Alison Green
Contributor
'Should I Send My Résumé to Companies That Aren't Hiring?'
Career counselors and well-meaning parents often recommend this strategy because it feels proactive.
'My Co-Worker Wants to Chat Non-Stop While We're Working'
Every office seems to have an excessive chatter.
The Workplace Behavior on 'Selling Sunset' Is Not OK, Right?
According to Ask a Manager's Alison Green, it's not cool to talk about your "perfect bush" in the office, or grill a co-worker about her recent divorce.
'How Can I Respectfully Disagree With My Boss?'
The most important thing to know is that the conversation doesn’t have to be—and shouldn’t be—adversarial.
'My Co-Worker Says Our Company Is Toxic—But Is She the Problem?'
"Since day one, Jane has constantly complained about our workplace, mostly to our other co-workers while the supervisors are off duty."
'My Co-workers Make Fun of Poor People'
What do you do when your office is full of people who are jerks about money and privilege?
'My Office Is Reopening, but I Don't Feel Safe Going Back'
How to navigate the tension between personal safety and what workplaces are asking of us.
'Can I Ask My Boss if Layoffs Are Coming?'
It’s tough to go to work every day wondering if you’ll still have a job in a few months—but your managers might not have answers either.
'My Boss Is WFH With Kids—And His Schedule's Wreaking Havoc on My Work'
You're going to have to be patient with colleagues who are WFH with young children during this pandemic.
'How Do I Set Boundaries With My Boss During a Pandemic?'
It’s not reasonable to expect people to be on call 24/7 simply because they are stuck at home.
'What's the Best Way to Handle Lunch With My Boss?'
It's actually not that complicated—even if you're unsure who should pay, or how to say thanks without sucking up.
'How Do I Know When It’s OK to Leave Work for the Day?'
When you start a new job, the expectations for working hours, lunch breaks, after-hour emails, or taking vacations might not be obvious.