It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Should I tell my job I’m going to quit if they don’t deal with my horrible coworker? I’ve been at this job for over 15 years. My coworker, Sally, has been here for less than three. She has questioned my experience and knowledge from the […]

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23.05.2025

what should I say when people miss meetings? - Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I’m the president of a small grassroots not-for-profit board and I have plenty of virtual meetings with other board members, volunteers, community partners, and staff for one reason or another. I’m wondering if you have any suggested language for when people no-show for meetings. It’s a relatively minor issue, but it happens […]

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23.05.2025

where are you now? (a call for updates) - Ask a Manager

It’s mid-year updates season! If you’ve had your question answered here in the past, please email me an update and let us know how your situation turned out. Did you take the advice? Did you not take the advice? What happened? How’s your situation now? (Don’t post your updates here though; email them to me.) […]

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23.05.2025

stolen mugs, pilfered lunches, and missing iPads: let's discuss office thefts - Ask a Manager

You’d like to think you can trust the people you work around, but in reality office thefts are surprisingly common. From the coworker who stole someone’s spicy food and got sick (and the epic update), to the manager who stole someone’s family heirloom, to the boss who stole an employee’s iPad, to the boss who […]

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should I say I'm going to quit if my job doesn't deal with my horrible coworker, 2 bosses in a row couldn't say why they disliked my work, and more - Ask a Manager

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where are you now? (a call for updates) - Ask a Manager

stolen mugs, pilfered lunches, and missing iPads: let's discuss office thefts - Ask a Manager

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