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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... |
| 2 |
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... |
| 3 |
12/31/69 |
WORKPLACE ISSUES & THE LAW |
FBI employment not an option with felony conviction
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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... |
| 4 |
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... |
| 5 |
12/31/69 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Worker fed up with boss's (and friend) micromanaging
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A buddy in my department was put in charge of our department, making him my boss and subsequently, m... |
| 6 |
12/31/69 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Supervisor upset with boss's actions
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I’m a first line supervisor and have been having insubordination issues with my executive assistant ... |
| 7 |
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 ... |
| 8 |
12/31/69 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Employee wants acknowledgment for work
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I’m struggling with my boss’s insecurities and inability to give me credit for my work. She had me ... |
| 9 |
12/31/69 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Director doesn't mean what she says
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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... |
| 10 |
12/31/69 |
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... |
| 11 |
12/31/69 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Supervisor has dilemma with employee who arrives early to work
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I have a very competent employee that does excellent work. She’s been on the job longer than anyone... |
| 12 |
12/31/69 |
COWORKER RELATIONS |
Working struggling with co-workers
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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... |
| 13 |
12/31/69 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Boss taking credit for employee's work
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I’m struggling with my boss’s insecurities and inability to give me credit for my work. She had me ... |
| 14 |
12/31/69 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Open door is actually shut
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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... |
| 15 |
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... |
| 16 |
12/31/69 |
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... |
| 17 |
12/31/69 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Friend changes for the worse when becomes a boss
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A buddy in my department was put in charge of our department, making him my boss and subsequently, m... |
| 18 |
12/31/69 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Supervisor's troubles with assistant causes trouble for supervisor with big boss
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I’m a first line supervisor and have been having insubordination issues with my executive assistant ... |
| 19 |
10/17/03 |
COWORKER RELATIONS |
Administrative assistant fighting move to different department
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I was hired by my employer to assess the productivity of personnel in all its different departments,... |
| 20 |
03/07/04 |
CUSTOMER RELATIONS |
Small business owner tired of customers who won't pay
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I own my own lawn care service, and I work hard for the money I earn. However, I have quite a few cu... |
| 21 |
03/07/04 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Too much drama in this store
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I work in a department store where there is a lot of drama and confusion. I need to know if I should... |
| 22 |
03/07/04 |
PERSONAL WORK ISSUES |
Police officer tired of city politics, ponders career change
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I've worked since 1994 as a police officer in Hampton Roads. I'm frustrated by the city government's... |
| 23 |
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... |
| 24 |
03/09/04 |
EMPLOYEE/MANAGER RELATIONS |
Overzealous job applicant annoys manager
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I'm a partner in a medium-size law firm. We're advertising for a vacancy we have in our real estate ... |
| 25 |
03/16/04 |
COWORKER RELATIONS |
Pregnant co-worker doesn't appreciate jokes about her eating habits
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A woman in my office is about five months pregnant. She is typically very thin. Even now you can bar... |
