Pizza Place Job and Time and One-half
Q: I am a college student and I work at a pizza place over the summer to make some money. I do mostly cashiering but sometimes I bus tables and clean up the kitchen at the end of the night. … Continued
Company Theft and COBRA
Q: I recently was terminated from my job. I was stupid. I used a company credit card to buy things for my apartment. I got caught. I plan to pay the company back. I thought I would be offered COBRA … Continued
Burned Out and Miserable
Q: I am 50 years old and miserable in my job. My commute is long. My coworkers are negative. The work is repetitive. I feel like there is no meaning in what I do, other than making money for my … Continued
Addressing Smokers Near a Workplace Door
Q: I work in an office park where most everyone parks in the rear parking lot of the building. I have asthma and cigarette smoke is a problem for me. When I leave the office mid-day for lunch, I have … Continued
“Slimy” co-worker needs a reference
Q: I received a reference call on a former co-worker. I don’t know for sure but I think the guy was fired. He was very slimy and I think he used the company credit card for personal expenses. What is … Continued
Continued Tardiness After Winter Commute Hassles
Q: Over the past winter, I had many employees struggle with getting into work on time. I didn’t confront the issues because I knew commuting, parking and the trains were horrible because of the snow. However, today is a beautiful … Continued
How Vacation Time Works
Q: Can you explain to me how vacation time typically works at most companies? Do you have to earn it through the year and then use it? Does that mean most employees have to wait until December to take any … Continued
Joining a Board
Q: I am a senior-level woman running my own small business. I am eager to join a board. There is no roadmap. How do most board members get selected? Is it who you know? Or through headhunters? Or attorneys? Solve … Continued
UI Designer Struggling with Job Search
Q: Several years ago I chose to change careers and become a UI Designer. I absolutely love what I do but I find myself unemployed. I was laid off over two years ago. I’ve been searching ever since. I’ve had … Continued
A Graceful Exit
Q: I plan to leave my current job in the next three months. I remember a former manager giving me advice about how to leave a job gracefully. I remember what she said at a very high level. Do you … Continued