A reader writes: Weird thing just came up at my work that I’d be curious to hear you weigh in on. I work at a university that is 100% in-person, on-the-ground. My colleague Fergus...

I worked at one of my former companies for over eleven years. I knew from the very beginning that in order to get a raise, I had to ask for one. It was because...

A reader writes: I’ve just gone through a long interview process for a job I was referred to a while back. I have not been actively applying for jobs because I am pregnant but...

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My coworker does extreme sports whenever she’s out sick I have a coworker, “Pattie,” who has a remote work accommodation due to a mental...

I’m off today. This was originally published in 2017. A reader writes: I enjoy wearing perfume, but tend to stick to indie oil scents, since the smell tends to stick closer to my skin...

I’m off today. This was originally published in 2017. A reader writes: Every month, my work has a “pep rally” where the whole staff gets together to highlight what’s going on in each department....

It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. We’re supposed to say grace at the start of team meals I work in government. Fairly new to job, first time in government. Been...

Not ignorant, understandable! And awesome that you’re asking. Those small local races can be the start of someone’s political career, they’re going to be stewarding public funds and setting policy, and they matter! Side...

Hi all! Looking for some perspective and help on how to approach this conversation with our office manager/HR. Let me start by saying, I probably need help on sifting through what’s truly important (and...

It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. My new boss has a different work style than my old boss I’ve been in my job for three years under James. I’ve liked...