A look back at what we were talking about around this time in previous years.
One Year Ago
- Should I tell an employee she should take less time off if she wants better projects?
- My boss won’t let me tell coworkers that I’m pregnant
- Am I too nice to be a good manager?
Two Years Ago
- My abusive father is a beloved public figure — and we have to attend an event together
- I manage my partner and he doesn’t know his job is being cut
- My boss says we can’t call out sick any sooner than 2 hours before our shift
Three Years Ago
- An employee 2 levels down refused to meet with me
- My co-host at a workshop will be someone who didn’t pay me for my work
- Should I tell my employee she needs to give a clearer “no” to a client who’s interested in her?
Four Years Ago
- My employee is obsessed with cleaning
- How do I say no to admin tasks that aren’t my job?
- Are there times when you can’t ethically quit a job?
Five Years Ago
- Job seekers are ghosting us on interviews and job offers
- Boss organizes a poker game to determine end-of-year bonuses
- My employee vents to me about her job and personal life and wants constant reassurance
Ancient Times
- My boss is rude to waitstaff
- My boss told me that I smell
- I burned a bridge in a spectacular way — how do I deal with everyone talking about it?
- My coworkers make orgasm sounds while I’m on the phone
- My boss says I ask “why?” too often
- My coworker kept vomiting in our shared office and wouldn’t go home
- An ode to the bad managers of my past
These questions span the full range of workplace challenges — from tricky management decisions and boundary-setting to some truly unforgettable office situations.
