How Do I Manage My Classmates as Their Supervisor? Work Life Oct 1, 2017 I am a senior in high school, and I’ve just been promoted to superv... Read More
My Boss is Demanding and Unpredictable Work Life Sep 1, 2017 Obsessing over a bad boss? Here's what you should do. Read More
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I'm Overwhelmed With Personal Invitations From Employees Work Life Jun 1, 2017 My staff invites me to their personal, family functions, but I prefer not to go Read More
Do I Have to Hire My Boss' Nephew? Work Life May 1, 2017 My supervisor wants me to hire his nephew for the summer. W... Read More
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How Can I Avoid Forced Overtime? Work Life Mar 1, 2017 I am regularly working more than 50 hours per week, even though I’m only supposed to be working 40. Read More
My Boss’ Poor Planning Makes My Job Harder Work Life Jan 1, 2017 You’ve seen that meme that says, “Lack of planning on your part doesn’t constitute an emergency on my part.” Read More
I’m Stuck in a Dead-End Job Work Life Dec 1, 2016 There are four levels of satisfaction you can mindfully appreciate,... Read More
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Who Decides to Update the Menu at the Family Restaurant? Work Life Sep 1, 2016 Our family owns a restaurant and my siblings and I would like to up... Read More
Is It OK to Take a ‘Mental Health’ Day? Work Life Jul 1, 2016 What a great idea! I was just dragging myself to write this column.... Read More
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Should I Blow the Whistle on Safety Violations? Work Life May 1, 2016 My workplace has several machines where safety guards have been rem... Read More
Do I Have to Invite the Whole Office to My Wedding? Work Life Apr 1, 2016 I am getting married soon. Do if I have to invite the entire office... Read More
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How Should I Handle a Co-Worker's Same-Sex Wedding Invitation? Work Life Jan 1, 2016 My co-worker invited me to her wedding to another woman. Do... Read More
I Love Christmas, but Not the Office Parties That Come With It Work Life Dec 1, 2015 I love Jesus’ birthday – but I hate Christmas in the office... Read More
How Should I Prepare for a Skype Interview? Work Life Nov 1, 2015 I have a job interview coming up on Skype. What are some ti... Read More
I Want to Vent About My Job on Facebook Work Life Oct 1, 2015 I am having a bit of a hard time at work, and I want to cha... Read More
My Employee Can't Make a Decision Work Life Sep 1, 2015 Q: We recently hired someone who came highly recommended, but he se... Read More
My Co-Worker is Interested in Catholicism Work Life Jul 1, 2015 Q: One of my co-workers has indicated some interest in Cath... Read More
I Can’t Get a Job Because of a Felony Conviction Work Life Jun 1, 2015 Q: I have a felony conviction for possession of marijuana—I... Read More
How Long Do I Have to Do My Co-Worker’s Job as Well as My Own? Work Life May 1, 2015 Q: My co-worker has been diagnosed with a nebulous-sounding ailment... Read More