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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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 -
23 answers
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
How honest can I afford to be in my upward manager review when he will know instantly that it's me? I have real issues to address but fear repercussions. And yes, it's supposedly anonymous.
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posted by Toto_tot
on Oct 29, 2012 -
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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 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
How do I tell my boss I don't want to carpool with the group for a 12+ hour round trip?
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posted by dalesd
on Jan 12, 2012 -
31 answers
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 -
28 answers
My boss called me at 1:45am to ask me to come in early the next day. Is that as outrageous as I think it is?
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posted by Nibbly Fang
on Oct 16, 2011 -
34 answers
Exit letter and interview...how should I treat the elephant in the room...my incompetent boss?
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posted by idle
on Sep 14, 2011 -
26 answers
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'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 do I handle the imminent return of a supervisor with whom I feel I have a toxic relationship?
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posted by Effigy2000
on May 30, 2011 -
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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 -
9 answers
How do I adapt my working style to be more in line with that of my boss? Should I even be trying? This got kind of long. Sorry.
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posted by Ziggy500
on Mar 3, 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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So a new guy I interviewed just got hired and - surprise! - I'll be reporting to him. He will report to my now-former boss, who I had a great relationship with. Please help me deal with my (possibly irrational) feelings of frustration.
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posted by ladybird
on Jan 7, 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 -
39 answers
I’m at a fairly new year-long internship for child therapy at an elementary school and my bitchy supervisor is driving me up the wall. Please give me some suggestions for dealing with her!
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posted by pineappleheart
on Nov 8, 2010 -
22 answers
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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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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My boss has begun reprimanding me for events that never occurred, and it's stressing me out. In my third (tenure year) as a special ed teacher at a public school; my first 2 years of reviews were excellent.
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posted by dzaz
on Sep 11, 2010 -
18 answers
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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My boss offered me a freelance project. I turned it down because I already work 55-65 hours a week and have no time for more projects (or a life). Now my boss is acting cold towards me. It's also close to review time. Any suggestions?
posted by blizter
on Jun 22, 2010 -
9 answers
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 -
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Do business owners and freelancers ever learn to relax while running their own businesses? And if so, how do they get to that point?
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posted by the foreground
on Mar 19, 2010 -
18 answers
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.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 24, 2009 -
29 answers
