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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21.12.2024

weekend open thread - December 21-22, 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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20.12.2024

update: I’m in charge of our disgusting office kitchen — 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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20.12.2024

updates: my boss threatened himself, inappropriate music in a family-friendly store, 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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20.12.2024

update: I promoted one employee instead of her coworker, and now my whole team is upset — 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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20.12.2024

what’s your company doing for the holidays this year? — Ask a Manager

What’s your company doing for the holidays this year? Party on a boat that you can't escape from and which will produce a confrontational email the

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20.12.2024

my favorite posts of 2024 — Ask a Manager

Here are my favorite posts of 2024, in no particular order: 1. how much can I pet my cat on video calls? Because this is asking the important question. 2.

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20.12.2024

updates: boss says parents can’t be good at their jobs, how to get coworkers to actually help, 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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20.12.2024

employee’s outbursts might be hormonal, an overly friendly coworker, 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 my employee’s

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19.12.2024

update: my boss is resentful when I do well — 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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19.12.2024

updates: is my preferred name too cringy, banning money collections, 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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19.12.2024

update: how to tell my boss his second-in-commands are making it impossible for me to do my job — 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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19.12.2024

should I demote an employee who can’t do her job? — Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I have a staff member who was promoted beyond her capability. I have tried coaching her, and she simply does not have the skill or

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19.12.2024

director lied to HR about what I told him, fiance’s boss makes me cut her hair, 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 director lied to HR about

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19.12.2024

the boudoir photos, the date from Shopko, and other stories of holidays at work — Ask a Manager

Here are 10 of my favorite stories you shared about holidays at work over the past month. 1. The empty gifts For years we had a buffet dinner at a nice

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19.12.2024

updates: I don’t want to be pied in the face for 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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18.12.2024

update: I’m buying a business — how do I tell one employee (who’s currently my coworker) that I’m not keeping her on? — 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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18.12.2024

update: should I correct students who address me as Mrs.? — 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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18.12.2024

I don’t want to be in the middle of my coworker’s crush, a burping boss, 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 don’t want to be in the

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18.12.2024

update: is it OK to vacation with a friend from 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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18.12.2024

updates: custodian says we have fleas but we do not, 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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18.12.2024

a good news story — Ask a Manager

A note from a reader: I've been an avid reader for years, and have always appreciated your no-nonsense advice. I hadn't realized quite how much I had

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18.12.2024

update: my coworker’s obsession with coffee is an all-day distraction — 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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17.12.2024

update: I might run into the person whose life I ruined at a work event — 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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17.12.2024

updates: ex-boss wants to be my friend, telling my manager I can't take work trips, 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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17.12.2024

updates: new hire was upset about my maternity leave, asking assistant to check in before she leaves, 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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17.12.2024

a truly hilarious company holiday party story, told in bullet points — Ask a Manager

There will be more posts than usual this week, so keep checking back throughout the day. This is one of my favorite holiday stories of all time, which was

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17.12.2024

update: colleague doesn’t wash his hands after he goes to the bathroom, and people are making it my problem — 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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17.12.2024

coworker doesn’t follow her own fragrance ban, son-in-law won’t show up on time, 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 coworker doesn’t follow her

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17.12.2024

our underage intern drank at the company party — Ask a Manager

A reader writes: Earlier this week I was chatting with our intern, Rachel, and another coworker about the staff party the previous week. I had been sick

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17.12.2024

the worst boss of 2024 is… — Ask a Manager

The final votes are in, and the mother-in-law who manages the sister-in-law and covers up her drunk driving won the Worst Boss of 2024 Award, with 56% of

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16.12.2024

coworker is giving a colleague underwear in our Secret Santa, cooking a roast at work, 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 coworker is giving a

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14.12.2024

open thread - December 13, 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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14.12.2024

weekend open thread - December 14-15, 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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14.12.2024

updates: the complaining coworker, the coworker who won't share a file, 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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14.12.2024

vote for the worst boss of 2024: the finals — Ask a Manager

It’s the final round of the Worst Boss of 2024 voting. We've narrowed the pool from eight nominees to two (see results from the first round and second

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13.12.2024

boss goes through my things, haircut 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. My boss sits at my desk and

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13.12.2024

updates: the out-of-control birthday celebrations, boss wants a timeline for my leaving, 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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13.12.2024

updates: work doesn't interest me, bringing a sippy cup to 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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employee might give me drugs for Christmas, the office couple decided to swap jobs, and more — Ask a Manager

open thread - December 20, 2024 — Ask a Manager

weekend open thread - December 21-22, 2024 — Ask a Manager

update: I’m in charge of our disgusting office kitchen — Ask a Manager

updates: my boss threatened himself, inappropriate music in a family-friendly store, and more — Ask a Manager

update: I promoted one employee instead of her coworker, and now my whole team is upset — Ask a Manager

what’s your company doing for the holidays this year? — Ask a Manager

my favorite posts of 2024 — Ask a Manager

updates: boss says parents can’t be good at their jobs, how to get coworkers to actually help, and more — Ask a Manager

employee’s outbursts might be hormonal, an overly friendly coworker, and more — Ask a Manager

update: my boss is resentful when I do well — Ask a Manager

updates: is my preferred name too cringy, banning money collections, and more — Ask a Manager

update: how to tell my boss his second-in-commands are making it impossible for me to do my job — Ask a Manager

should I demote an employee who can’t do her job? — Ask a Manager

director lied to HR about what I told him, fiance’s boss makes me cut her hair, and more — Ask a Manager

the boudoir photos, the date from Shopko, and other stories of holidays at work — Ask a Manager

updates: I don’t want to be pied in the face for work, and more — Ask a Manager

update: I’m buying a business — how do I tell one employee (who’s currently my coworker) that I’m not keeping her on? — Ask a Manager

update: should I correct students who address me as Mrs.? — Ask a Manager

I don’t want to be in the middle of my coworker’s crush, a burping boss, and more — Ask a Manager

update: is it OK to vacation with a friend from work? — Ask a Manager

updates: custodian says we have fleas but we do not, and more — Ask a Manager

a good news story — Ask a Manager

update: my coworker’s obsession with coffee is an all-day distraction — Ask a Manager

update: I might run into the person whose life I ruined at a work event — Ask a Manager

updates: ex-boss wants to be my friend, telling my manager I can't take work trips, and more — Ask a Manager

updates: new hire was upset about my maternity leave, asking assistant to check in before she leaves, and more — Ask a Manager

a truly hilarious company holiday party story, told in bullet points — Ask a Manager

update: colleague doesn’t wash his hands after he goes to the bathroom, and people are making it my problem — Ask a Manager

coworker doesn’t follow her own fragrance ban, son-in-law won’t show up on time, and more — Ask a Manager

our underage intern drank at the company party — Ask a Manager

the worst boss of 2024 is… — Ask a Manager

coworker is giving a colleague underwear in our Secret Santa, cooking a roast at work, and more — Ask a Manager

open thread - December 13, 2024 — Ask a Manager

weekend open thread - December 14-15, 2024 — Ask a Manager

updates: the complaining coworker, the coworker who won't share a file, and more — Ask a Manager

vote for the worst boss of 2024: the finals — Ask a Manager

boss goes through my things, haircut drama, and more — Ask a Manager

updates: the out-of-control birthday celebrations, boss wants a timeline for my leaving, and more — Ask a Manager

updates: work doesn't interest me, bringing a sippy cup to work, and more — Ask a Manager

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