| 1 |
03/02/10 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Probationary period of concern to new employee
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I was hired as an account analyst for a healthcare company about three months ago. They have an eigh... |
| 2 |
03/02/10 |
COWORKER RELATIONS |
Worker fed up with colleague's lack of pitching in
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This may sound petty but I’ve had it with one of my colleague’s unwillingness to pitch in. In the ad... |
| 3 |
03/02/10 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Setting the record straight
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In my February 16th column ("Worker humiliated when asking for advance") my advice for the reader ("... |
| 4 |
02/16/10 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Worker humiliated when asking for advance
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This recession has really hurt my business. Deals have been slow in coming and when they do, they’r... |
| 5 |
02/16/10 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Worker wants some compassion from employer
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I’ve had it with my employer. First, it was the November Nor’easter, and now this winter snow storm... |
| 6 |
02/16/10 |
CHANGING JOBS |
Consultant not eager to switch to full-time employment
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I’m a seasoned security consultant for several companies, none of which compete with each other. My... |
| 7 |
02/02/10 |
COWORKER RELATIONS |
Sales manager tired of abusive language
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I'm a sales manager for a small restaurant/catering company. When the chef, sous chef, and I arrived... |
| 8 |
02/02/10 |
CUSTOMER RELATIONS |
Customer service is an essential element for the workplace
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Some of the comments I received about the bakery owner's customer service in my January 19 colu... |
| 9 |
02/02/10 |
WORKPLACE ISSUES & THE LAW |
Job candidate concerned about effect of MBA on securing job
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Do I have to include my MBA on my resume and on an employer's application? I think because of m... |
| 10 |
01/19/10 |
COWORKER RELATIONS |
Worker says job security isn't due to relationship with owner
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I just survived another company layoff where I've been employed for the past year. Of course, I... |
| 11 |
01/19/10 |
COWORKER RELATIONS |
Manager being bullied by colleague
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My issue with a colleague may sound trivial to you, but I hope you will take it seriously. This coll... |
| 12 |
01/19/10 |
CUSTOMER RELATIONS |
Customer upset with bakery owner's response to problem
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A local bakery I frequent needs to work on its customer service. When we cut into my son’s birthday ... |
| 13 |
01/05/10 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Work philosophy has H.E.A.R.T.
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Over the holidays, I received quite a few emails commenting on the work philosophy I developed (H.EA... |
| 14 |
01/05/10 |
COWORKER RELATIONS |
Worker's use of postage meter is questioned
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I’m really bothered by what I think is unethical behavior of one of my colleagues. Our company has ... |
| 15 |
01/05/10 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Stay-at-home mom desires to reenter the working world
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I’ve been a stay-at-home mother for almost ten years. Like most families, ours is feeling the reces... |
| 16 |
12/24/09 |
WORKPLACE ISSUES & THE LAW |
Job offer hinges on getting security clearance
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My husband recently applied for a job at Ft. Monroe as a contractor and got a conditional offer. Th... |
| 17 |
12/24/09 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Boss not sure how to deal with early bird employee
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I have a very competent employee that does excellent work. She’s been on the job longer than anyone... |
| 18 |
12/24/09 |
COWORKER RELATIONS |
Male employee frustrated with female co-workers' behavior
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I’m a male working at a unisex clothing store, and I'm having a tough time with a few of my fem... |
| 19 |
12/08/09 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Dropped freelancer questions company's decision
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I was doing freelance work for a company for over four years, and then out of the blue they dropped ... |
| 20 |
12/08/09 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Worker fed up with boss's lack of support
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I’m struggling with my boss’s insecurities and inability to give me credit for my work. She had me ... |
| 21 |
12/08/09 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Management needs to say what it means
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I’ve been a state employee for over 12 years. I’m a mid-level supervisor, so I understand and adher... |
| 22 |
11/24/09 |
COWORKER RELATIONS |
Co-worker says no to retirement party
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A co-worker of mine, who is also a real good friend, is retiring at the end of this year. Because of... |
| 23 |
11/24/09 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Worker frustrated with friend who became his boss
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A buddy in my department was put in charge of our department, making him my boss and subsequently, m... |
| 24 |
11/24/09 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Supervisor anxious about meeting scheduled with HR
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I’m a first line supervisor and have been having insubordination issues with my executive assistant ... |
| 25 |
11/10/09 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Worker says money's too tight to give to office project
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I understand and have no problem with the concept of giving to those who are less fortunate, but som... |
