It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here

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10.12.2024

update: my performance evaluation is based on activities outside of work — Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There

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10.12.2024

boss talks to me like I’m a baby, coworker is making me late, and more — Ask a Manager

I’m on vacation. Here are some past letters that I’m making new again, rather than leaving them to wilt in the archives. 1. My boss talks to me like I’m a

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10.12.2024

42 gift ideas for every type of employee on your team — Ask a Manager

If you’re the boss, finding the right gifts for your employees can be fraught with questions: How much do you spend? Should you spend the same amount of

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10.12.2024

vote for the worst boss of 2024 — Ask a Manager

It’s time to vote on the worst boss of the year! Today we'll vote for the worst boss in each of four match-ups. On Wednesday, the winners will go

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10.12.2024

update: someone made a mean “self-evaluation” for my boss, and she’s punishing us all — Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past.

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10.12.2024

update: I was asked to take down a family photo — Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There

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10.12.2024

update: how much can I pet my cat on video calls? — Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There

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09.12.2024

I offended a client, asking a new hire to go by her last name, and more — Ask a Manager

I’m on vacation. Here are some past letters that I’m making new again, rather than leaving them to wilt in the archives. 1. I think I offended a client I

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07.12.2024

more on AI attending meetings — Ask a Manager

A reader writes: This may be cheating as an "update" since I am not the original person who wrote in about AI attending meetings, but I still thought it

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07.12.2024

updates: CEO is furious about my joke, boss keeps saying he loves me, and more — Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here

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07.12.2024

weekend open thread - December 7-8, 2024 — Ask a Manager

This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here are the rules for the

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07.12.2024

open thread - December 6, 2024 — Ask a Manager

It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on any work-related questions that you want to

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06.12.2024

update: can I bring a friend-with-benefits back to my hotel on a work trip? — Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There

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06.12.2024

updates: working from a one-bedroom with a baby and nanny, the chatty employee, and more — Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here

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06.12.2024

updates: interviewer said my reading tastes were pretentious, problem employee lashed out at me, and more — Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here

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06.12.2024

update: owner won’t do anything about our terrible employee — Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There

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06.12.2024

company asked if we’d donate a kidney, candy dish drama, and more — Ask a Manager

I’m on vacation. Here are some past letters that I’m making new again, rather than leaving them to wilt in the archives. 1. Our company asked if we’d

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06.12.2024

updates: doing a video training from bed, I can see an X-rated scene from my office window, and more — Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here

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06.12.2024

share your funniest office holiday stories — Ask a Manager

We have once again entered the season of forced workplace merriment, holiday party disasters, and other seasonal delights! Thus it is time to hear about

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05.12.2024

update: can I have stickers on my wheelchair at work? — Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past.

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05.12.2024

updates: younger coworker thinks I don't know about computers, people think coworker is having an affair, and more — Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here

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05.12.2024

update: my company secretly gives parents thousands of extra dollars in benefits — Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There

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05.12.2024

my sister abused my employee discount, employee is too rushed in the morning, and more — Ask a Manager

I’m on vacation. Here are some past letters that I’m making new again, rather than leaving them to wilt in the archives. 1. My sister abused my employee

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05.12.2024

update: I organize orgies — can I talk about it in my job hunt? — Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There

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05.12.2024

updates: employees are cuddling in staff meetings, unvaccinated new hire, and more — Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here

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05.12.2024

my assistant doesn't know how to prioritize — Ask a Manager

A reader writes: My team recently hired a part-time assistant, Jane, to help with my work. The problem I’m running into is that Jane either doesn’t know

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04.12.2024

friend won't pay my cancellation fee, car alarm disrupts our office, and more — Ask a Manager

I’m on vacation. Here are some past letters that I’m making new again, rather than leaving them to wilt in the archives. 1. My friend/client won’t pay my

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04.12.2024

update: can I do anything about my aggressive-driver coworker? — Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There

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04.12.2024

updates: reported a coworker for hitting a child, the spooky question, and more — Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here

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04.12.2024

updates: best friend is dating my employee, coworker tries to scare me, and more — Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here

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04.12.2024

updates: the dog-sitter, coworker is taking credit for my work, and more — Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here

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04.12.2024

I feel exploited by my employees — Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I lead a manufacturing business that I co-founded over a decade ago. It turned its first profit recently, but all this time, we as the

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03.12.2024

the schedule for updates this year — Ask a Manager

Welcome to “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager! Between now and the end of the year, I'll be running updates from people who had their letters

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03.12.2024

update: should I tell my employee she needs to give a clearer “no” to a client who’s interested in her? — Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There

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03.12.2024

update: should I tell an employee I had a dream predicting his death? — Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. There

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03.12.2024

drunk boss was angry I couldn’t drive him, coworker who’s afraid of clowns, and more — Ask a Manager

I’m on vacation. Here are some past letters that I’m making new again, rather than leaving them to wilt in the archives. 1. My boss got drunk and was

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03.12.2024

updates: coworkers don't know I'm married, tiny lunches, and more — Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here

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03.12.2024

updates: Diet Coke as a religious accommodation, coworker loves shoplifting, and more — Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here

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02.12.2024

a nudist across from the office, a lease dispute with a former tenant's manager, and more — Ask a Manager

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updates: boss gave me hush money, don’t want to participate in my office’s steps challenge, and more — Ask a Manager

update: my performance evaluation is based on activities outside of work — Ask a Manager

boss talks to me like I’m a baby, coworker is making me late, and more — Ask a Manager

42 gift ideas for every type of employee on your team — Ask a Manager

vote for the worst boss of 2024 — Ask a Manager

update: someone made a mean “self-evaluation” for my boss, and she’s punishing us all — Ask a Manager

update: I was asked to take down a family photo — Ask a Manager

update: how much can I pet my cat on video calls? — Ask a Manager

I offended a client, asking a new hire to go by her last name, and more — Ask a Manager

more on AI attending meetings — Ask a Manager

updates: CEO is furious about my joke, boss keeps saying he loves me, and more — Ask a Manager

weekend open thread - December 7-8, 2024 — Ask a Manager

open thread - December 6, 2024 — Ask a Manager

update: can I bring a friend-with-benefits back to my hotel on a work trip? — Ask a Manager

updates: working from a one-bedroom with a baby and nanny, the chatty employee, and more — Ask a Manager

updates: interviewer said my reading tastes were pretentious, problem employee lashed out at me, and more — Ask a Manager

update: owner won’t do anything about our terrible employee — Ask a Manager

company asked if we’d donate a kidney, candy dish drama, and more — Ask a Manager

updates: doing a video training from bed, I can see an X-rated scene from my office window, and more — Ask a Manager

share your funniest office holiday stories — Ask a Manager

update: can I have stickers on my wheelchair at work? — Ask a Manager

updates: younger coworker thinks I don't know about computers, people think coworker is having an affair, and more — Ask a Manager

update: my company secretly gives parents thousands of extra dollars in benefits — Ask a Manager

my sister abused my employee discount, employee is too rushed in the morning, and more — Ask a Manager

update: I organize orgies — can I talk about it in my job hunt? — Ask a Manager

updates: employees are cuddling in staff meetings, unvaccinated new hire, and more — Ask a Manager

my assistant doesn't know how to prioritize — Ask a Manager

friend won't pay my cancellation fee, car alarm disrupts our office, and more — Ask a Manager

update: can I do anything about my aggressive-driver coworker? — Ask a Manager

updates: reported a coworker for hitting a child, the spooky question, and more — Ask a Manager

updates: best friend is dating my employee, coworker tries to scare me, and more — Ask a Manager

updates: the dog-sitter, coworker is taking credit for my work, and more — Ask a Manager

I feel exploited by my employees — Ask a Manager

the schedule for updates this year — Ask a Manager

update: should I tell my employee she needs to give a clearer “no” to a client who’s interested in her? — Ask a Manager

update: should I tell an employee I had a dream predicting his death? — Ask a Manager

drunk boss was angry I couldn’t drive him, coworker who’s afraid of clowns, and more — Ask a Manager

updates: coworkers don't know I'm married, tiny lunches, and more — Ask a Manager

updates: Diet Coke as a religious accommodation, coworker loves shoplifting, and more — Ask a Manager

a nudist across from the office, a lease dispute with a former tenant's manager, and more — Ask a Manager

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