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Age is just a number and we should never use it to define who we are. Unfortunately, we do. We are victims of society’s bias about aging; a society that tells us that our age determines our competence, our stamina, our ability to learn new things, our marketability, our self-worth. MORE
This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here are the rules for the weekend posts. Book recommendation of the week: Hench , by Natalie Zina Walschots. Jennifer at Captain Awkward recommended this, and I loved it. MORE
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to some tough times for a lot of professionals in the UK, especially those who are on the lookout for a new job. MORE
You are walking down the street and notice a woman walking beside you. She is holding a little girl’s hand who can’t be a day older than four. The girl yammers away, talking about fruit loops and art class, asking her mother why they are in such a hurry. MORE
It’s five answers to five questions, plus a bonus. Here we go…. Interviewer asked what I’d do with a live elephant in the parking lot. I had an interview today that involved a very odd question: What would I do if a client dropped off a live elephant in our parking lot? MORE
My son supposedly writes a story every day. We didn’t start this way. We started when he was supposed to write essays to practice for the European AP history test and instead, he wrote essays about how the topic is inherently racist and imperialist and we probably need another French Revolution. MORE
A reader writes: HR recently shared an applicant’s email address with me (think “firstname.nickname_69@yahoo.com”) and when I saw it, I chuckled a bit and thought it must be someone quite young and immature. HR saw my reaction and told me that he included a note mentioning that he was born in 1969, and that is the reason for number in his email address. I have to admit, my immediate thought was WHY? MORE
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer who was stuck in endless interviews with a company that couldn’t make up its mind ? MORE
Let’s time travel back to the pre-Internet days of 1975. Long-distance phone calls were $1 per minute, so people received most of their communications via US mail, and Christmas cards were so important that the average number of families on a list was 300. MORE
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. My boss assumes we’re slacking off when we work from home. Phil got worse. During the first week of May, Phil ordered everyone to come back to the office full-time, no more WFH whatsoever. MORE
With 2020 almost over, HR and business leaders alike have been more worried about what would happen to the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) and the Families First Corona Response Act (FFCRA). Congress finally came through and passed a $900 billion stimulus package on Sunday night. MORE
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer whose employee asked for a 170% raise ? Here’s the update. Thank you (and everyone who commented) for your advice! MORE
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Back in 2015, I printed a letter from someone who had learned she might have cancer. MORE
For many, 2020 has been a year of 1000 paper cuts. Rather than one big event resulting in a dramatic case of spontaneous combustion it has been the one thousand paper cuts shredding our optimism, cutting away at our self-efficacy, and dicing our energy into exhaustion. MORE
Envy is bad. It’s one of the seven deadly sins, along with its pals pride, greed, wrath, lust, gluttony, and sloth. It’s super destructive if you just focus on what other people have. But Amy Alkon flipped that on its head with her article in Psychology Today, The Power of Positive Envy. MORE
It’s your Friday good news, with more accounts of success even in this weird time. I’ve worked for my organization for about 15 years, and have moved up from a part-time nights-and-weekends role into a fairly senior staff position. MORE
Earlier this month, I asked you to share your funniest office holiday stories. Here are 10 of my favorites. The coal. I worked in a mess of a frat party type workplace. The Christmas Eve midnight shift was just us two interns, and a big boss. Myself and the other intern were working in the warehouse and Big Boss was holding down the main office. The other intern was “secretly” dating the big boss (but told me, so I assume she also told everyone else). MORE
It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go…. Company made me a job offer, then tried to lower the salary. I recently accepted a new job offer, or at least I thought I did. MORE
To all our Readers, Friends and Colleagues, regardless of faith: Our Best Wishes to You and Your Family for a Very Merry Christmas. If you can’t see the photo above, please [ Click Here ]. MORE
Remember the letter-writer whose boss was pressuring her to take his kidney for the kidney transplant she needs? The first update was here , second was here , and here’s the latest. I’m the kidney transplant OP and I just wanted to do a short update! I am a couple years out now and super healthy! MORE
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. MORE
We have so many updates this year that I’m going to be posting six to seven times a day this week — so keep checking back throughout the entire day. It’s “where are you now?” MORE
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. Should I stop bringing in treats for my team ? I learned a lot from your response. MORE
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. My child-free coworkers constantly complain about people with children (first update here ). MORE
At packaging solutions company Sonoco, employer brand management is tackling the “total employee journey,” from candidate to alum. MORE
Across the world, people no longer want MORE. Instead, they want meaning. There is a deep need to make real connections to real people. The way to stand out digitally is to stand for your passion and your purpose. MORE
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. HR chastised me for not going to the holiday party. Last week we had our company Zoom holiday party and I took a vacation day that day partially due to my boss’s recommendation to use up vacation days before the end of the year. MORE
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer who wanted to know if she had any chance of fixing her dysfunctional job ? Here’s the update. MORE
Here are my favorite posts of 2020, in no particular order: 1. I messed up at work and I’m so ashamed. Because so many people deal with this, and fixing it can bring you so much peace. Update: my coworker is blackmailing me not to take time off for my honeymoon. Because this was epic. MORE
We have so many updates this year that I’m going to be posting six to seven times a day this week — so keep checking back throughout the entire day. It’s “where are you now?” MORE
Remember that new law Congress passed in March requiring paid sick leave for workers with Covid or suspected Covid, as well as paid family leave to care for someone with Covid or suspected Covid? That’s ending. In nine days. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) only applied to employers with fewer than 500 employees and some public agencies, but it was a big deal — and it was only set to last through December 31, 2020. MORE
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer whose abusive former boss was still contacting her to berate her, months after she left ? Here’s the update. MORE
Earlier this month, I asked you to share the worst and weirdest office holiday gift debacles you’ve seen. Here are eight of my favorites. Not all are safe for work!). MORE
7 reasons to job search during the holiday season. Photo by Simona Sergi. This is a guest post by Dave Thomas. Could finding a job actually be easier during the holiday season? While the holidays are a very busy time of year for most people, the time period can also be great for landing a job. MORE
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer whose coworkers complained that the look of her breasts after her mastectomy was making them uncomfortable ? MORE
“The more closely you identify with a team, the more likely you’ll blame its loss on the referee.” ” – Unknown. If you can’t see the photo above, please [ Click Here ]. Since ancient times, humans have banded together as teams, clans, tribes, groups – call them what you wish. MORE
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer whose husband was her boss — and they were getting divorced ? Here’s the update. MORE
Ms. Career Girl
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Age is just a number and we should never use it to define who we are. Unfortunately, we do. We are victims of society’s bias about aging; a society that tells us that our age determines our competence, our stamina, our ability to learn new things, our marketability, our self-worth.
Evil HR Lady
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Envy is bad. It’s one of the seven deadly sins, along with its pals pride, greed, wrath, lust, gluttony, and sloth. It’s super destructive if you just focus on what other people have. But Amy Alkon flipped that on its head with her article in Psychology Today, The Power of Positive Envy.
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Sklover Working Wisdom
DECEMBER 25, 2020
To all our Readers, Friends and Colleagues, regardless of faith: Our Best Wishes to You and Your Family for a Very Merry Christmas. If you can’t see the photo above, please [ Click Here ].
The Undercover Recruiter
DECEMBER 21, 2020
At packaging solutions company Sonoco, employer brand management is tackling the “total employee journey,” from candidate to alum.
Ms. Career Girl
DECEMBER 22, 2020
You are walking down the street and notice a woman walking beside you. She is holding a little girl’s hand who can’t be a day older than four. The girl yammers away, talking about fruit loops and art class, asking her mother why they are in such a hurry.
Evil HR Lady
DECEMBER 21, 2020
With 2020 almost over, HR and business leaders alike have been more worried about what would happen to the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) and the Families First Corona Response Act (FFCRA). Congress finally came through and passed a $900 billion stimulus package on Sunday night.
Sklover Working Wisdom
DECEMBER 21, 2020
“The more closely you identify with a team, the more likely you’ll blame its loss on the referee.” ” – Unknown. If you can’t see the photo above, please [ Click Here ]. Since ancient times, humans have banded together as teams, clans, tribes, groups – call them what you wish.
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Ms. Career Girl
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Across the world, people no longer want MORE. Instead, they want meaning. There is a deep need to make real connections to real people. The way to stand out digitally is to stand for your passion and your purpose.
JobMob
DECEMBER 24, 2020
7 reasons to job search during the holiday season. Photo by Simona Sergi. This is a guest post by Dave Thomas. Could finding a job actually be easier during the holiday season? While the holidays are a very busy time of year for most people, the time period can also be great for landing a job.
Penelope Trunk
DECEMBER 25, 2020
Let’s time travel back to the pre-Internet days of 1975. Long-distance phone calls were $1 per minute, so people received most of their communications via US mail, and Christmas cards were so important that the average number of families on a list was 300.
David Zinger
DECEMBER 23, 2020
For many, 2020 has been a year of 1000 paper cuts. Rather than one big event resulting in a dramatic case of spontaneous combustion it has been the one thousand paper cuts shredding our optimism, cutting away at our self-efficacy, and dicing our energy into exhaustion.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 23, 2020
It’s five answers to five questions, plus a bonus. Here we go…. Interviewer asked what I’d do with a live elephant in the parking lot. I had an interview today that involved a very odd question: What would I do if a client dropped off a live elephant in our parking lot?
Penelope Trunk
DECEMBER 21, 2020
My son supposedly writes a story every day. We didn’t start this way. We started when he was supposed to write essays to practice for the European AP history test and instead, he wrote essays about how the topic is inherently racist and imperialist and we probably need another French Revolution.
David Zinger
DECEMBER 21, 2020
A simple, yet very powerful, employee noticing practice. Your mindfulness is expanded when you take time to notice new things or see old things in new ways. Ellen J.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 24, 2020
Earlier this month, I asked you to share the worst and weirdest office holiday gift debacles you’ve seen. Here are eight of my favorites. Not all are safe for work!).
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Here are my favorite posts of 2020, in no particular order: 1. I messed up at work and I’m so ashamed. Because so many people deal with this, and fixing it can bring you so much peace. Update: my coworker is blackmailing me not to take time off for my honeymoon. Because this was epic.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 23, 2020
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer whose coworkers complained that the look of her breasts after her mastectomy was making them uncomfortable ?
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 21, 2020
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer whose employee asked for a 170% raise ? Here’s the update. Thank you (and everyone who commented) for your advice!
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 24, 2020
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 21, 2020
A reader writes: HR recently shared an applicant’s email address with me (think “firstname.nickname_69@yahoo.com”) and when I saw it, I chuckled a bit and thought it must be someone quite young and immature. HR saw my reaction and told me that he included a note mentioning that he was born in 1969, and that is the reason for number in his email address. I have to admit, my immediate thought was WHY?
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 21, 2020
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. HR chastised me for not going to the holiday party. Last week we had our company Zoom holiday party and I took a vacation day that day partially due to my boss’s recommendation to use up vacation days before the end of the year.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 22, 2020
We have so many updates this year that I’m going to be posting six to seven times a day this week — so keep checking back throughout the entire day. It’s “where are you now?”
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 21, 2020
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer who was stuck in endless interviews with a company that couldn’t make up its mind ?
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 25, 2020
It’s your Friday good news, with more accounts of success even in this weird time. I’ve worked for my organization for about 15 years, and have moved up from a part-time nights-and-weekends role into a fairly senior staff position.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 22, 2020
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. My child-free coworkers constantly complain about people with children (first update here ).
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 24, 2020
Earlier this month, I asked you to share your funniest office holiday stories. Here are 10 of my favorites. The coal. I worked in a mess of a frat party type workplace. The Christmas Eve midnight shift was just us two interns, and a big boss. Myself and the other intern were working in the warehouse and Big Boss was holding down the main office. The other intern was “secretly” dating the big boss (but told me, so I assume she also told everyone else).
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 21, 2020
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Back in 2015, I printed a letter from someone who had learned she might have cancer.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Remember that new law Congress passed in March requiring paid sick leave for workers with Covid or suspected Covid, as well as paid family leave to care for someone with Covid or suspected Covid? That’s ending. In nine days. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) only applied to employers with fewer than 500 employees and some public agencies, but it was a big deal — and it was only set to last through December 31, 2020.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 24, 2020
Remember the letter-writer whose boss was pressuring her to take his kidney for the kidney transplant she needs? The first update was here , second was here , and here’s the latest. I’m the kidney transplant OP and I just wanted to do a short update! I am a couple years out now and super healthy!
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 23, 2020
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. Should I stop bringing in treats for my team ? I learned a lot from your response.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 23, 2020
We have so many updates this year that I’m going to be posting six to seven times a day this week — so keep checking back throughout the entire day. It’s “where are you now?”
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 20, 2020
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer who wanted to know if she had any chance of fixing her dysfunctional job ? Here’s the update.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 22, 2020
It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go…. Company made me a job offer, then tried to lower the salary. I recently accepted a new job offer, or at least I thought I did.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 23, 2020
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer whose husband was her boss — and they were getting divorced ? Here’s the update.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 21, 2020
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. My boss assumes we’re slacking off when we work from home. Phil got worse. During the first week of May, Phil ordered everyone to come back to the office full-time, no more WFH whatsoever.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 22, 2020
It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer whose abusive former boss was still contacting her to berate her, months after she left ? Here’s the update.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 19, 2020
This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here are the rules for the weekend posts. Book recommendation of the week: Hench , by Natalie Zina Walschots. Jennifer at Captain Awkward recommended this, and I loved it.
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