I recently gave my two week's notice at work. It seemed to go well, but now my boss seems to be turning it into a negative thing by freaking out and being dramatic. Please help me navigate my last few days here.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 5, 2013 -
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The question: Should I provide a lukewarm reference for my recently fired ex-manager to avoid awkwardness? Or should I tell him no, and if so, what is the code language to use? I can't say "Sorry, that won't be possible" for reasons outlined herein.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 5, 2013 -
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I recently began my first job six months ago at a creative agency. Now, I'm unsure if I should continue.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 6, 2013 -
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I'm asking this question because I can't really verbalize it as well as I'd like to since I'm trying to look at it from all perspectives.
I've been under the management or oversight for a couple of total assholes this past year and a half. The first was the director of the graduate program I am on leave from, and the second is my current boss, a cafe owner.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 16, 2013 -
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My boss treats me like garbage. My coworkers encouraged me to set up a meeting with her to discuss how we can have a better relationship. Our meeting is tomorrow and I'm regretting scheduling this talk. How can I go through with it and get the best results without humiliating myself?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 19, 2012 -
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So I'm on a performance plan at work due to dishonesty. Please help me turn this around.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 14, 2012 -
53 answers
Despite my otherwise agreeable work environment, I have a boss who's increasingly scolding me for following standard procedures and doing my job as normal.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 28, 2012 -
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I was terminated three months ago and have recently been offered to take over my old division as a new company. Details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 27, 2012 -
22 answers
I'm being asked to engage in business practices that are probably bad for my company in the long run and driving me nuts personally. I'm also a new temp and not in a great position to rock the boat. Is there any way to make this situation more bearable?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 29, 2012 -
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Fast forward one year later, boss situation changed again. Help me make it change for the better this time.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 21, 2012 -
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I have a newish job at a law firm. I like it. It's not in my field and I'm a bit overqualified, but I need the money and a sense of accomplishment. I work very hard, am trying to learn quickly, and have had excellent, enthusiastic feedback from my boss. However, a coworker who has some problems with my work style and constantly tells me I'm a sloppy worker wants to have a sit-down meeting with me at Starbucks tomorrow to discuss my work. This person is not my boss, and my actual boss has made it clear to me that this person is in no way my boss. Do I tell my real boss what this guy is doing?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 11, 2012 -
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I have a staff member who is driving me up the wall. Please help me to understand what exactly it is that she is doing - and how to deal with it.
Much more under the cut.
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posted by anonymous
on May 15, 2012 -
49 answers
Boss wants to talk about why I haven't been in the office that much these past few months and why my work is not up to par. I've been struggling with depression. How can I talk to him about this?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 3, 2012 -
28 answers
I have the chance to interview people who are likely to be my manager. What should I ask?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 3, 2012 -
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In a flurry of self-doubt, excitement, apprehension regarding my career, boss. and social life. What should I do?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 14, 2012 -
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I have a job interview next week. Meanwhile, my current supervisor is anxious to start the work plan and budget process for 2012. I feel dishonest committing to projects that I have no intention of carrying out. I need my supervisor as a reference and I can't burn this bridge - how do I tell my boss I'm interviewing elsewhere?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 23, 2011 -
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Is my boss a jerk / being overboard?
I've noticed certain behaviors about my boss that bother me, and I need some validation and outside opinion on whether my boss is being overboard. Everyone else at work seems to just shut up and accept such behavior. To what extent are these things acceptable in a work environment?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 22, 2011 -
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My boss is brilliant at what he does - except for the management part. He is highly critical of himself and others, has little to no people skills, and he's making me miserable. It's making me self-doubt my abilities and the negativity is creeping into my personal life. What can I do to deal with my perfectionist boss while I make my exit strategy?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 7, 2011 -
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Can you help me navigate a conflict situation regarding differing expectations for my responsibilities as a volunteer?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 4, 2011 -
23 answers
My boss is harassing me, she has always been hyper and hateful, but this week was hell.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 27, 2011 -
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My boss's work-related (lack of) boundaries is really getting on my nerves. Help me figure out how to deal?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 22, 2011 -
9 answers
New boss in old job with political connections/implications, help us make this work
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 13, 2011 -
8 answers
How much impact does a boss have over an employee’s happiness and career? What is your experience?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 11, 2011 -
16 answers
What has helped you take criticism better, and avoid losing your nerve when you feel that your work is being evaluated?
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posted by anonymous
on May 23, 2011 -
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I am applying for a job within my small department. Career counselor says I MUST tell my boss this before landing the job. I don't wanna, but can't see a way around it either.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 22, 2011 -
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I'm strapped for cash, and am saving up money to move to a cheaper place in a few months. My boss has offered to personally loan me money to help me move. Should I take him up on his offer?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 9, 2011 -
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Either I am oblivious to my own ineptitude, or my boss is reacting disproportionately, how do I tell? What do I do?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 15, 2011 -
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I have the opportunity to get my boss, who has been very nasty towards me lately, into a lot of trouble, with the distinct possibility that there will be little to no blowback on me. Should I do it?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 10, 2010 -
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I am in the process of applying for a new job. I have not told my current employer that I am doing so. I would prefer that my new perspective employer not contact my current one. What do you do when they say they will need to?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 1, 2010 -
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How can I minimize the risk of getting fired from my current job when the boss finds out I'm seeking employment somewhere else?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 19, 2010 -
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I'm undervalued, morale is low and my work is starting to suffer. How do I talk to my boss?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 15, 2010 -
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I'm openly looking for a job within my company and will be asked why, do I tell the truth and throw my boss under a bus?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 6, 2010 -
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An employee/friend came and confided that they are six weeks pregnant. Our boss has been hinting at reducing her hours and does not know she's pregnant. What to do, how to handle this in a professional manner?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 30, 2010 -
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Anxiety Filter: I took this job knowing that I would have to leave it after only a few months. Now I must give notice, and I feel overwhelmed with anxiety about it. Advice?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 3, 2010 -
19 answers
We are all so demoralized that if we don't get new jobs soon we're going to bring cream pies to work and run amuck throwing them at people as part of a massive collective nervous breakdown.
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posted by anonymous
on May 10, 2010 -
6 answers
I've noticed that some people have what I'm going to call "natural leadership"--that is, even if they're put into a situation where everyone is formally equal, they're the ones everyone looks to. I've been in countless such situations, and there's almost always been one person who was the one everyone else said to check with. I want to be that guy. What do I need to do to be that guy?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 6, 2010 -
72 answers
