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Potatoes is feeling really rejected because she and husband couldn't get approved for a mortgage on her husband's self-employment, her totally gonna have a job soon and their payments being made on her mother's name, apparently.. Again, one of the you know it's not personally about you, right? moment I have with AAM commenters. I don't know if I'm at BEC with them, but they all sound so ...35 votes, 824 comments. Last week's post. Background info and meme index for those new to AaM or this forum. If you weren't around the last few…by Alison Green on March 1, 2023. Remember the letter-writer who learned through a DNA test that the company CEO was their half brother … and the CEO was freaking out? Here's the update. My short update is that he 100% tried to fire me.I'm sure from the hiring manager's perspective, I'm over simplifying the work, but I assure you I'm not. Type this in, press this button, change this entry, and save. Repeat. And repeat. I have a brain, a degree, and experience. I've showed you that in the interview. You already told me what the job functions are.Emma has been near the top of the US social security baby name lists for at least the last 20 years, and was popular for decades before that too. It's not surprising someone might have tacked on "Lynne" just to differentiate their kid from the 5 other Emmas and Emilys sure to be in their class.

Phoenix from the ashes* October 10, 2020 at 5:44 am You’ve asked some really interesting questions here. I do see mental images – but it’s actually not quite the same as seeing things in a dream. In my dreams I see the dreamworld around me exactly like I see the real world around me when I’m awake.

I thought I'd preserve this week's "Potates playing dumb" for posterity before it gets deleted. Fulana de Tal*March 14, 2021 at 4:19 am The problem is that people are refusing getting professional help and out-sourcing to the open thread.

Aug 19, 2022 · Nesprin* August 19, 2022 at 12:26 pm. Off the top of my head, occupational health and safety compliance, or biosafety officer come to mind, with project manager, lab coordinator, and document specialist as other options. Slightly Less Evil Bunny* August 19, 2022 at 3:50 pm. by Alison Green on October 11, 2023. It's five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. My boss says we can't celebrate birthdays because of one employee's religious beliefs. I've recently started a new role and so far, I'm loving it. My manager seems to be reasonable and I feel supported.u/TwoRoadDQ's comment on the weekly thread gave me the idea to feed the last six weeks' worth of Friday Good News posts into a simple Markov chain generator, and this was the result: . I've been at my new journey and to let you (and commenters) know this was possible due to your column, I confess that I was pregnant and would be crushing; my responsibilities and roles were overwhelming ...I thought I'd preserve this week's "Potates playing dumb" for posterity before it gets deleted. Fulana de Tal*March 14, 2021 at 4:19 am The problem is that people are refusing getting professional help and out-sourcing to the open thread. Lol, if you're not a child then it's not for you. You can, however, ASK your server about it if you really only want a half portion. If she really thinks it's reasonable to order happy meals as an adult (they're not as cheap as you'd think anymore; you're better off getting a mix of dollar menu stuff) she's either being willfully obtuse or she doesn't realize that she's ...

The advice should be 'ignore assholes on Twitter; you probably won't be able to tell whether or not they rejected you because you put your pronouns on your resume.'. If she's going to print it at all, that's all she needs to say. But yeah, it's about the only engagement she has these days -- vigorous agreement.

Project Management with a less management oriented co-manager. I'm looking for advice or an adjustment of my expectations. I recognize I might be asking too much given the nature of the structure of how we're operating. Myself and another coworker are currently Project Managing a small task.

Ask a Manager Weekly Thread 09/19/22 - 09/25/22. Last week's post. Background info and meme index for those new to AaM or this forum. Omg this person who literally needs help from other human beings to decide if it's ok to return the new items, that she paid for, because they're in not-new condition. I love suede shoes and, having an unusual ...I thought I'd preserve this week's "Potates playing dumb" for posterity before it gets deleted. Fulana de Tal*March 14, 2021 at 4:19 am The problem is that people are refusing getting professional help and out-sourcing to the open thread. Her job will be supply management, HR, business development, marketing, and general operations. Her job will be spreadsheets and payroll, not sugar and flour, …The left lane in NJ isn't functionally for passing (our roads are too crowded to have a whole lane that can't be usefully driven on), and she's right (it happens once or twice a decade) about people driving 90 mph.Lol, if you're not a child then it's not for you. You can, however, ASK your server about it if you really only want a half portion. If she really thinks it's reasonable to order happy meals as an adult (they're not as cheap as you'd think anymore; you're better off getting a mix of dollar menu stuff) she's either being willfully obtuse or she doesn't realize that she's ...One thing I have seen happen is a manager asked someone to work for them (retail). As the years rolled on, tensions sprung up and in the end the manager accused the employee of stealing. The employee had a regular full time, very well paying job. He reminded the boss that, "You were my FRIEND.

my employer gives extra perks to thin people. I’ve just learned that my new employer gives extra perks to people who meet certain health metrics. BMI is one of the health metrics they use to determine if you receive the extra perks. Everyone gets a certain level of discount on the company’s products. But if you meet a certain level of ...Actually, according to the letter, the manager said that "the company couldn't send (OP) to this conference.". The OP assumed in was a financial issue, when actually it was that the company couldn't send the OP because it would be highly inappropriate for them to be there. Kateedoo* March 8, 2017 at 5:26 pm.Potatoes has confirmed the name change. From a thread about user names: Flowers August 6, 2022 at 12:46 pm. I like flowers. Pretty much it. My last username (Potatoes) was the name of a blog I had written on a website many years ago.So, re your fourth hand, I do find it a little odd to say "I have period cramps" or "I have a headache because of my period" in the same vein that I would find it odd to say "I have cramps because I ate cheese I shouldn't have" or "I have a headache because I am 37 and had a beer in the sun."dealing with a snarky coworker. I started my current position almost 2 months ago. It’s a surprisingly small company, so everyone sees everyone else usually once a …Weekly Off-Topic Thread 10/03/22 - 10/09/22. Discuss things that aren't snark on AaM. Work questions are okay as long as they'd be an "ask the readers" question on AaM, but consider posting them at r/askmanagers instead. I wouldn't bother. I had a job interview this week for a 20 hour $9/hr job and didn't get it.

I thought I'd preserve this week's "Potates playing dumb" for posterity before it gets deleted. Fulana de Tal*March 14, 2021 at 4:19 am The problem is that people are refusing getting professional help and out-sourcing to the open thread.

I was fired once. To be fair, I was terrible at my job. But in my defense, I was hired to be an HR assistant for $11 per hour. I was supposed to make ID badges, screen resumes, and do basic clerical stuff in HR. Between the time they offered me the job and the time I started, the HR manager left the company.Been ruminating on this for a while, but I think the way snarkers treat Hallie (Tim Rod's fiancee's sister) really gives some insight into their psychology. 188. 1. 16. r/fundiesnarkiesnark. Join.Many insurance plans do not cover abortion. Also, they have to deem the care necessary and important. So, in order for insurance to cover this it needs to be unavailable in the place where the employee lives AND something that the insurance would otherwise cover AND it needs to be something that's a pretty big deal.I'm sure from the hiring manager's perspective, I'm over simplifying the work, but I assure you I'm not. Type this in, press this button, change this entry, and save. Repeat. And repeat. I have a brain, a degree, and experience. I've showed you that in the interview. You already told me what the job functions are.new hire keeps kneeling in front of me. by Alison Green on February 28, 2022. A reader writes: Perhaps you can help me figure out how to best approach this strange situation at my office. I'm a senior (male) engineer in my late 30s. Recently my company hired a new college grad as a junior engineer. So far this young man seems reasonably ...Ask a Manager Weekly Thread 11/01/21 - 11/07/21. Last week's post. Background info and meme index for those new to AaM or this forum. I felt the need to preserve this. From what I can tell, this isn't the same as the week-long retreat from the letters the other morning. Seems like maybe a day-long thing?3.9K subscribers in the AskaManagerSnark community. Snark sub for readers of the Ask a Manager blog. Advertisement Coins. 0 coins. Premium Powerups Explore Gaming. Valheim Genshin Impact Minecraft Pokimane Halo Infinite Call of Duty: Warzone Path of Exile Hollow Knight: Silksong Escape from Tarkov Watch Dogs: Legion. Sports. NFL ...Nesprin* August 19, 2022 at 12:26 pm. Off the top of my head, occupational health and safety compliance, or biosafety officer come to mind, with project manager, lab coordinator, and document specialist as other options. Slightly Less …open thread – September 22-23, 2023. manager only invited half of us to a party, telling a sick employee to find their own coverage, and more. my coworker …

Tupac Coachella * June 6, 2023 at 12:01 pm. I got the impression that the underlying tone is that it seems unfair to OP. It doesn't really change the advice, but I suspect OP feels ick about this and can't quite put their finger on why since they don't have any issue with the coworker specifically, just the inherent inequity of the situation.

The thing that still bugs me, although Alison has backpedaled to a degree over time, is the idea that policies are for children and being treated like adults in a workplace means everyone osmoses the workplace culture and standards and everything just works.

Jul 21, 2021 · I found my boss’s highly critical notes about a coworker. After 10 years of working together, my direct manager — our director of operations, Jessica — was let go from our company a few months ago. There were apparently some behind-the-scenes issues between herself and our CEO, Bruce (he alluded as much to me and others in conversation, I ... Feb 9, 2022 · by Alison Green on February 9, 2022. A reader writes: A local company where I live advertises “recreational” IV fluids on the radio. They push the fluids for recovery from illness, colds, and hangovers. Their latest ad suggests that their mobile unit can come to your place of work and administer your hangover “cure” at your job. Princess Consuela Banana Hammock * April 4, 2018 at 12:12 am. OP#1, I wasn't once in an event where the "icebreaker" involved identifying which of us were from low-income families (or first-generation higher ed) and then tried to prove our experiences with poverty as if we were in some creepy Dickensian horror-scape.Those candidates are commonly expected to do a job talk (research) of about 45 minutes to an hour, plus questions and discussion, and also do a teaching demonstration of an actual full-length class. This is in addition to meeting with department members for individual interviews, plus deans, program directors, etc.I don’t know, this just feels like KoG is kind of outing herself here. That letter is her favorite because she posted back then. And yes PCBH is posting in the jacket letter in 2017. Keymaster of Gozer (she/her)* October 9, 2023 at 11:15 am Oh this is one of my favourite AAM letters! ‘My colleague isn’t a thief because they go to church!Ask A Manager (5/13-5/19) Last week's post. Background info and meme index for those new to AaM or this forum. Check out r/AskaManagerSnark if you want to post something off topic, but don't want to clutter up the main thread. I’m afraid LW4 may not realise how offensive the word ‘twat’ is.See more posts like this in r/AskaManagerSnark. subscribers . Top posts of March 14, 2022 ...This post drove me nuts but I don't think I've ever seen anyone mention it here.. Tldr: LW wants to rewrite a friend's resume. LW has a family friend who she defines as struggling to get a job (though also she admits has gotten office jobs and is working her way up), she offered to show this friends resume to people in friends industry.Snark * July 27, 2017 at 2:15 pm. Is it at all remotely possible that OP could have a friendly word with Arya over coffee? I don’t think it’d be out of line for OP to discuss this in the spirit of friendly mentorship, particularly if OP is female and can offer the perspective of an older and more experienced woman in the workforce.Apr 18, 2022 · here’s a template to make writing cover letters easier. I recently received this letter from a reader: I wanted to add another chorus to the thank you’s for your straightforward cover letter advice. I am a reasonably strong and fast writer, but for some reason always used to get futzed over a cover letter.

Most genuinely baffling aspects of AAM or individual letters/comments? There’s a lot of stuff on the blog that makes me scratch my head but most of it can be explained by Alison wanting to produce content that will drive clicks. One thing I have a harder time understanding is why Alison is so eager to hear and promote the readers’ stories ...Tv makes triggers down like 100% loss of human control full on breakdowns every time. People can have some bizarre triggers, one of mine is a pretty banal food item, but this level of reaction is not realistically plausible for someone who seemingly manages to drive into work everyday. Keep something in mind.41 votes, 1K comments. Last week's post. Background info and meme index for those new to AaM or this forum.About Ask a Manager. From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York's work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There's a reason Alison Green has been called "the Dear Abby of the work world."Instagram:https://instagram. ozark memorial park cemetery obituarieswashington evening journal obituariescalphalon 1392rumble prophets and patriots Add a Comment. Breatheme444 • 3 days ago. Well, most recently last Sunday in the weekend free for all. A poster asked for suggestions for an Egypt trip. Someone suggested going to the pyramids and said you can even ride a camel. The result is this gem of a dialogue. Anon-E-Mouse* August 5, 2023 at 1:46 pm. Please don't ride a camel. happy founders day alpha phi alpha6100 sawyer loop rd sarasota fl 34238 Aug 23, 2021 · tra la la * August 23, 2021 at 12:31 am. Agree about an information sheet, which could include other requirements if needed (I interned in an archives for a couple of years, and part of my orientation included a meeting with the conservator where we were told not to use hand lotion while at work, among other things) along with information about the job or the organization etc. flying together united airlines intranet Ask a Manager Weekly Thread 10/26/20 - 11/01/20. Last week's thread. Background info and meme index for those new to AaM or this forum. Dan is surprised that creating a fraudulent GoFundMe is a crime. I have an ex who likes to lie about anything and everything to get attention. The poster who portrayed her husband as a ludicrous, judgmental jerk who thinks reading historical fiction is "insensitive" and "appropriation" is now having a meltdown about the fact that commenters believe her husband is a ludicrous judgmental jerk.Ask a Manager Weekly Thread 02/20/23 - 02/26/23. Last week's post. Background info and meme index for those new to AaM or this forum. Vote.