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?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 9, 2008 -
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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?
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posted by I_Love_Bananas
on May 26, 2008 -
17 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.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 25, 2008 -
19 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?
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posted by cabingirl
on Mar 7, 2008 -
19 answers
What, if anything, should I do about the possibly unethical and definitely scummy behavior of my boss?
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posted by Mimzy
on Mar 3, 2008 -
14 answers
QuitFilter: How do I deal with a difficult boss (potentially) giving me a bad reference?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 27, 2008 -
7 answers
It's probably too late to do anything about a crooked boss, but I'd still like the Hive Mind's opinion... (long story inside)
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 5, 2008 -
19 answers
I feel so cornered and humiliated by my boss. She's the owner of the franchise, so I don't know who to complain to or what to do about it.
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posted by Niomi
on Nov 29, 2007 -
32 answers
I recently moved to a different division at work and my old boss took advantage of this to screw me on my annual raise: what, if any, recourse do I have?
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posted by forallmankind
on Sep 24, 2007 -
4 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?
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posted by breakfast_yeti
on Aug 21, 2007 -
27 answers
How to handle a relationship with my boss that has deteriorated beyond salvage?
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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?
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posted by gaiamark
on Jul 13, 2007 -
22 answers
I'm starting a new job on Monday - it's in the same company but at a different location. I've been with the company quite a while and I know my new boss is a bit of an ass, so I want to get off on the firmest best foot - if it's possible I want to position myself as someone he doesn't need to be an ass to/ competative with. What suggestions do you have for good pre-emptive or early actions/ behaviors?
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posted by The_Partridge_Family
on Jul 12, 2007 -
6 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?
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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...?
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posted by Sabine3283
on Jul 1, 2007 -
16 answers
Asking for a friend: HELP! My boss is wrecking my well being and my chance of moving on. (quasi-long post)
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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...
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posted by paulinsanjuan
on May 25, 2007 -
13 answers
How do I deal with a boss who dislikes me personally and says no to all of my ideas unless my direct supervisor is in the room "pleading my case" as well?
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posted by ollyoop
on May 9, 2007 -
23 answers
I’ve recently nailed a great job in an industry I’ve been trying to break into for years (finally, nothing to do with TV/film). But I want to learn how to “toughen up.”
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posted by Kloryne
on Apr 1, 2007 -
30 answers
I'm pretty sure my boss's accountant lied to me about sending out my paycheck to cover up my boss's lack of funds, thus leaving me without a paycheck for a full pay period.
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posted by Jess the Mess
on Mar 20, 2007 -
22 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?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 1, 2007 -
21 answers
Please help ensure the success of my friends new school teaching job. It looks like an excellent job in many respects, but there are two stumbling blocks:
1. The boss is tricky, likely a
corporate psychopath.
2. staff are expected to work approximately 30% longer than regular school on-site hours, for no extra pay or compensation.
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posted by singingfish
on Feb 3, 2007 -
15 answers
I work for a magazine publishing company, and I think I am making a lateral move to another company which offers more upside potential in the future. I get a base salary, but most of my income comes from commission. The company I work for is relatively small, a LLC, and I dont think there are any $$ problems. My boss however is somewhat of a tyrant. My concern in leaving is that he will try and find a way to stiff me out of any remaining due commission to me. It is currently and ranges around 20k, in which he owes me, and pays me off in increments per paycheck. When I started here, we had put the agreement down on paper...(more)
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posted by TwilightKid
on Nov 9, 2006 -
2 answers
I've recently become aware that my boss only sees value in a small part of what I do.
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posted by rhizome
on Sep 25, 2006 -
12 answers
Got into an ugly fight with my former boss. How do I solve this?
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posted by IZ
on Jul 20, 2006 -
19 answers
It's very possible I'll be fired from my job next Wednesday. Should I resign before then? What should I tell prospective employers?
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posted by hamster
on Jun 15, 2006 -
38 answers
My friend has a problem with a comment her new boss made to her the other day, involving her supposedly "inappropriate" clothing. What would other females do in this sort of situation? [more inside] has her side of the story.
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posted by sperose
on Jun 8, 2006 -
117 answers
What coping strategies will help me deal with a new boss (on a much-needed temporary job) who is admittedly "anal rententive." She is anxious, rude, insecure, demanding, disparaging of my judgement and predicts my ultimate failure.
If I didn't need the money so much I'd move on, but I want to keep this job. It's not a career move, just a matter of income. How can I manage and tolerate her and or cope with what seems to be a difficult situation? TIA
posted by NorthCoastCafe
on Jun 5, 2006 -
15 answers
Eeeewfilter: What to do when boss in small office sends porn to employee?
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posted by Amizu
on Jun 3, 2006 -
28 answers
tax idiot filter: I need to get some things postmarked today. It's 6:30pm where I am.
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posted by bilabial
on Jan 31, 2006 -
14 answers
