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my religious family disapproves of my socializing with male colleagues

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worker billed client for stinking up her bathroom, my employee curses at me, and more

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I turned down a job offer and now the recruiter is invoicing me

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how can I be more assertive at work?

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customers talk about our sizes, boss doesn’t want my husband to visit me on a work trip, and more

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weekend open thread – October 11-12, 2025

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open thread – October 10, 2025

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my abusive former boss is my new editor, can you use PTO to go to Al-Anon, and more

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is it tacky to bring branded items from your old job to your new job?

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update: my coworkers are joking that I’m pregnant when I’m not

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let’s discuss chaos at work restaurant meals

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my coworker was my Uber driver, changing clothes in a non-locking office, and more

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are all workplaces full of loud, germy, sweaty coworkers?

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can I ignore a toxic employee during her last few days?

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how do I address a rumor that I don’t attend enough in-person events?

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HR says I can’t use sick leave for a family emergency, coworker won’t do his work, and more

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it takes me longer to do my work — why can’t I opt out of overtime pay?

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updates: employee gets special privileges because she’s dating an NBA player, and more

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should I tell an employee she should take less time off if she wants better projects?

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my employee dropped the ball while I was away, my husband’s boss is coming on to him, and more

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