I work in a managerial/supervisory role in a public agency. My colleagues who are union members will quite likely be going on strike Tuesday. I have never been in this situation before and am not sure what I can/should do.
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posted by anonymous
on May 23, 2013 -
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My office was submitting a grant and the wrong application was uploaded to the grant agency website. My coworker submitted the final documents - and it is clear to me already that he will find a way to throw me under the bus if he has to, to protect his interests. How do I approach this?
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posted by anonymous
on May 16, 2013 -
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My boss has hired her unqualified problem child son to work in my workplace. I have no idea how to deal with him.
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posted by anonymous
on May 9, 2013 -
32 answers
What is with my workplace? Need help dealing personally and professionally with a variety of inappropriate behavior from my coworkers and supervisor.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 7, 2013 -
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Glenda thinks because we met up a few times outside work, we can now be besties. Problem is, this time spent together made me realize Glenda is not someone I want to be friends with.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 28, 2013 -
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I just started a new job as a researcher. They hired a few people around the same time as me and we all have start dates around now-ish. I've been there a week. There is a new guy starting in my department in a more senior position than me, but not supervising me, on Monday. I just got his name today and looked him up, and... there are some things about him that a little bit of digging uncovered that are sketchy. (It's definitely him, please give me the benefit of the doubt here.) His job is not likely to be impacted by these revelations about his recent past, but if it were to get out that his history includes these things, it could endanger my company's reputation if a competitor or journalist found out. Nothing he did is illegal.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 1, 2013 -
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This fall, when I was unemployed and job hunting, I discovered I was pregnant, kind of like this person: http://ask.metafilter.com/207069/Should-I-reveal-my-pregnancy-in-job-interviews. I did not mention this during interviews, but when I got an offer, I brought it up with the hiring manager as part of my negotiation. I was very pleased that it did not seem like a liability, and he promised I'd be made eligible for their paid maternity leave even though I would have only been there about six months. He also said he'd leave it up to me to tell my boss and team with at least 4 months advance notice.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 27, 2012 -
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Starting to feel uncomfortable about work events which are allegedly optional but don't turn out to be. How to approach this with boss?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 21, 2012 -
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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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What are the rules for "optional" but not really optional work-related events for non-exempt employees?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 3, 2012 -
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I've just been diagnosed with ADHD, and have started an initial stimulant-based management plan. I'm in my mid-forties, and work in a very traditional industry and come from a not-very-accepting Old World culture. How open do I need to be with colleagues and friends that I'm doing this?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 13, 2012 -
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What's the best way to scrub my online presence for protection from a potential-future snoopy boss, etc?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 5, 2012 -
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My employer seems to be pushing me toward filing an EEOC complaint or resigning my job. What do I do?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 28, 2012 -
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I started a new job in a completely new place and I want to be the best colleague I can be. What are some tips or commonsense things for me to remember and internalize about appropriate workplace behavior?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 13, 2012 -
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A married coworker made a pass at me - help me stop feeling like I need to peel all my skin off.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 2, 2012 -
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Former intern has become mentally ill and sends numerous disturbing (but not threatening) emails. Not sure how to proceed.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 16, 2012 -
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ADA, reasonable accommodation in the workplace, and supervisor resigning: I have questions. (This is in California)
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 14, 2012 -
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My wife finds herself quite unexpectedly facing termination from her job and needs legal/employment advice quickly. Some details after the link.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 23, 2012 -
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I need a tactful but clear way to correct stereotype-based assumptions about my abilities.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 18, 2012 -
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Should I run away from the job I just got because a to-be-coworker's wife is sending up danger signs?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 12, 2011 -
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Any good books out there on handling employee gossip, from a managerial perspective?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 17, 2011 -
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A consultant who works closely with my department hates me. He's not going anywhere. How do I deal?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 30, 2011 -
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How do I address my manager about the obvious not work related tasks she doing all day? All of us see it and it's completely disrespectful and frustrating.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 29, 2011 -
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I'm having a hard time sussing out whether a recent job candidate's informality (and non-adherence to gender norms) should be a major warning sign, eye-rollingly insignificant, or somewhere in between.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 23, 2011 -
84 answers
Work-place drama filter: My team lead has claimed I assaulted him. I didn't do it. It's my word versus his. Help!
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 14, 2010 -
31 answers
Should I divulge to my boss my mentor/coworker’s complete lack of work ethic? (academic lab situation)
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 25, 2010 -
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This morning at work, I was in a one-on-one meeting with a valued (and, yes, attractive) female colleague. While we were talking, she caught me looking up her skirt (yes, it was blatant). I looked up, and realized I was busted.
At that point, she tugged her skirt down, rolled her eyes slightly, and got up and left (muttering an excuse that she had to "make a call").
I'm still really mortified that this happened. What should I do now? Should I say something to her? Apologize? Ignore the fact that this encounter ever happened? What's the least awkward way of proceeding, knowing that we'll likely be working together for a lot longer?
Men: Have you ever gotten busted this way? What did you do?
Women: Have you ever been in this position? Did you lose your respect for the peeper, or do you generally assume that most dudes are trying to peek at you whether you notice or not?
Any advice would be valued. (If it matters, I'm male, she's female, we're both straight, and are about the same age.)
posted by anonymous
on Aug 18, 2010 -
129 answers
How do I explain a belated e-mail in a professional context? And how does one write a letter of inquiry to someone who already has the job? Bean-plate overthinking inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 23, 2010 -
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I'm leaving my job, but my boss is making travel plans for the future. Should I say anything about it?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 15, 2010 -
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I'm a legal secretary at a Big Law Firm, and was previously assigned to two attorneys, Sam and Sarah. Because my workload was light, I accommodated each of Sarah's requests as best I could (Sam is every secretary's dream, and requests very little assistance). To my own fault, I spoiled Sarah, enabled her laziness, and now find myself stuck in a hole. I've been assigned a new attorney, Scott, who is both new to the firm and has a large docket. My workload has increased substantially - Sarah is used to getting her way, and Scott has deadlines coming out of his ears. I need advice on how to get a couple points across to Sarah and Scott.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 23, 2010 -
23 answers
How do I tell my bosses that my coworkers are making it impossible to do my work because they are essentially goofing off 50% of the time without getting my coworkers in trouble?
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posted by anonymous
on May 11, 2010 -
16 answers
I share an office with a bully, and things have come to a head. How do I keep cool and not resort to hollering?
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posted by anonymous
on May 5, 2010 -
38 answers
Am I lunching with the new office creep? Or am I just letting my dislike get in the way.
Either way how do I extricate myself from this situation?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 15, 2010 -
19 answers
