| 101 |
09/01/09 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Worker hopes former colleague leaves past behind
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I have found a guy I worked with over ten years ago via the Internet. Our relationship ended on a b... |
| 102 |
09/01/09 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Executive's positive results with handling of pink slip
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I think you will appreciate how I dealt with the terrible situation I found myself in. I hope you w... |
| 103 |
09/29/09 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Music teacher unexpectedly loses much-needed work
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I’m a freelance music teacher in New England for nursery-age kids. With this tough economy, I value... |
| 104 |
10/13/09 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Unsanitary co-workers spread swine flu fears
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We are all told constantly to wash our hands as much as possible as one of the deterrents to getting... |
| 105 |
10/13/09 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Wealth advisor considers closing office day after Thanksgiving
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I’m a wealth advisor and managing director of an independent practice in Northern Virginia. As ever... |
| 106 |
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... |
| 107 |
10/28/09 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Worker feels insignificant
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Up until recently, I was the “go-to-girl” in my office. Starting with our big boss, everyone came t... |
| 108 |
12/31/69 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Workplace Woes: 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... |
| 109 |
12/31/69 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Worker upset the way company director handled layoffs
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I have survived my first layoff and I can’t say that I feel good. I’m actually feeling quite miserab... |
| 110 |
12/31/69 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Workplace Woes: 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... |
| 111 |
12/31/69 |
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 ... |
| 112 |
12/31/69 |
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... |
| 113 |
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 ... |
| 114 |
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... |
| 115 |
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... |
| 116 |
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 ("... |
| 117 |
03/30/10 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Job seeker does not trust director's assistant
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As instructed over the phone by an executive assistant for a PR director I want to work for, I email... |
| 118 |
04/13/10 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Job seekers ill-prepared for informational interviews
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I understand why young people are interested in talking to older people who have jobs in fields they... |
| 119 |
04/13/10 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
No desire to see business colleague
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I’m dreading the possibility of running into a person who blew me off TWICE. I asked her to meet wit... |
| 120 |
04/27/10 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Job seeker fed up with job fairs
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I’ve been job hunting longer than I care to admit. I do the things you and other consultants have s... |
| 121 |
04/27/10 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Trainer very upset about being snookered twice by old friend
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Over 15 years ago, an old military buddy entered the private sector and pleaded with me to invest se... |
| 122 |
05/11/10 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Emails need to be handled like phone calls and face-to-face meetings
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I’m sick and tired of not getting any acknowledgment or confirmation when I email an answer to a per... |
| 123 |
05/25/10 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Employee's past work experience dismissed by new colleagues
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I’ve recently been hired by a company that competes with my former employer. This new employer, how... |
| 124 |
06/08/10 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Job candidate unsure of what to say to competitor if situation arises
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I recently met a guy through a mutual acquaintance and when it became apparent that we were in a sim... |
| 125 |
06/08/10 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Job candidate surprised that interview was a lot more than an interview
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I know it’s a buyer’s market in real estate right now. Similarly, an employer has the upper hand in... |
