs after my first degree with no luck of permanent job, I decided to go back and further my studies but still, I delayed my Masters thesis submission with the fear of...

There is what we know, what we know we don’t know, and what we don’t know that we don’t know. Your dilemma I think is in the last category. There is... something you don’t see or know about how to get the job you want. You are clearly hardworking and intelligent, but we all have blind spots. I think a career coach or some similar advisor might be helpful. more

MY FRIEND WENT I AN INTERVIEW AND HE WAS DECLINED BECAUSE OF POOR RESUME DESIGNED WAS THAT NECESSARY

I am not sure about the question “necessary”. A resume is your first impression given to the employer. It’s part of how you present yourself. If... the resume is full of typographical errors it “says” something. Not sure based on what you’ve written what the issues were or for that matter what the position is. If there is some disconnect between the interviewee and the information on the resume that might also be an issue. There’s not enough information to make a more definitive comment, but a problematic resume could be a legitimate reason not to hire.



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And this research may be more relevant than ever in the midst of the intense debates over DEI. Gentlemen, I promise none of us is headed for the tar pits. We are not relics. Women are not...

So because the article is too long for your liking, it must have been written by woman? What is your point?

Hi, everyone! Please help, what should I do now? I’ve only been working at this company for two months, and during our usual Friday beers after work, I accidentally told one of the bosses that there...

Just apologize. Explain that you tried to tell a joke and it fell flat. Offer to take him out for a beer!

Hello! I’m a pharmacist at one of the pharmacy chains. When I took this job, I specifically chose a position that came with a company car, partly because I hoped to use it occasionally for personal...

Start looking for another job that provides a company car. Make sure during the interview that you get clarity about the ability to use the vehicle... for personal travel. Don’t be shocked when they say NO. Like the rules in your mother’s house, the entity paying the insurance, maintenance and repair bills gets to set the rules.  more

I am going to just put this out there, it is so hard on ones soul to start job searching after having your own business and wearing every hat for years.

I’ve worked for myself for so long my husband says I am unemployable. On some level he is correct. When you have shouldered every decision for so... long it’s difficult to let someone else call the shots. I was briefly on a planning board where I wasn’t “the boss”. My takeaway , always respect the decision, even when I disagree.  more

I am in a business relationship (3 partners), and one of the partners, who initially started with ideas and excellent input, has all but stopped sharing information. This is a start-up, and while we...

Good contracts make good friends…

Sounds like it’s time to meet with a business coach and codify your agreements, expectations, division of labor,... etc., etc. Put together a solid partnership agreement that takes away any ambiguities about who does what.  more