My best friend and wife are fighting. Should I try and mediate or stay out of it? [more inside]
posted by washateria on Nov 19, 2009 - 34 answers

I am your new boss. How can I get our relationship off to a good start? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 16, 2009 - 33 answers

Need suggestions for going full to part-time. I need to leave a position but would like to leave an opening for doing part-time work or working again in the future. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 14, 2009 - 3 answers

I have had two major professional failures in a single week. I would like insight into a couple of aspects. Sordid details inside. [more inside]
posted by sidd.darko on Oct 10, 2009 - 21 answers

I am well into the process of interviews for a job in my same industry but about 2,000 miles away. I am in a good job but at a stagnant company and I don't have a lot of clients and must cold call a lot. I need to tell my boss and ask her to be a reference. Help me do it! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 1, 2009 - 9 answers

How can I show higher ups at a workplace that I really love it here and want to stay on permanently? [more inside]
posted by miltoncat on Aug 11, 2009 - 10 answers

Need resources on 'peer coaching' at work. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 30, 2009 - 1 answer

How does a lowly unpaid blog contributor tell his/her bosses that the whole site needs a major redesign? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 22, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm looking for specific guidance (based on experience or intuition) about whether or not to tell my boss that I am planning a career transition--and whether/how to approach the boss about helping me find a job that will better suit my talents, interest and ambitions. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 14, 2009 - 8 answers

Should I reveal my depression to my co-workers? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 7, 2009 - 37 answers

Husband about to quit new job after two weeks because of obnoxious boss. I sympathize, but need advice, please. [more inside]
posted by vickyverky on Jul 6, 2009 - 43 answers

How do you deal with ethnic stereotyping from a colleague in the form of innocent questions? [more inside]
posted by evadery on Jun 24, 2009 - 26 answers

How do you handle a situation where a few of your co-workers -- some of who are above you -- are inefficient, show very little work ethic, disorganized, slow, and generally ineffective in their positions? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 18, 2009 - 20 answers

Careerfilter: My first proper career choice... [more inside]
posted by Neonshock on May 22, 2009 - 9 answers

The place I work may be going under. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 21, 2009 - 13 answers

How do you deal with the boss who is intimidated by you as new employee and she is manipulating others to push you out?
posted by page123 on May 8, 2009 - 13 answers

Help me be a better gatekeeper for my boss. [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Mar 26, 2009 - 6 answers

Boss's Birthday meets Traveling Work Bag Essentials Filter: I need to give my boss something more than just a handful of zip-ties...help [more inside]
posted by Smarson on Feb 20, 2009 - 10 answers

I started a new job this week and my new (female) boss is very reserved, very aloof and, well, cold. What’s my cue here? How do I (also female) interact with her and what faux pas should I avoid? [more inside]
posted by kitcat on Feb 18, 2009 - 15 answers

I accidentally saw porn on my boss's computer, now what? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 11, 2009 - 178 answers

Exit interview drama. Oh great hive mind, please help me prepare for my exit interview this afternoon. Details of my dilemma inside. [more inside]
posted by tinatiga on Feb 6, 2009 - 22 answers

Should I be less gregarious around my boss? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 29, 2009 - 17 answers

I want to read fictional and/or true stories about people being put into positions of responsibility unexpectedly for extended periods of time and how they deal with it. [more inside]
posted by reenum on Jan 27, 2009 - 37 answers

Working for a startup and going a little crazy- how should I handle it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 25, 2009 - 10 answers

Did I just make a massive mistake during my staff evaluation meeting with my boss? Or not? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 14, 2008 - 24 answers

My boss sometimes talks about me finding a different job. I never suggest that I would do such a thing. Is she trying to give me a hint? My boss is the sort of passive-aggressive type who might say things in a snide or underhanded way. She also might care enough about me to give me a hint if my position was going to be eliminated (I'm broke and she knows it). Help? [more inside]
posted by FortyT-wo on Dec 10, 2008 - 20 answers

WorkFriendly.net has been gone for a while, though I'm looking for other potential websites that do the same job. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 4, 2008 - 4 answers

NewBossFilter: How to do go about asking my new boss if its ok for me to keep coming in around 9:30am? [more inside]
posted by Elminster24 on Oct 17, 2008 - 20 answers

How can I (very politely!) beg off future visits to my boss's house? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 6, 2008 - 12 answers

Work is hell: I love the company and the pay, but hate my job and hate my boss. I'm looking to change careers, but what careers would fit my skill set? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 27, 2008 - 6 answers

How to convince my boss to let me do what I was hired to do? [more inside]
posted by LN on Sep 17, 2008 - 10 answers

Work gave me an awesome laptop. Which fell out of my computer bag 3 days later. Now what? [more inside]
posted by NikitaNikita on Sep 9, 2008 - 22 answers

Ugh. I actually *am* sick - sick since I woke up this [Monday] morning. But calling into work has me cringing under the duvet. Please help me out of this quandry... [more inside]
posted by ticktockdoc on Sep 1, 2008 - 18 answers

I work for Small Company A. I want to work for Small Company B. But Small Company A has close dealings with Small Company B, and I worry that Small Company A will find out if I apply to Small Company B. And there will be repercussions if my current bosses at Small Company A find out, because they are extremely petty. So what should I be doing? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 24, 2008 - 13 answers

NonprofitChaosFilter: The grants fell through, and I'm the last full-timer in an office of 2. What's the most ethical thing to do when I'm the last employee left, there's no money left, and I've become the director's right-hand gal? [more inside]
posted by vindyloo on Aug 14, 2008 - 12 answers

How do I tell my new boss that I am pregnant? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 12, 2008 - 16 answers

How do I self-promote myself to my boss without looking like I'm doing so? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 10, 2008 - 16 answers

What's a nice goodbye and good luck present for a former boss of similar age and temperament? [more inside]
posted by harperpitt on Aug 4, 2008 - 3 answers

Best Cubs gift for my boss under $100 [more inside]
posted by I_Love_Bananas on Jul 23, 2008 - 8 answers

Today I was offered my dream job. But it's only 20 hrs., no benefits. I told my boss at my current, full-time job (which has great benefits) and asked if I could stay on and reduce my hours to part time. He considered it and asked me to write a proposal. How can I convince him? [more inside]
posted by trillian on Jun 30, 2008 - 8 answers

InOverMyHeadFilter: I'm in a job where I have unrealistic performance goals that I didn't get to see until after I had been working for a week or so. I don't think they're obtainable and my job/bonus (hah, bonus, funny) depends on it. The kicker is that I actually like the job more or less (not a dream job though) and I'm moving at the end of the week so I can't really quit...How can I manage the expectations of my boss and management without looking like I can't do my job? [more inside]
posted by Elminster24 on Jun 23, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm about to not get acknowledged for my work on a project I put my heart and soul into for several months (at a junior level). Others working on different aspects of the project at similar levels are thanked. There's still time to change the course of events. Should I approach my boss and bring this to his attention? If so, what's the best way to do this professionally? Suggestions on what to say? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 9, 2008 - 13 answers

My boss and his wife just had thier second son. What can I get him (or his child/wife) as a gift? [more inside]
posted by thetenthstory on Jun 9, 2008 - 28 answers

JobFilter: My boss gets busier every day; I still report to him but expecting guidance/supervision/mentoring has become a joke due to his insane workload. Should I move to another department? [more inside]
posted by I_Love_Bananas on May 26, 2008 - 17 answers

My shady ex-boss hasn't paid me what I am owed. What to do? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Apr 29, 2008 - 5 answers

My employer showed up half cut yesterday morning and proceeded to botch up 2 phone calls with clients. This isn't the first time and he doesn't hide his drinking and has been sober and "tried" AA. His performance and attendance are compromised when he drinks, one client called back and asked if he had been drinking. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 25, 2008 - 19 answers

I think my boss is trying to get me to quit. [more inside]
posted by Gular on Mar 13, 2008 - 21 answers

How do you write a letter for recommendation for yourself? [more inside]
posted by ztdavis on Mar 10, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm feeling guilty about a personal monetary transaction I made with my boss, that ended up being way in my favor by accident (miscalculation on my part). He said he was fine with it at the time, should I try to make amends anyway or just leave it? [more inside]
posted by cabingirl on Mar 7, 2008 - 19 answers

How do I bust my employer for TAX FRAUD? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 7, 2008 - 18 answers