Tag: colleagues

A woman loses a job and loses her friends in the process

Published: July 12, 2014 | By | 19 Replies Continue Reading

When someone loses a job, it can make co-workers feel squeamish, even the ones who were your friends.

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How To Say No To A Home Party Held By Friends Selling Stuff

Published: November 2, 2013 | Last Updated: November 8, 2021 By | 15 Replies Continue Reading

Another home party invitation? A woman feels awkward saying no to friends and asks for advice about how to turn down the invitation.

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Left out of happy hour

Published: January 11, 2011 | Last Updated: May 6, 2016 By | 1 Reply Continue Reading

Being left out of happy hour at the workplace can sting.

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Finding friends in the middle of nowhere

Published: January 3, 2011 | Last Updated: September 11, 2016 By | 6 Replies Continue Reading

How do you find friends if you live in the middle of nowhere?

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Handling a ‘Friend’ Who Doesn’t Get The Message

Published: December 20, 2010 | Last Updated: August 22, 2022 By | 11 Replies Continue Reading
Handling a ‘Friend’ Who Doesn’t Get The Message

It’s awkward and uncomfortable when a friend doesn’t get the message but you deserve to find a gracious way to get out of the friendship.

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Work spouses: An Interview with Dr. Jacqueline Olds

Published: December 16, 2010 | Last Updated: December 17, 2010 By | Reply Continue Reading

With more women entering the workplace, it’s not surprising that many develop extraordinarily close ties with colleagues, both male and female. To learn more about these relationships, I spoke to psychiatrist Dr. Jacqueline Olds. Irene: What is a work spouse? Dr. Olds: A work spouse a person at work with whom you have a special […]

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