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This post, lunch meetings when I can’t eat, I’ve fired my new employee before, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Lunch meetings when I can’t eat. MORE
This post, can I ignore a toxic employee who’s leaving, warning candidates about weirdness in our hiring, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Can I ignore a toxic employee during her last few days? MORE
This post, Ask a Manager speed round , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s the Ask a Manager speed round! Until 4 pm ET today, I’ll be answering as many questions as I can live, in the comment section below. How to ask questions: Submit a comment below with your question. MORE
This post, I was offered a job, not given much time for an answer, and then things went south , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Last week I was offered a job at a big government agency after a six-week interview process. MORE
This post, do I really have to have career ambition? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m the type of person who works for one and only one reason: to earn a living. I do a good job, but this is 100 percent because I’m terrified of starving in the streets and 0 percent because I genuinely care about work or want to build up a “career.”. There aren’t any jobs in the universe I’d ever actually want to do. MORE
This post, I thought of work as my family — and then they laid me off , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. MORE
This post, interview with an employee at a majority-autistic company , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Symone is a regular reader here, and she works for a majority-autistic company and is autistic herself. MORE
This post, job candidate was fired twice previously, I have to pay to volunteer, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. How much of a red flag is it if a job candidate was fired twice previously? MORE
This post, I’m constantly interrupted while I work, no comfortable space to work in at home, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. I can’t get work done because of constant interruptions. MORE
This post, being in a play with an employee, my boss yelled at my recruiter for hiring me away, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Can I be in a play where my character tries to assault my employee? MORE
This post, my staff is anxious about reopening, even though they’re vaccinated , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I manage a staff of about 50 in a publicly funded, public-facing organization. MORE
This post, if you lost your job recently, you’re eligible for 6 months of free health insurance , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. If you lost your job in the last 18 months, you can now remain on your employer-sponsored health insurance for free through September 30 , as part of the American Rescue Plan Act signed into law last month. MORE
This post, it’s your Friday good news , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s your Friday good news, with more accounts of success even in this weird time. Last year my company was so great when it came to COVID. MORE
This post, employer rejected me, then sent a list of everything I did wrong , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m a younger person who is job searching for something full-time for the first time. MORE
This post, my employees ignore my wife , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I own a small business, with about seven people working in our local office. My wife runs accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and handles all the books. MORE
This post, pretending not to know my old boss, waiting for a ride after an interview, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Can I pretend not to know who my old boss is? MORE
This post, coworkers keep interrupting my closed-door meetings, is it weird to throw a party for coworkers at your house, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Coworkers keep interrupting my closed-door meetings. MORE
This post, I want my employee to be more engaged and work more hours , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Just to preface, I’m not in the U.S. The minimum wage in my country is about $20 an hour, but the cost of living is higher than the U.S. MORE
This post, a man claiming to have an Oscar (he doesn’t) wants to give me advice on my field (that he’s not in) , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. MORE
I am very happy to be starting 2021 with a letter about witchcraft. A reader writes: I am an employee at a gas station. We have been hiring new people to fill a few positions, and I have been asked to train our new members of the team. MORE
This post, is this office culture cutting-edge or a cult? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I recently saw an entry level job opening at a fairly new company that would be a great fit for me as long as the company isn’t a weird cult. The style of the job listing gave me pause. It was less explanatory about the role and more intensely vouching for the company culture. MORE
This post, is being salaried a scam? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m at the highest hourly position in my company. Most upward mobility for me at this point is becoming salaried, and as I’ve explored it, I am perplexed. MORE
This post, new employee has gone AWOL, asking someone to mentor me, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. New employee is AWOL. MORE
This post, I reported my boss to HR on my first day, an AWOL manager, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. I reported my boss to HR on my first day. MORE
This post, my boss wants my husband to come to work so he can scold him, vaccines and BMI, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. MORE
This post, is “dear sirs” outdated or sexist? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I am hoping you can settle a debate that was brought up at work. Is “Good morning Sirs” correct, either grammatically or in modern convention? MORE
This post, my coworker is a talker and whines when I ask him to stop , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m a mid-20’s woman and I share a tiny office with two coworkers who each have multiple grandchildren. My male coworker, Bob, is a talker. MORE
This post, how do I get out of my office’s toxic positivity meetings? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: So I work at a small nonprofit in a non-U.S. country, during this pandemic. MORE
This post, do I have to wear a bra when I go back to the office? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I (25, she/her) have been lucky enough to work from home this past year. MORE
This post, HR questioned me for hours about a sex injury , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: This happened a few weeks ago and I’m hoping it’s resolved, but I’m at a loss as to what I could have done differently. MORE
This post, people are freaked out about going back to their offices , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Many workplaces that went fully remote last year are starting to set timelines for bringing people back to the office, and their employees are not happy. MORE
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APRIL 14, 2021
This post, my coworker is a talker and whines when I ask him to stop , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m a mid-20’s woman and I share a tiny office with two coworkers who each have multiple grandchildren. My male coworker, Bob, is a talker.
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APRIL 13, 2021
This post, how do I get out of my office’s toxic positivity meetings? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: So I work at a small nonprofit in a non-U.S. country, during this pandemic.
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APRIL 1, 2021
This post, my staff is anxious about reopening, even though they’re vaccinated , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I manage a staff of about 50 in a publicly funded, public-facing organization.
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APRIL 12, 2021
This post, do I have to wear a bra when I go back to the office? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I (25, she/her) have been lucky enough to work from home this past year.
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MARCH 9, 2021
This post, is being salaried a scam? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m at the highest hourly position in my company. Most upward mobility for me at this point is becoming salaried, and as I’ve explored it, I am perplexed.
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MARCH 31, 2021
This post, interview with an employee at a majority-autistic company , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Symone is a regular reader here, and she works for a majority-autistic company and is autistic herself.
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MARCH 31, 2021
This post, I want my employee to be more engaged and work more hours , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Just to preface, I’m not in the U.S. The minimum wage in my country is about $20 an hour, but the cost of living is higher than the U.S.
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MARCH 2, 2021
This post, employer rejected me, then sent a list of everything I did wrong , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m a younger person who is job searching for something full-time for the first time.
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APRIL 12, 2021
This post, people are freaked out about going back to their offices , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Many workplaces that went fully remote last year are starting to set timelines for bringing people back to the office, and their employees are not happy.
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APRIL 6, 2021
This post, HR questioned me for hours about a sex injury , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: This happened a few weeks ago and I’m hoping it’s resolved, but I’m at a loss as to what I could have done differently.
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APRIL 13, 2021
This post, job candidate was fired twice previously, I have to pay to volunteer, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. How much of a red flag is it if a job candidate was fired twice previously?
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MARCH 23, 2021
This post, a man claiming to have an Oscar (he doesn’t) wants to give me advice on my field (that he’s not in) , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.
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APRIL 15, 2021
This post, lunch meetings when I can’t eat, I’ve fired my new employee before, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Lunch meetings when I can’t eat.
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APRIL 12, 2021
This post, is this office culture cutting-edge or a cult? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I recently saw an entry level job opening at a fairly new company that would be a great fit for me as long as the company isn’t a weird cult. The style of the job listing gave me pause. It was less explanatory about the role and more intensely vouching for the company culture.
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APRIL 7, 2021
This post, can I ignore a toxic employee who’s leaving, warning candidates about weirdness in our hiring, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Can I ignore a toxic employee during her last few days?
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APRIL 14, 2021
This post, new employee has gone AWOL, asking someone to mentor me, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. New employee is AWOL.
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APRIL 7, 2021
This post, I was offered a job, not given much time for an answer, and then things went south , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Last week I was offered a job at a big government agency after a six-week interview process.
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MARCH 30, 2021
This post, is “dear sirs” outdated or sexist? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I am hoping you can settle a debate that was brought up at work. Is “Good morning Sirs” correct, either grammatically or in modern convention?
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MARCH 16, 2021
This post, I thought of work as my family — and then they laid me off , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.
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APRIL 9, 2021
This post, it’s your Friday good news , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s your Friday good news, with more accounts of success even in this weird time. Last year my company was so great when it came to COVID.
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APRIL 14, 2021
This post, do I really have to have career ambition? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m the type of person who works for one and only one reason: to earn a living. I do a good job, but this is 100 percent because I’m terrified of starving in the streets and 0 percent because I genuinely care about work or want to build up a “career.”. There aren’t any jobs in the universe I’d ever actually want to do.
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APRIL 8, 2021
This post, I’m constantly interrupted while I work, no comfortable space to work in at home, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. I can’t get work done because of constant interruptions.
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APRIL 5, 2021
This post, my boss wants my husband to come to work so he can scold him, vaccines and BMI, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go….
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MARCH 22, 2021
This post, my employees ignore my wife , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I own a small business, with about seven people working in our local office. My wife runs accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and handles all the books.
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APRIL 11, 2021
This post, pretending not to know my old boss, waiting for a ride after an interview, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Can I pretend not to know who my old boss is?
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I am very happy to be starting 2021 with a letter about witchcraft. A reader writes: I am an employee at a gas station. We have been hiring new people to fill a few positions, and I have been asked to train our new members of the team.
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APRIL 1, 2021
This post, if you lost your job recently, you’re eligible for 6 months of free health insurance , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. If you lost your job in the last 18 months, you can now remain on your employer-sponsored health insurance for free through September 30 , as part of the American Rescue Plan Act signed into law last month.
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MARCH 14, 2021
This post, I reported my boss to HR on my first day, an AWOL manager, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. I reported my boss to HR on my first day.
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MARCH 31, 2021
This post, being in a play with an employee, my boss yelled at my recruiter for hiring me away, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Can I be in a play where my character tries to assault my employee?
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APRIL 14, 2021
This post, Ask a Manager speed round , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s the Ask a Manager speed round! Until 4 pm ET today, I’ll be answering as many questions as I can live, in the comment section below. How to ask questions: Submit a comment below with your question.
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