How to move up
Q: I am 21 years old and I work two jobs, one in retail. Both are not in professional office environments. My goal is to work in a professional office environment. I have a degree but I really don’t use … Continued
New rules, from a manager post-leave
Q: I have a supervisor, let’s call her Jessica, who seems to be threatened by me. As background information, I have been with my firm for 11.5 years and have about 15 years of industry experience. Jessica went through a challenging … Continued
What is Juneteenth?
Q: I just found out my company celebrates Juneteenth. This is a new holiday for me. Can you help me understand it? I am hearing a lot about it, but not sure of the origins and why it is now … Continued
Interview questions feel wrong
Q: During a recent interview, I was asked some unusual questions. I was asked about “what country I was from” and “if I liked children.” These questions were not relevant to the job. I never received a job offer from … Continued
Networking overload
Q: I just landed a great job, in part because I made a greater effort to network with friends and family. I started my job about 2 weeks ago. I am getting a lot of requests to meet others for … Continued
The genie is out of the bottle re: hybrid and remote work
Q: I am working remotely and my manager wants us to return to the office July 1st. He believes everyone who works from home is watching the “Price is Right.” Without the interruptions at the office, I have been far … Continued
Benefits change – OK or not?
Q: I have a friend who has been told that her medical benefits may change this year. She accepted this role because of their generous health care plan. She feels like this is a “bait and switch” from her original … Continued
Sometimes oversharing personal info can hinder employment opportunities
Q: I am having a very hard time finding a permanent position that will last. I recently accepted a position through a temp agency, but the work load is lighter than I would have hoped. My last day in this … Continued
Holding a safe employee event
Q: Recently, we had a COVID-safety outing where all employees were invited to a cookout and bonfire. Most of our employees and family members had a great time. A few employees drank too much. I worry about inappropriate behavior and … Continued
A candidate’s reluctance to embrace technology
Q: Recently I was invited to interview for a company in Cambridge. After the interview, I was given feedback that I did not seem open to learning new technologies. In some respects, this criticism is valid. I know what I … Continued