I saw your response regarding the person who wanted to reapply to his old firm. My son left his job for a more prestigious role in a bigger company but it is a hectic and dysfunctional office. His previous employer wouldn’t talk to him the week before he left – wouldn’t even say goodbye. He … Read more
Talk about quitting while you’re ahead. A job applicant was so baffled by the bizarre conditions outlined by his prospective boss that he laughed out loud and exited the interview early. The employment seeker described the “absolutely insane” incident in a Reddit post that’s earning him praise online. “There should be laws against damn near … Read more
I led a successful meeting where I was under a lot of pressure, and afterwards the attendees gave me a lot of praise for it. I did a lot of preparation and am proud of the outcome, but it was only me from my team so my boss has no way of knowing how well I did. … Read more
Netflix bosses were left “disappointed” with Prince Harry’s latest project, a documentary into the world of polo, according to a new report. The Duke of Sussex’s latest venture — a documentary on the equestrian sport he had been playing since he was a child — is called “POLO” and is set for a December release. … Read more
Former ESPN columnist Bill Simmons piled onto the avalanche that has collapsed on the “Worldwide Leader” for firing Zach Lowe on Thursday. Simmons said on “The Bill Simmons Podcast” that the Worldwide Leader “lost its soul” when it fired his close friend Lowe, whom the Ringer founder employed at his ESPN vertical, Grantland, from 2011-15. … Read more
The office is not alright — but everyone pretends to be. Experts are sounding the alarm about the toxic work behavior called “glossing,” a term referring to a leader’s failure to address workplace issues and hardships which prompts employees to coast at work and suppress negative emotions. Instead of addressing tough times at work, bosses might … Read more
The return to office just might be worth it. Employees who make it off their couch and into the office are rewarded by their bosses. An overwhelming 86% of US CEOs say “they will reward employees who make an effort to come into the office with favorable assignments, raises or promotions,” according to a survey by … Read more
Carmen Electra has revealed that she was told to lose weight during her time on the hit lifeguard series “Baywatch.” The 52-year-old model and actress recalled her time as Lani McKenzie on the show, in which she appeared on season 8 from 1997 to 1998. Following the release of “After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun” — … Read more
I work in customer service as a chat agent, meaning I take text chats and emails. This Labor Day my boss was looking for volunteers and I was open and gave the hours I could work. My boss offered to schedule me to take phone calls. I haven’t taken phone calls in years and would … Read more
My boss is always late, and sometimes doesn’t even show up to meetings. At the same time, he boasts about how experienced and professional he is. We’re left waiting around because we need his approval to proceed, and then have to rush to catch up. It’s very stressful. Is there anything we can do? What … Read more
I work for a business where the owner routinely screams at the employees, including me. I’ve tried to address it with my manager, but now I either get screamed at or I get the silent treatment. At work, I’m constantly shaking. This is not normal, is it? Well, it is normal to shake when one … Read more
I just started work at a fast food place and when I arrived, my manager immediately took away my phone and said I could get it back when my shift was over. Is that allowed? I wasn’t planning on using it, but I would like to be available in an emergency. Is your manager your … Read more
A young worker has revealed one question bosses need to stop asking their employees immediately. Chelsea Carney, 34, lives in Melbourne, Australia and is self-employed, but after years of working for other people, there’s one question she can’t stand. “Just a little thought for employers. Maybe before asking staff a question about why they’re taking … Read more
Want to see the back of your managers? Maybe consider calling the shots — permanent four-day workweeks, long lunch breaks, no Big Brother watching over your shoulder, and logging off by 5 p.m., all while crushing your workload? Too good to be true? You might be looking to be “unbossed” — the workplace trend of … Read more
Jessica* is in just her second job out of university but she describes her boss as “very toxic”, saying he dumps his workload on her most days and has previously told her off for complaining to HR. The 25-year-old works 10-hour days and said her boss has also previously implied she isn’t very smart. Add … Read more
A boss is receiving widespread praise after an email they sent to employees encouraging those who are sick to stay home “struck a chord” with thousands of people online. The email, shared by Melbourne journalist and lecturer Neil McMahon on X, sparked a positive response for its emphasis on health and safety in the workplace. … Read more
It’s the latest work-around. Move over quiet quitting. Millennials have devised a new way to surreptitiously play hooky at the workplace — quiet vacationing. That’s right, 30-something office workers are increasingly taking time off under the guise of working remotely — a hack facilitated by the uptick in work-from-home arrangements following the COVID-19 pandemic. According … Read more
Charles Barkley painted an ugly picture Thursday as the future of TNT’s “Inside the NBA” grows bleaker with NBC reportedly closing in on a new rights deal with the league. During an appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show,” the NBA great, 61, lamented how the network’s higher-ups “screwed this up” as the deal – should … Read more
My boss regularly emails me on the weekends. There’s nothing urgent that can’t wait until Monday, and while she doesn’t explicitly say that she expects an immediate response, I feel the pressure to do so, but this is intrusive of my personal time. Should I wait until Monday to respond and hope she gets the … Read more
Is the “hush workcation” the new vacation trend? Nearly a third of Americans admitted they’ve worked remotely on vacation without telling their bosses. The poll of 2,000 employed Americans — split evenly among travelers and hotel workers — found 52% of them would use their vacation travels as a chance to work remotely and 29% … Read more