| 51 |
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... |
| 52 |
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... |
| 53 |
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 ... |
| 54 |
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 ... |
| 55 |
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... |
| 56 |
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... |
| 57 |
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... |
| 58 |
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 ... |
| 59 |
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... |
| 60 |
11/10/09 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Employee disappointed in management's handling of 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... |
| 61 |
11/10/09 |
WORKPLACE ISSUES & THE LAW |
FBI does not employ convicted felons
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I understand that you were an FBI agent. Can you tell me if a person can get a job with the FBI even... |
| 62 |
10/28/09 |
COWORKER RELATIONS |
Worker overwhelmed by fragrances
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Are you aware of any polite, but effective way of addressing co-workers who wear too much heavy frag... |
| 63 |
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... |
| 64 |
10/28/09 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Manager fed up with assistant's insubordination
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My assistant is supposed to process my expense reports. She sits on them so that I get “nasty grams... |
| 65 |
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... |
| 66 |
10/13/09 |
CHANGING JOBS |
Experienced worker disgusted with official's arrogance
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I’ve had the same employer for 29 years. I’m eligible and ready to retire, but still want to work s... |
| 67 |
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... |
| 68 |
09/29/09 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Worker returns from vacation to find sticky situation
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When an administrative assistant who worked for me was reassigned because of numerous issues, my dep... |
| 69 |
09/29/09 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Employees taking advantage of new boss
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I’m a relatively new supervisor. I have a couple of employees who subtly undermine my authority wit... |
| 70 |
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... |
| 71 |
09/15/09 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Workers feel left out in company success
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Our company is all about the sales people, obviously because they bring in the money, but sometimes ... |
| 72 |
09/15/09 |
COWORKER RELATIONS |
The parking pass is not the issue
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I’ve clashed with a woman in my department from day one. She’s a financial assistant and I’m an acc... |
| 73 |
09/15/09 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Worker struggling with boss's behavior
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What do you do when you don’t have a good relationship with your boss and he deals with you by not d... |
| 74 |
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... |
| 75 |
09/01/09 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Employees want boss supportive of training
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Whenever any of us ask our boss for training, he always says, “I don’t need you to be better at your... |
