I have a Zoom interview scheduled with three managers. I haven’t interviewed for a very long time and never by Zoom. Is it OK to reference notes? I’m really nervous about it. If it makes you feel better, take some comfort in the fact that you can do the interview from the comfort of your … Read more
I thought I got on well with a senior colleague but he’s now giving me the cold shoulder. I wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt that he’s busy, but the way he ignores me tells me it’s intentional. We’re supposed to be working very closely because we share a lot of projects. … 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
I worked for my organization for two years and twice received a favorable review, and a raise. My immediate supervisor, who hired me, was let go back in March. I was then let go too, after “failing to achieve all the goals asked of me.” Do I have any options here? Legal or otherwise? You … 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
At the end of a job interview, I was asked if I had any questions. I asked about the benefits. I didn’t get the job and a friend said that’s because it was the wrong thing to say. Is she right? Did I blow it? What should I have said?Its impossible to know if that’s … Read more
I’m in my 40s and I’ve never had to work. Ever. My parents have funded me all this time and were happy to do it, but now they are aged and the money is running out. I have a degree but all my skills are way out of date. Where should I start? Listen, Hunter, … Read more
I got a bad write up on the annual appraisal this year. Is it even worth staying on or should I give up and leave? What’s your definition of a bad write up? In my career I’ve had high performing employees cry over their appraisal if everything wasn’t glowing, and I’ve had poor performing employees … Read more
I got laid off and told my horrible boss exactly what I thought of him on the way out. Will this come back to haunt me? Should I write, or call and apologize? I bet it felt great in the moment, right? It’s every aggrieved employees’ dream to tell a horrible boss off — heck, … Read more
I got a promotion but have discovered I hate the new role. I much preferred my previous job within the company and regret moving up. Can I go back? Would that be crazy? As long as you are prepared to give back the raise I presume you received with the promotion. We are all conditioned … Read more
I have a boss who always makes sexist comments, but he is also very supportive of me and has never acted inappropriately. However, the comments are wearing me down. I have tried talking to him but he just doesn’t see why his biased comments on gender and such like are problematic. Am I overreacting? Nobody … 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
I joined a well known tech firm and was thrilled, but the job is way more than I can cope with. Everyone works flat out, and I’m not getting any help from my manager, who said this is a “hustle culture” and I should expect it to be fast-paced. I’m getting seriously depressed but I’m… … Read more
I worked for a cannabis shop that apparently was not licensed. It was promptly shut down without any notice, and my employer owes me for two weeks of pay. What can I do? Can I collect unemployment? Good luck! Your chances of collecting back pay from an illegal proprietor is about as likely as New … 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
Every night, one employee on my staff regularly and openly stuffs his knapsack with these items before he leaves. There isn’t a company policy that says you can’t take these items home, but it still feels wrong and bothers me. Should I say something? Can I tell him to stop even if there isn’t a … Read more
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
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
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