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
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
This week Pattie answered questions about what to tell your current employer when you go for a long interview elsewhere, should you quit one job before you have another one lined up, does an organization have to pay salaried workers more … Continued
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
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
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
This week Pattie answered questions regarding some of toughest parts of the hiring process, including how to properly write a resume, how to impress an employer with a cover letter, and how employers analyze your cover letter. She also tackled … Continued
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
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
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
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