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my boss is furious that I was honest with my employee about our concerns with his work

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how can we help coworkers who are losing food benefits?

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I have to work closely with an ex-friend who “broke up” with our whole friend group

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should you put fan fiction on your resume, can I avoid my boss at the company party, and more

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my employee chewed out local officials at a business event

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my employee overdoes everything, and it’s costing too much money

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I was the abusive boss

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coworker leaves her teenager in our office, company says no one can give us references, and more

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open thread – October 31, 2025

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grisly decorations, wearing a costume to an interview, and other questions about Halloween at work

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my job wants me to be both an employee and a contractor

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the belligerent unicorn, the inappropriate vampire, and other stories of Halloween at work

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AI gone wild: let’s discuss times AI got it really wrong

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boss is dating his former assistant, colleague is openly rude, and more

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I’m taking extended leave and management has zero coverage plans

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how can I let employees know it’s OK to tell me “no”?

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my employee is upset she wasn’t promoted — and senior management is noticing her attitude

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