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coworker is angry that I don’t want her grandson’s old baby things, no one will buy my networking shirts, and more
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if you’re unhappy with a change at work, should you bring it up before you start job-searching?
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how to cope when you don’t have an assigned work space
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coworkers have infested the office with gnats, asking for documentation for dietary restrictions, and more
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how bad is it to accept an offer and then back out for another?
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I was asked to be “friendlier” when giving feedback about serious safety issues
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how widespread is remote work, boss is upset that my employee didn’t say good morning, and more
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my coworker talks non-stop and we can’t take it anymore
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office is too drinking-focused, can I complain about a bad interview a year ago, and more
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our cleaner pressures me to stay late with her because she fears our workplace is haunted
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how do I politely end conversations at networking events?
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HR director issued an “it’s him or me” ultimatum, interviewing in the midst of dental work, and more
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can I comment on personal appointments on people’s calendars, bringing a kid with mono to work, and more
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should we put off firing an employee for several months so he doesn’t violate probation?
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updates: coworker keeps saying I’m too muscular, work is ruining one of my closest friendships, and more
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how should we handle remote work and extreme weather?
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is it unprofessional to take a Zoom call from a treadmill? ift.tt/6HLZusz
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an acquaintance is lying about his credentials, I’m afraid my coworkers will out me to my mom, and more
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does it look unprofessional to have an energy drink at my desk every day?
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no one wants the office an employee died in four years ago
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my employee assumes I’ll always pay for her food, no answer to a time-off request from new job, and more
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I like the idea of a virtual salad bar app. I have the full options in front of me and I can pick my fixings including how much (none of this pre-measured BS, I want to press a button and see the ingredient being added until I say stop), then pay and have it delivered. twitter.com/AskAManager/st…
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could there be a business that would set up a salad bar in your house and they would come and refresh the ingredients every 48 hours
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my boss from before my gender transition is now my colleague
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my boss won’t help with my workload, interviewer made a weird sexist comment about his marriage, and more
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