Leaving a role, what should you do?
Q: I have been working for three years in a role where I have begun dreading to come to work. This is a first for me in 25 years. The culture where I work is a “gotcha culture” where if … Continued
Outstanding college balance translates to possible loss of job offer
Q: I recently applied for a job, after just graduating in May 2021. I was extended a job offer, which I accepted. Now I am being told that there is a problem with my background check. I didn’t realize that … Continued
As part of your notice period, can you take your vacation or sick time?
Q: I am preparing to accept another job soon. I want to quit and to use my vacation days as part of my two-week notice. I have six days of vacation time that I am owed. Then I want to … Continued
Job-hunting tips for a recent grad
Q: I am a recent college graduate and have been on a contract assignment since April, 2021. My parents are pushing me to “get a real job.” I like my contract work but I am sort of ashamed that I … Continued
Docking vacation in last paycheck
Q: I just gave my notice to accept a new role at another company. I was shocked that they are deducting some money from my last paycheck for a “vacation overage.” I was planning on this final paycheck to pay … Continued
Job seeker feels passed over because of age
Q: I am 57 and feel like I am being passed over because of my age. I have applied for many different roles and seem to always be eliminated when a company asks me about compensation expectations. I know I … Continued
Is my co-worker vaccinated?
Q: I work in a suburban office park in Massachusetts. We adopted the open office style years ago. Some have private offices, but most of us do not. During the month of May, we were told by our CEO that … Continued
COVID anxiety and returning to the office
Q: My employer is asking us to return to the office full-time on July 1. I am super anxious about returning to an office. I don’t know who is vaccinated and who is not. I want my employer to tell … Continued
Vaccination cards, incentives and separate spaces
Q: Hi – I am the office manager for a small company right outside of Boston. Most of our employees are working remotely. We are looking to ask employees to return to work over the summer. Most have been vaccinated (we … Continued
To send or not send!
Q: I participated in a Zoom interview last week. It is not my first-choice job. I am still chasing my “dream job” at another company. I know there will be stiff competition for my “dream job” and many candidates will … Continued