A reader writes: I work for a small-ish (100 people) British nonprofit. The work we do is similar to helping disabled people find homes and jobs, coaching them in social and life skills. We have developed a network of connections with local businesses who help us make this all happen.…
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should we get the day after the Super Bowl off, asked out on LinkedIn, and more — Ask a Manager
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Should we give everyone the day after the Super Bowl off? I live in Chiefs territory and run a small business. My colleagues have requested that I close the office the day after the Super Bowl. I’m not inclined to…
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is it a terrible offense to include profanity in a resume? — Ask a Manager
A reader writes: My husband is a blue collar worker, and he’s very experienced in his field. A little less than a year ago, he decided to switch jobs. He went from doing residential work in people’s homes to commercial work on big buildings. He had over two decades of…
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my job offer was rescinded after I tried to negotiate — Ask a Manager
my job offer was rescinded after I tried to negotiate by Alison Green on February 4, 2025 A reader writes: I’ve been applying to new jobs for about six months and finally got an offer for a job that I was genuinely excited about; it’s for a position that would…
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is my boss being too open about menopause? — Ask a Manager
A reader writes: I (a woman in my early 30s) work in a traditionally male environment, although there are a decent amount of women working there too. Recently my work has started focusing more on menopause support/awareness — there’s a menopause support group, “recognizing signs and symptoms” posters in the…
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our head of DEI outed me to 800 people, do clients think I’m a nepo baby, and more — Ask a Manager
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My company’s head of DEI outed me to 800 people I’m a nonbinary trans person working in sales for a multinational company. I’m out-ish at work. I’ve told my direct team I’m nonbinary, I have they/them pronouns in my email…
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I don’t want to babysit my brother in my office — Ask a Manager
to join the chorus of those cheering on LW1, i’m going to say something that might seem super harsh but it’s also true: sometimes boundaries are the kindest thing possible because sometimes you need to step back and let people fail for them to actually get to the solutions they…