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First reported 5 hours ago - Updated 5 hours ago - 1 reports

6 reader updates: where are they now?

Here are updates from six readers who had their letters answered here recently (well, one not so recently). 1. The reader whose manager hadn’t gotten back to her about her raise request I thought I’d send you an update on what happened. The ... [Published Ask a Manager - 5 hours ago]

Entities: Cold War, Experience, Skype, Short Ton, Certification

First reported 7 hours ago - Updated 7 hours ago - 1 reports

what to do when you’re put on a performance improvement plan

A reader writes: Yesterday, I was put on a month-long performance improvement plan. I have made some mistakes, and let things fall through the cracks. I take responsibility for them, and the plan is mostly centered on proving I can be dependable. ... [Published Ask a Manager - 7 hours ago]

Entities: Environment

First reported 9 hours ago - Updated 9 hours ago - 1 reports

my boss leaves her dogs in her car — can I do something?

A reader writes: I’m a PhD student and a TA for a tenured professor at a large university. My professor has two dogs, both elderly, that she insists cannot be left at home alone because of their medical issues and because “they would be bored,” so ... [Published Ask a Manager - 9 hours ago]

Entities: Perspiration, Police

First reported 20 hours ago - Updated 20 hours ago - 1 reports

my boss knows I’m job-hunting, bad advice for rejected candidates, and more

It’s fast answer Friday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. My employer found out that I posted my resume on a job board Yesterday my manager told me that our head of HR had received an alert that I updated my resume ... [Published Ask a Manager - 20 hours ago]

Entities: Cashier, Receptionist, Layoffs

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

how to get an employee to stop using baby talk in the office

A reader writes: As an HR professional, I often have to talk to our employees about embarrassing or sensitive issues. However, I have a situation where I need to talk to an employee about her communication skills and I am not sure how to approach ... [Published Ask a Manager - May 23 2013]

Entities: Degrading, Complaints, Interaction

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

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contacting employers through Facebook, getting a raise after 8 years, and more

It’s terse answer Thursday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. Contacting an HR director through Facebook Is it rude to contact the HR director through Facebook? I’ve been job hunting for months with not one single interview ... [Published Ask a Manager - May 23 2013]

Entities: Facebook Inc, Resignation, Surfing, Facilitator

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

5 lame excuses preventing you from finding a new job

If you’re unhappy at work, you’ve probably thought about finding a new job – but if you’re like a lot of people, you never seriously start searching because your own fears hold you back — whether it’s feeling like you can’t leave your team in the ... [Published Ask a Manager - May 22 2013]

Entities: United States

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

how can I back out of mentoring someone?

A reader writes: My boss’s boss asked me to mentor a new hire several months ago, which I was very excited to do. I have been pursing management at this job (retail), so I was excited to show my supervisors how capable I am. Over the holidays was ... [Published Ask a Manager - May 22 2013]

Entities: Anger, Workers

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

how to tell a rude job candidate that I don’t want to interview him after all

A reader writes: I called a candidate for an interview and left a detailed message of when and where to call me back. When this person called back, he was very rude with our front desk clerks and stated he was not sure who called. What can I say ... [Published Ask a Manager - May 22 2013]

Entities: Receptionist, Hostile, Complaints

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

getting paid in pizza, asking for a raise via email, and more

It’s wee answer Wednesday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. I bombed an employment test — can I ask to retake it? I just got back from an interview and made a really terrible mistake! They gave me a proofreading test, ... [Published Ask a Manager - May 22 2013]

Entities: Green Energy, Receptionist, Sadness

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

telling an employee she can’t bring her foster kids to work every day

A reader writes: I have an employee who is foster-parenting two troubled teens. My employee is an amazing woman in many regards, and I am overwhelmed when I think about the commitment she is making to these girls who have been tossed around in life. ... [Published Ask a Manager - May 21 2013]

Entities: Foster Care, Vandalism, admiration

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

how can our church keep visitors from distracting our office staff?

A reader writes: I am in the office of a church (I’m the lead pastor). We have an open reception area which is open and welcoming…apparently too much! People (mainly church members) will come in the office and “camp out” for 20-30 minutes at a time, ... [Published Ask a Manager - May 21 2013]

Entities: distraction, Receptionist, Deadline

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6 reader updates: where are they now? [Published Ask a Manager - 5 hours ago]
what to do when you’re put on a performance imp... [Published Ask a Manager - 7 hours ago]
my boss leaves her dogs in her car — can I do s... [Published Ask a Manager - 9 hours ago]
my boss knows I’m job-hunting, bad advice for r... [Published Ask a Manager - 20 hours ago]
how to get an employee to stop using baby talk ... [Published Ask a Manager - May 23 2013]
contacting employers through Facebook, getting ... [Published Ask a Manager - May 23 2013]
how can I back out of mentoring someone? [Published Ask a Manager - May 22 2013]
how to tell a rude job candidate that I don’t w... [Published Ask a Manager - May 22 2013]
5 lame excuses preventing you from finding a ne... [Published Ask a Manager - May 22 2013]
getting paid in pizza, asking for a raise via e... [Published Ask a Manager - May 22 2013]
telling an employee she can’t bring her foster ... [Published Ask a Manager - May 21 2013]
how can our church keep visitors from distracti... [Published Ask a Manager - May 21 2013]
how much can I push my coworkers to use new tec... [Published Ask a Manager - May 21 2013]
my boss is blocking access to the bathroom, dis... [Published Ask a Manager - May 21 2013]
my new coworker is questioning and redoing my work [Published Ask a Manager - May 20 2013]
I don’t want to cover the front desk anymore [Published Ask a Manager - May 20 2013]
how to ruin your professional reputation [Published Ask a Manager - May 20 2013]
praying in interviews, retaliation for asking f... [Published Ask a Manager - May 20 2013]
salary when you don’t know what the job is, ill... [Published Ask a Manager - May 19 2013]
calling back job applicants, looking like a suc... [Published Ask a Manager - May 18 2013]
drowning, sleeping, hot Dr. Pepper, and other i... [Published Ask a Manager - May 17 2013]
ask the readers: I think my boss stole my compa... [Published Ask a Manager - May 17 2013]
fast answer Friday — 7 short answers to 7 short... [Published Ask a Manager - May 17 2013]
should job applicants ask for references from t... [Published Ask a Manager - May 16 2013]
my job offer was pulled after I failed a drug t... [Published Ask a Manager - May 16 2013]
terse answer Thursday — 7 short answers to 7 sh... [Published Ask a Manager - May 16 2013]
should I take a pay cut to pay for much-needed ... [Published Ask a Manager - May 15 2013]
asking to telework when you have your period [Published Ask a Manager - May 15 2013]
if you’re a recent grad, you’re probably making... [Published Ask a Manager - May 15 2013]
wee answer Wednesday — 7 short answers to 7 sho... [Published Ask a Manager - May 15 2013]

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6 reader updates: where are they now? [Published Ask a Manager - 5 hours ago] Here are updates from six readers who had their letters answered here recently (well, one not so recently). 1. The reader whose manager hadn’t gotten back to her about her raise request I thought I’d send you an update on what happened. The ...
what to do when you’re put on a performance imp... [Published Ask a Manager - 7 hours ago] A reader writes: Yesterday, I was put on a month-long performance improvement plan. I have made some mistakes, and let things fall through the cracks. I take responsibility for them, and the plan is mostly centered on proving I can be dependable. ...
my boss leaves her dogs in her car — can I do s... [Published Ask a Manager - 9 hours ago] A reader writes: I’m a PhD student and a TA for a tenured professor at a large university. My professor has two dogs, both elderly, that she insists cannot be left at home alone because of their medical issues and because “they would be bored,” so ...
my boss knows I’m job-hunting, bad advice for r... [Published Ask a Manager - 20 hours ago] It’s fast answer Friday — seven short answers to seven short questions. Here we go… 1. My employer found out that I posted my resume on a job board Yesterday my manager told me that our head of HR had received an alert that I updated my resume ...
how to get an employee to stop using baby talk ... [Published Ask a Manager - May 23 2013] A reader writes: As an HR professional, I often have to talk to our employees about embarrassing or sensitive issues. However, I have a situation where I need to talk to an employee about her communication skills and I am not sure how to approach ...