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. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 5, 2013 - 40 answers

Newbie Managerfilter: Do you have advice for a first-time manager? [more inside]
posted by zooropa on Dec 11, 2012 - 17 answers

How do I ask my manager for connections for a new job in a new city without killing my chances for a promotion? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 2, 2012 - 5 answers

I want to be an awesome manager. What books should I be reading? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 6, 2012 - 14 answers

Managing your boss or her expectations [more inside]
posted by pakora1 on Jun 30, 2012 - 6 answers

Let's go do this life thing. Point the way and boot me up the nethers, mefites. [more inside]
posted by Fen on Apr 20, 2012 - 6 answers

Need this quick: what is this technical / data management position called? [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb on Aug 23, 2011 - 14 answers

I have a new job offer with a company that will pay a bit better than I manage now. The new company is likely to be a better working environment as well. However, the new job would be a step down from a manager/supervisor role into more of a coordinator role. How highly should I esteem my current manager title/responsibilities? Enough to reconsider a move to a role that feels like a better fit in most other ways? [more inside]
posted by owls on May 23, 2011 - 6 answers

I've been offered a promotion, yay! But would taking it be a bad idea? [more inside]
posted by socksister on Jan 5, 2011 - 16 answers

My department is being audited (by an external company) on a project I spend the majority of my time doing. There are numerous problems with the project. I need advice on how to handle myself in a meeting where I may feel like I am tattling on others. [more inside]
posted by soelo on Jul 27, 2010 - 8 answers

Asking for a friend: How to handle a new manager who's a perfectionist task-master? [more inside]
posted by Paris Elk on Jan 31, 2010 - 13 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

How to exit this job gracefully? [more inside]
posted by frosty_hut on May 20, 2008 - 15 answers

How big a deal should I be? Do I deserve my own work-related web page? [more inside]
posted by frosty_hut on Oct 16, 2007 - 10 answers

First day of work at new job, tips please... [more inside]
posted by trashcan on Aug 24, 2007 - 17 answers

Finding Salary Information for Internet Project Management work. [more inside]
posted by gov_moonbeam on Feb 24, 2007 - 5 answers

I start a new job tomorrow. Help me not make an ass of myself! [more inside]
posted by bilabial on Jun 22, 2006 - 10 answers

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

My manager is resigning. Her position, by all rights, should be mine. I have recommendations from all the various people I work with on a daily basis, and at least two managers (my own, soon-to-be-gone, and another in a related department). The CFO doesn't think I'm ready, however, and is currently trying to head hunt....apparently with some success.

Should I resign if he ignores all these folks and doesn't even at least discuss the issue with me? I think it shows pretty clearly I don't have a future with this company....I've been here for years and can do the job.
posted by taumeson on Dec 10, 2004 - 23 answers