How to deal with a boss who might have Asperger's? I'm the new nanny for a 4-year-old child on the Autism spectrum. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 24, 2009 - 23 answers

How do I actually get the documentation that I have been asking for at work? [more inside]
posted by soelo on Dec 20, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm going to have a confrontation with my boss. Help me prepare! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 12, 2009 - 27 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

I think my boss is trying to get me to quit. [more inside]
posted by Gular on Mar 13, 2008 - 21 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 you set yourself apart from a boss/mentor who is not well respected? [more inside]
posted by GIRLesq on Feb 6, 2008 - 15 answers

how to explain the lack of... uhm work... at work? [more inside]
posted by barrakuda on Nov 20, 2007 - 14 answers

I got offered a better job, I quit. Now my boss is being a bitch. [more inside]
posted by octomato on Oct 15, 2007 - 38 answers

Can you serve 2 bosses even if you don’t respect one? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 29, 2007 - 3 answers

My boss wants to talk about "our relationship" and I would rather not... [more inside]
posted by onepapertiger on Sep 24, 2007 - 49 answers

I have reason to believe that my boss may have caught word that I smelled of alcohol today at work. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by breakfast_yeti on Aug 21, 2007 - 27 answers

How to handle a relationship with my boss that has deteriorated beyond salvage? [more inside]
posted by LN on Aug 20, 2007 - 17 answers

My boss may be promoting me. Or not. Or he may be waiting for me to ask for it. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by gaiamark on Jul 13, 2007 - 22 answers

How can I communicate to my boss that I would like to be more proactive, when he continually drops last-minute projects on me? [more inside]
posted by brain cloud on Jul 11, 2007 - 6 answers

How to proceed with caution in dealing with a smart and talented boss who has anger-management and mental health problems...? [more inside]
posted by Sabine3283 on Jul 1, 2007 - 16 answers

How do I learn not to be so intimidated by my boss? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 25, 2007 - 22 answers

Asking for a friend: HELP! My boss is wrecking my well being and my chance of moving on. (quasi-long post) [more inside]
posted by o0dano0o on Jun 11, 2007 - 22 answers

I've been working six months now at a small ad agency in a medium sized city (70,000). I come from big agency experience. I'm an art director. We have 8 people total, all great people to work with. I like the change from big city to smaller city. There are a lot of plus-es to it. Just recently, we landed a big account. They're looking for a redesign of their brand and ad campaign with internet, non-traditional, advanced website... the works. Whereas most of our job lists for clients number in the few, this one starts with well more than a dozen with several of them as very big projects and with very tight deadlines (in the next six weeks). Skipping to the question, I've been asked by the creative director to step back and stop treading on toes via email. More inside... [more inside]
posted by paulinsanjuan on May 25, 2007 - 13 answers

Coming to terms with my dislike of my boss. What now? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 9, 2007 - 9 answers

I have almost certainly won an eighteen thousand dollar award to do my Master's degree, but every day I find myself semi-wishing that I don't win it so that I don't have to do my Master's. Do I suck it up and advance my career, or turn down more money than I make in two years and end up working at the mall? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 1, 2007 - 21 answers

Got into an ugly fight with my former boss. How do I solve this? [more inside]
posted by IZ on Jul 20, 2006 - 19 answers

Why are there so many bad employers? [more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero on Jun 19, 2006 - 42 answers

Eeeewfilter: What to do when boss in small office sends porn to employee? [more inside]
posted by Amizu on Jun 3, 2006 - 28 answers

How can I get my boss to actually work? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 28, 2006 - 18 answers

How do you refuse to do something your boss asks of you without jeopardizing your job? [more inside]
posted by Meredith on Jan 14, 2006 - 24 answers

How can I decide if I'm management material? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 23, 2005 - 17 answers

ManagerFilter:Need some easy, cost-effective tips for making the workday more fun and upbeat. [more inside]
posted by Miko on May 24, 2005 - 17 answers

Dilemma: My boss’ daughter is pretty hot… [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 1, 2005 - 48 answers

Long story short, I have my yearly evaluation tomorrow. While I've rocked my way through 80 percent of my duties, there are two areas my new boss has marked for improvement in the coming year. How do I get the most out of the part of the evaluation where we discuss my shortcomings? [more inside]
posted by deliriouscool on Mar 15, 2005 - 13 answers

About a year ago, I was unjustly fired. My employer was careful to do it in a way to avoid any legal disputes. How does one get over thoughts of revenge and confrontation. I've considered sending a letter to the person responsible, explaining exactly how I feel about it all. I was never given a proper explaination and the whole thing feels unresolved. I realize a letter is somewhat juvenile and unproductive but I feel this might help me cope. I really want to put this all behind me.
posted by anonymous on Dec 28, 2004 - 20 answers

Any advice on the least dehumanizing way to fire someone? I'm not so much worried about the mechanics of when to do it as how. What would you want to hear from your boss if you were let go tomorrow that wasn't merely blowing smoke up your posterior?
posted by anonymous on Nov 16, 2004 - 17 answers