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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days agoDear Abby: I said yes to doing her wedding hair, and now my feelings are hurt
Professionals can be displaced by well-meaning amateurs at family events; directly address recurring marital doubts and pursue counseling when communication repeatedly breaks down.
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fromSlate Magazine
3 days agoI Thought My New Potential Client Was Strange. But What She Did After Our Call Was Unhinged.
A freelancer encounters a potentially unstable client who publicly disparages applicants and misrepresents communications, creating safety, professionalism, and boundary concerns.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month agoAsking Eric: I never saw the recommendation letter he submitted with my name
I wrote something short (less than a page) that I thought was truthful and adequate. I inserted my name in the signature block but did not sign it. I told him he could edit it, expecting he would send me the edited version. He added text about projects we'd worked on together, plus awards he'd gotten and been nominated for. The day of the application deadline, I wrote him for the edited version and learned that he'd submitted it.
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fromSlate Magazine
4 months agoMy Crush on My Boss Has Me Considering a Drastic Move. But the Alternative Might Be More Fun.
A retail pharmacy technician develops reciprocal romantic feelings for a charismatic pharmacy manager, creating workplace tension, boundary concerns, and potential professional complications.
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fromIndependent
4 months agoAsking for a friend: My ex took our break-up badly and now he's started working for the same company. How will we manage to work together with this history?
Encountering an ex at work will likely cause awkwardness; prepare for initial discomfort and maintain professional boundaries while time eases tension.
fromFast Company
4 months agoHow to handle a lazy coworker-who's also your friend
We spend so much time at work, it's natural that we strike up friendships with colleagues. It's common, and research shows it's even good for your career and happiness. But what happens when your office pal's performance drags the team down, causes inefficiencies, or more work for you? How do you bring it up . . . and should you? It's a tricky needle to thread, but experts provide tips for fielding these potentially awkward conversations with your office ride-or-die.
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fromHarvard Business Review
6 months agoResearch: The Best Ways to Connect with Colleagues Outside of Work
Connecting with colleagues outside of work can be a swift means of creating more personalized relationships and stronger bonds. Studies show that connecting outside of work can help leaders and employees thrive in their work and improve team performance.
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