Alison Green
Contributor
‘Do I Have to Talk About My Mental Health With My Boss?’
If your boss probes for details—which could happen if she's concerned, or just because she's nosy—you don’t need to share more if you’d rather not.
Everything You Should Know Before Talking to HR About a Problem at Work
Why do people say you should never trust Human Resources? If I complain about my boss, will HR tell them? What does this department actually... do?
‘I Hate My Job! How Do I Stay Motivated While I Look for Something Better?’
It can be really hard to stay engaged in work once you've made up your mind to leave.
Here's Precisely How to Quit Your Job
If you need to quit by Tuesday to give two weeks’ notice but your boss can't meet until Thursday, what are you supposed to do?
‘Are All Jobs... Bad?’
When so many bosses, workplaces, and entire industries suck, it's easy to feel like looking for a new job is a pointless endeavor.
What to Know About Taking Your Vacation Days—Which You Should Absolutely Do
How do you ask (or tell?) your boss? How long can you be away? Do you really have to come back? Here's a guide to the etiquette mysteries of PTO.
‘My Boss Expects Me to Have Career Ambition. Do I Have To?’
Whether you’re working as a cashier or an administrative assistant, everyone is asking where you want to be in five years.
‘Every Job Posting Requires Way More Experience Than I Have!’
It can be hard to tell which parts of a listing are required, and which are just wishful thinking.
‘Is There Such a Thing as Applying for Too Many Jobs?’
Never heard of creating a “master résumé”? Right this way.
'How Can I Convince My Boss to Let Me Work From Home Forever?'
If you’re a strong employee, a good manager will at least give the request real consideration.
'At What Point Is It OK To Quit a Job I Hate?'
Leaving your job when the economy is in the toilet isn't the safest choice—but there are other things to take into consideration.
'Can I Use a New Job Offer to Get a Raise at My Current Job?'
Even if you do get more money, this strategy might ultimately not work out in your favor.