Results Through People
Q: This year, for real, I need to change jobs. I have talked about it before but I need to make it a reality. My industry is shrinking. However, I am in a role (facilities management) which is somewhat transferable to other … Continued
Q: Should I suspend my search over the holiday week? I have been told that the week around Christmas and the New Year are worthless for job hunters. True? A: I agree and disagree. The coming week is slow as … Continued
Q: Tell me what you think of Ben Edelman, the Harvard professor who tangled with a restaurant owner over $4.00. A: Wow. Ok, I think Ben Edelman is probably very smart. I think Ben Edelman probably earned a perfect score … Continued
Q: During the holiday season, my office tends to go overboard with food. There is a potluck. Then a company-paid luncheon. Now colleagues are bringing in bagels, donuts, etc. It seems crazy to me. I recently lost quite a bit … Continued
Q: I work in downtown Boston and live about 45 minutes north of the city. Traffic seems to be getting worse and worse, which has lengthened my commute. My husband works closer to our daughter’s daycare but now is moving … Continued
Q: I am interviewing for a job and was told that the CEO expects “7 by 24” accessibility to the engineering team. I have a strong work ethic but I do coach my son’s basketball team and enjoy time with … Continued
Q: I just received a job offer. How wonderful right? Not so wonderful. Well some of it is good. The company is great, exactly where I want to be regarding both location and industry. Compensation is good. Benefits information looks … Continued
Q: It has been about 15 months since I was hired into my first position out of college. I like my job a lot and I am grateful I have started at a company with a good reputation. When I … Continued
Q: I am a new supervisor in a financial services company in Boston. We don’t have an HR department. I have four employees in our department. Three of the four employees are great. Then there is one that doesn’t seem … Continued
Q: I just landed a great job, in part due to the help of friends and family members (aka networking as you call it). However, now that I have started working, everyone (including some I don’t even know) are asking … Continued