Hi Captain, Six months ago my husband got a new job. It was a top management position that I thought he really wanted. The application process was very involved and I gave him a lot of help with it. I thought I was being loving and supportive, and that we were working as a … Continue reading #1290: “My husband says ‘my pushiness’ ruined his life.”
Tag: career advice
Reader question #95: How do I get face-time with my boss so I can get the transfer and promotion I want?
Hi Captain Awkward, I've been reading for about 8 months, and I really appreciate your excellent, transferable and practical advice. Can you help me use my words at work, please? How do I pin down my elusive boss and talk to her? Eighteen months ago I got a job in the industry of my dreams, but not in the … Continue reading Reader question #95: How do I get face-time with my boss so I can get the transfer and promotion I want?
Saying “No” At Work
There were a few requests in the "no" threads this week to write about saying no at work. I want to write about saying "no" to sexual/romantic interest from people you work with (and who you will have to interact with again, so you might need a more nuanced approach than you do with subway … Continue reading Saying “No” At Work
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