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I had to share a bed with a coworker on a business trip
Jun 29, 2016 · In any case, yes, yes, yes, speak to your boss. Say this: “Somehow on our last trip, Jane, Lucinda, and I ended up booked into a room with only two beds, and Jane and I ended up having to sleep in the same bed. I don’t know if it was intentionally booked that way or if it was a fluke. I’m not comfortable sharing a bed with a coworker, and ...
how to handle a coworker who doesn’t respect your authority
Aug 6, 2015 · 3. Address the issue head-on. If the issue is chronic and your colleague’s resistance is impeding your work, be transparent with the person about what you’re seeing. For example, you might say: “I’m noticing that you’ve disagreed with most of the decisions I’ve made on this project. I’m interested in hearing input, but after a ...
8 workplace rights you might not know you have — Ask a Manager
Oct 29, 2012 · Here are eight of the most important workplace rights you might not realize you have. 1. Your employer can’t withhold your paycheck for poor performance. No matter how poorly you perform, your employer can’t dock your salary.
what do job ads mean by “progressively responsible experience”?
Dec 17, 2015 · It basically means “we’re looking for someone who has continued to take on new challenges and responsibilities, and whose employers have trusted them to do that, and whose experience is therefore deeper than someone who’s been working at more or less the same level the whole time.”. What that actually looks like could be all sorts of ...
when should you go to HR — and when should you not? - Ask a …
Sep 22, 2021 · That’s 100 percent true! But that doesn’t mean that HR is inherently untrustworthy or that you should expect them to be adversarial if you go to them with a problem. It just means that HR’s function is to serve the needs of the company. In many cases, serving the needs of the company also means serving the needs of employees—for example ...
here’s a real-life example of a fantastic cover letter
Apr 9, 2019 · Here’s the letter, with identifying details changed. Dear Hiring Manager, It’s with great enthusiasm that I am applying to be your next Intergalactic Service Intern. I know that my background and expertise would serve the Mars Agency well and leave a lasting impression in your client management department.
how do I recover from a huge, fireable mistake at work?
Nov 6, 2014 · Make it clear that you understand what a huge mistake this was, what the potential impact could be, and how serious the situation is. Say that you’re mortified that it happened. Explain — briefly, and not defensively — where you went wrong and what steps you’re taking to avoid it ever happening again.
how to explain to interviewers why I quit my job without another …
Jul 30, 2015 · They don’t know. They realize that it could be that last one, but they also realize that it could be one of the others and that makes them nervous. You can try an answer like “I wanted to to take some time and really focus on finding the right fit for my next move,” but even then most interviewers are going to assume there’s more to it ...
I'm burned out and overworked and my bosses keep piling more …
Jan 13, 2020 · But you’ve got to really stick to it. Phrases that you need to be using on an ongoing basis are things like: – “Yep, I can shift that, but it means X won’t get done.”. – “Just to make sure you know, X hasn’t happened in three weeks, and I won’t be able to get it …