What are some examples (historical, fictional, anecdotal, whatever) of groups, companies, partnerships, bands, teams where the founders achieve a bit of success and are then forced to reevaluate their relationships and objectives?
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posted by lowest east side
on Nov 27, 2012 -
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Lawyer filter. I'm a full time law clerk and part-time law student and need serious, objective advice regarding my boss and whether I should continue at the firm.
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posted by chloe.gelsomino
on Aug 31, 2012 -
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Help me make a decision: What was your experience living abroad without your partner for a year or more?
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posted by wintersweet
on Jul 7, 2012 -
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Asking for a Friend/CoWorker: Boss and underling develop feelings for each. Both break it off, but now friend is feeling hurt and rejected. What advice can I give her?
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posted by Danithegirl
on Jun 19, 2012 -
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I have a crush on my coworker. And an awesome partner who I am crazy about. How do I get rid of the crush? A few special snowflake details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 1, 2012 -
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I like him, I am pretty sure he likes me, yay! Complications: we essentially work together, and he theoretically has a girlfriend. Tips/suggestions needed for navigating this situation with maturity, honesty, and a minimum of hurt feelings. Stories and anecdotes about similar situations--with good outcomes or otherwise--VERY welcome.
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posted by anonymous
on May 7, 2012 -
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How can I better manage and balance and save my relationship, college, and work along with my ADD?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 1, 2012 -
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What do I say to well-meaning but nosy people when they ask me how the job hunt in my boyfriend's city is coming along?
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posted by lizbunny
on Jan 12, 2012 -
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How do I manage a resistant employee? I'm new to this job and I need some advice on people management of a difficult person.
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posted by dawn_chorus
on Mar 31, 2011 -
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Sparks are flying between myself and a workmate/friend from India. Help me get my head around the cultural aspect of this.
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posted by dogcat
on Feb 3, 2011 -
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[job filter] Should I bother to / How can I fight to keep a job that I love now that the higher-ups have decided that my girlfriend and I can't work together?
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posted by sarastro
on Feb 2, 2011 -
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I am seeking information (website/blog/journal article/etc) that will help me talk about the need for professional boundaries & role definition for staff working in an adult learning environment. Bonus points for info that talks about both the teacher-student relationship, and relationships within the staff team/whole organisation.
posted by MT
on Feb 1, 2011 -
1 answer
What options does my Argentine boyfriend have to move back with me and find work in the United States?
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posted by inatizzy
on Dec 1, 2010 -
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I just hired someone who is capable, personable and great at the job. So what do I do about my crush on him?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 15, 2010 -
16 answers
Help me make specific suggestions to someone who needs to become more proactive and collaborative, and less reactive and emotional.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 1, 2009 -
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Re: Work Interview Etiquette. I messed up bad. I don't know what to do or if I should do anything. The scenario (names will be changed):
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 17, 2009 -
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Just started a new job. I want these people to like me. Other than working hard, what's the best way for an introverted person like me to make a good impression with my new co-workers?
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posted by Effigy2000
on Mar 31, 2009 -
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I've been working with this guy for 3 months, and we've gotten on really well the whole time. Today he casually brought up his girlfriend for the first time. Why hasn't he mentioned her before?
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posted by bibliophibianj
on Feb 11, 2009 -
31 answers
How do I develop a professional relationship with a senior executive in the business in order to move up the ranks?
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posted by heartofglass
on Dec 19, 2008 -
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Do you know any effective strategies for getting credit for your ideas and work? One of my coworkers (a gentleman my senior by 20+ years who was recently quietly demoted below me because his lack of vision and tech skills) is regularly taking credit for my ideas at work and outside of work among industry leaders.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 16, 2008 -
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My past experiences are coloring my perception of the present, my personal life is crashing into my professional life, help me make it stop.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 5, 2008 -
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I seem to annoy a lot of people. I don't mean to, it just happens. What can I do to become less annoying?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 8, 2008 -
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How do I say 'Thanks, no really!' after an unsuccessful job interview, without looking like the needy girl whose long-time crush has blown her out after one date?
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posted by freya_lamb
on Apr 3, 2008 -
14 answers
How can I deal with the fact that my boyfriend is never around?
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posted by lxs
on Mar 29, 2008 -
33 answers
Is it possible for the wife of a CEO (me) to be good friends with the wives of my husband's management team spouses?
We socialize a few times per year and I always sort of feel guarded with them. I like many of them a lot and would like them as friends. Part of me sees it as not a good idea though? Would it compromise my husbands relationships at work?
Might there be trust and confidentiality issues?
Maybe it is just about how close I get to them? Keeping boundaries as far as what we talk about? Staying away from talk about the company? Would I be able to share important things going on in my life or will it become company gossip---and spread like wildfire?
Anyone here have experience with this?
posted by seekingsimplicity
on Feb 7, 2008 -
10 answers
Tomorrow I have my annual appraisal with the deputy head of the department at the Uni. where I work. This is not my first time, as I been in this job for several years, but this time I am looking for advice on how to make this into a meaningful and useful meeting instead of the usual box-ticking exercise. Also, what is the best way to answer the standard questions they ask such as: "What were your most significant achievements since the last interview?"
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posted by slimeline
on Jul 12, 2007 -
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I normally don’t date co-workers. But I've recently became smitten with a distant co-worker. We've become great friends in the past month and I asked her out tonight. ... but I received a mixed response. (See full post for the whole background) What should I read into her reaction? How can I convince her to take a leap of faith and just try it out? And/or what should I do next, if anything?
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posted by jkl345
on May 13, 2007 -
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work related question. A co-worker I work with very closely threatened my verbally and physically, claiming I was doing a poor job. I reported to my supervisor, and said co-worker denies it.
What should I do (other than quitting, but I like the job) I have been there 3 years and this came out of the blue. I feel now I have to resign.
Suggestions?
posted by cvoixjames
on Dec 13, 2006 -
39 answers
What are some good strategies and resources for deepening a nascent romantic relationship when your partner is in a two-month pre-election frenzy of activity?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 12, 2006 -
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I work as a graphic designer for a small retail production company in a very rural area. We're a very tech-centric company with about 10 employees, and 4 core players: myself, two other managers and the owner. All of us are from the city, and the owner, one of the managers and myself have been friends since before I came to work for the company (I'm closer friends with the other manager than I am with my boss, but we all met online)... Here's the rub:
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posted by finitejest
on Sep 6, 2006 -
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AdviceFilter: I am thinking about starting a new business, but am concerned about maintaining a good work/life balance...
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posted by mooders
on Aug 10, 2006 -
5 answers
So I accidentally got involved with a coworker/subordinate. We both decided it would be good to end the relationship. She is under the impression it is still okay to "hang out." How do I disway her from this notion?
posted by anonymous
on Nov 6, 2004 -
10 answers
