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my coworker insists on celebrating my birthday even though I’ve asked her not to

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my boss told a coworker I’m full of myself, employees wearing shirts with political messages, and more

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weekend open thread – September 20-21, 2025

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open thread – September 19, 2025

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enneagrams at a company retreat, intern can’t shake hands with men, and more

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I turned down a bait-and-switch job offer and now they’re blowing up my phone

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can team-building get you sued?

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ask the readers: terrible advice for navigating work as a new parent

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my boss said I’m being annoying, new executive director is alienating everyone, and more

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Ohio wants to keep track of applicants who skip job interviews

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a former client won’t stop contacting me for more help

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employee came to work with her butt cheeks exposed

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is it OK to let my staff fail, coworker is being influenced by our toxic boss, and more

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the personalized coloring books, the shared Silly Putty, and other corporate gifts gone wrong

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what’s up with employers not getting back to me after I interview?

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a colleague is harassing female coworkers, and the person I reported it to didn’t seem too concerned

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can’t opt out of company’s “wellness” messages, copywriter is using AI to produce bad work, and more

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should I tell my coworker that everyone thinks she and a colleague are sleeping together?

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my assistant is always eating instead of working

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I don’t drink, and I accidentally consumed alcohol at a work event — how should my boss have handled it?

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