| 626 |
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... |
| 627 |
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... |
| 628 |
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 ... |
| 629 |
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... |
| 630 |
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 ... |
| 631 |
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... |
| 632 |
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... |
| 633 |
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 ("... |
| 634 |
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... |
| 635 |
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... |
| 636 |
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... |
| 637 |
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... |
| 638 |
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... |
| 639 |
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... |
| 640 |
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... |
| 641 |
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... |
| 642 |
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... |
| 643 |
06/22/10 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Should job seeker send overdue thank you note to interviewer?
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I had a job interview almost three weeks ago. It didn’t go well at all. Right after it was over, I... |
| 644 |
07/06/10 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Caller bugged by call waiting
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What’s your position with the call waiting feature on phones? I take issue with individuals who cal... |
| 645 |
07/20/10 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Worker wants cake and eat it too
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After a long search, I got a much needed full-time job with great pay, benefits, and a super boss. ... |
| 646 |
03/09/04 |
WORKPLACE ISSUES & THE LAW |
Co-worker wearing scented oils is stinking up office
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One of my coworkers loves to wear scented oils from the health food store. Many employees have asked... |
| 647 |
08/10/04 |
WORKPLACE ISSUES & THE LAW |
Fired employee still waiting for last paycheck
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I was recently fired by a Hampton Roads company that I had been with for over 2 years, and I have no... |
| 648 |
09/06/05 |
WORKPLACE ISSUES & THE LAW |
Is company legally obligated to pay for unused vacation time?
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I would like your advice on the following question. It has to do with a company I was recently emplo... |
| 649 |
03/29/05 |
WORKPLACE ISSUES & THE LAW |
"Off the cuff" remarks may not be sufficient basis for lawsuit
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I had a feeling this day would come. I've been working for over 20 years for a distribution company.... |
| 650 |
05/31/05 |
WORKPLACE ISSUES & THE LAW |
Manager who grabbed worker around neck can be charged with assault
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I'd like to bring to your attention an incident that occurred in my workplace. Earlier this month, m... |
