I cheated on my expense report, and expensed a meal that was personal. I felt guilty and afraid I’d get caught, so I confessed, apologized and reimbursed the company. My boss thanked me for being honest, then fired me for stealing and is denying me unemployment benefits. Any advice for how to appeal the denial … Read more
Chris DeStefano, 44, has a long commute and works 6 days a week, 12 hours a day, usually beginning at 8 a.m. — and he’s perfectly fine with that. “I love it,” said DeStefano. He’s the co-director of junior tennis at Gotham Stadium Tennis at Mill Pond Park in The Bronx. “A lot of times … Read more
My boss fired me because I spoke back to a customer who was being extremely rude to me. Do I have to tolerate this sort of abusive behavior? Can I sue my employer for not protecting my rights? The old saying “the customer is always right” is actually wrong. We’ve all seen those customers whose … Read more
For Katrin Kaurov, 28, and Aleksandra Medina, 26, striking a pose on the runway has been replaced by running a fintech venture. Called Frich, the free app launched in New York City in 2021 and is designed to bridge the gap between financial institutions and Gen Zers. It gives young users anonymous peer insights, revealing … Read more
I’ve been passed over for a promotion by several females and was told that’s just the way it is; that we have to promote women, as well as racially diverse people. So, white men are becoming extinct in the workplace. Does that sound like a lawsuit to you? These are the horrible questions you have … Read more
It doesn’t have to be World War Z in the office. LinkedIn career expert Charlotte Davies is sharing five tips for working with Gen Zers, who have recently come under fire for blowing off interviews and even ghosting employers on the first day of work. “As a generation who entered the workforce amongst hybrid and remote … Read more
With the new congestion pricing, my commuting expenses are going to be unaffordable. Can I ask for a raise to cover the cost increase if my employer is requiring me to come into the office? There are so many issues with congestion pricing for NYC, but no one is talking about the impact on employee … Read more
Some 28 years ago, fresh out of Brown University, Jeff Wetzler found himself in his boss’s office seeking information. I nstead of a straightforward answer, he got a scolding from his manager. “Why are you wasting my time?” he was told. “Did you spend any time trying to figure this out for yourself?” Wetzler, now … Read more
April has arrived and with it the first Mercury retrograde of 2024. Mercury will be backpedaling and troublemaking in the hellfires of Aries for the majority of the month, starting April 1 — April Fools’ indeed! — and bringing chaos through April 24. But what does it mean for you and how can you stay … Read more
This is giving business trips a whole new meaning. People are turning to psilocybin to help them climb the career ladder — and making a vacation of it by attending cushy retreats, sometimes dropping magic mushrooms with coworkers or their bosses in the hopes of doing “conscious business.” “What people are looking for is to … Read more
According to FlexJobs, a job finding agency for remote and flexible work, 95% of people want some sort of work from home, whether hybrid or full. On the heels of that finding, they released their Top 100 list of top companies for remote work in 2024. Some of the primo companies may surprise you: CVS … Read more
I was on a business trip and one thing led to another and, well, I had sex with the boss. She now invites me to attend many travel events even when I have no business interest there. It was a fun one-time thing, but she’s making it very uncomfortable for me. I want to continue … Read more
Some may recall job sharing from the 1970s. Back then, the concept was used mostly as a way for women to get back into the workplace after having kids, by allowing two people to share one job. James Neave, MBA, head of data science at Adzuna, in London, believes there’s a renaissance in job sharing, … Read more
I was on a Zoom call and made a comment to one member of the team about someone else in the meeting in the chatbox, but mistakenly sent the message to everyone on the call. The person was very upset and abruptly left the call, which then ended the meeting for everyone. How do I … Read more
For better or worse and usually for bitter, we’re obsessed with Gen Z; their slang, eating habits, three-hour showers, work ethic, skincare routines, limited understanding of the tax process, disinterest in driving, and perhaps most especially, their sexual proclivities. Research reveals more than half of Gen Zers – adults born between 1995 and 2008- are … Read more
I’ve now been passed over for promotion twice in the last 18 months, and the last time it was by someone my junior. Is the writing on the wall? Is it time for me to leave? The glibness in me wants to say “maybe the third time will be the charm!” but that would be … Read more
Want to ace a job interview? Don’t chew gum. Don’t dress like a slob. Don’t curse. You know all this. But what about less-evident ways to have your name land in the “do not hire” pile? Cloud communications company Ringover recently surveyed 1,200 people with remote and in-person interview experience across different fields and age … Read more
March is Women’s History Month, and there’s no shortage of inspiring women worthy of celebrating.Take Grace Puma, former PepsiCo COO, and Christiana Smith Shi, former Nike president of consumer direct. The pair have shared their secrets to career success in a new book, “Career Forward: Strategies from Women Who’ve Made It” (Scribner), in which they … Read more
A co-worker quit suddenly after a big fight at work in which we all thought that the boss was very much in the wrong. Unfortunately none of us can afford to quit in solidarity, and now there’s a really awkward atmosphere. Should we say something? Or put it behind us and give him another chance? … Read more
If you’ve a penchant for history, culture or food, or have any sort of local offbeat intel, you may very well have fantasized about opening up a little walking tour operation, whether as a full-time business or as a side gig. Ahead, these city-trotters share how they made pounding the pavement work. Gabriel Schoenberg, Graff … Read more