When your supervisor has been “let go”
Q: My supervisor was just “let go.” I tried to reach out to her, and have not heard back. I am not sure what “let go” that means, but she is no longer in the office. I am worried that … Continued
Social media habits at work
Q: My daughter is glued to her social media. I am worried, that when she finds her new post-college role, she will have her phone in her hand constantly. I hear about Instagram and Snapchat most often. I have some … Continued
A co-worker wearing too much perfume
Q: Many in my office are slowly returning to the workplace vs. working 100% remotely. One of my co-workers, who is very new to the company, seems to be very fond of perfume. Very fond! I feel like I have … Continued
Networking overload
Q: I just landed a great job, in part because I made a greater effort to network with friends and family. I started my job about 2 weeks ago. I am getting a lot of requests to meet others for … Continued
When employees “ghost”
Q: I am a lead engineer. Although I am not a supervisor, I am involved in the hiring, performance reviews, and directing work of our new hires. Many of our new hires are fresh grads from some very competitive colleges. … Continued
Long COVID – how to disclose as a candidate
Q: I am a candidate for a role in biotech. I have been diagnosed with long COVID (or PASC, the medical term). I will need some accommodations for this condition. How or when do I ask a prospective employer? A: … Continued
Inappropriate comments via a video call
Q: At my company, we are all working remotely. We have a weekly Zoom call on Friday mornings to share updates and client information. During this Zoom call, a colleague, who was just hired late in 2021 sends me messages … Continued
What is an orientation period?
Q: I have accepted a new role with a company in the Boston area. The recruiter mentioned there was an orientation period. I am not even sure what that is. Is it a trial period? A: Many companies have an … Continued
Joining a new company when working remotely
Q: I started a job in September. I am working primarily remotely but it feels like my learning curve is steep. I don’t feel like I know my team members or how to handle some of the most basic tasks, … Continued
Onboarding a remote employee
Q: I am starting a role in August. The company is working completely remotely and there are no plans for them to renew their office space lease. I am nervous about joining a new role 100% remotely. What should I … Continued