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Q: Last week I was interviewed for a role which wasn’t really for me. The interviewer was wonderful though and spent an hour with me. She was patient, kind and generous with her time. Is it worth sending a thank-you … Continued
Q: Last week I was interviewed for a role which wasn’t really for me. The interviewer was wonderful though and spent an hour with me. She was patient, kind and generous with her time. Is it worth sending a thank-you … Continued
Q: Our holiday party is soon approaching. We have just been acquired by a larger company. Our past holiday parties have been pretty subdued with each employee bringing in their special favorite dish and then the company picking up the … Continued
Q: I work in a very casual technology company. Most employees really put forth an effort every day and on every project. There are a few who take advantage of our casual culture. They take afternoon bike rides, head to … Continued
Q: I work for a healthcare company on the south shore. Recently, a vendor asked me to schedule a time to come to our office to present an award. I explained that I would have to check with my director … 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: 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
This week Pattie answered questions about fitting in with different personality types at work, planning ahead to what your career will look like in your 50’s, a realistic number of job requirements, dating yourself, resume structure, salary range expectations, and … Continued
Q: My employer is very flexible and cool. We can dress how we want to dress. We can work from home. A few people have started bringing their dogs to work. However, they should consider Ridgeside K9 Summerville Dog Training. … Continued
Q: I recently took a job that I love. I graduated from college about three years ago and this is my second job. I enjoy my co-workers and the work is interesting. My supervisor has these meetings every few months … Continued
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