Tag: office
In the Media – How to help a friend who has lost her job (FitnessRepublic.com)
On the website FitnessRepublic.com, I write about how losing a job not only creates financial problems but also social ones.
A frayed friendship between partners spills over to their business
A stormy relationship between partners threatens their business.
Friendship etiquette: Separating work friends from other friends
A woman feels uncomfortable excluding her close friends (from her work friends) at an upcoming party.
When Your Friendship Is Downgraded
If a friend is treating you differently and shows less interest and getting together, you may have been downgraded.
Walking on eggshells after a workplace friendship ends
When a workplace friendship dissolves, it can often be a source of upset and distraction.
A woman loses a job and loses her friends in the process
When someone loses a job, it can make co-workers feel squeamish, even the ones who were your friends.
When a close friendship with a boss suddenly ends
QUESTION Hi Irene, I was recently dumped by one of my closest friends, whom I loved dearly. I am devastated, sad, hurt and disappointed. But I have an extra big problem: my ex-friend is my direct boss. I am an administrative assistant, her right hand person at work. We see each other on a daily […]
Dumped: But my friend wants to remain connected — on her terms
When a friend dumps you, she can’t call all the shots… QUESTION Dear Irene, How do you handle a situation where a very dear friend, who also happens to be your friend from work, wants an extended time out and at the same time insists that I should keep on being friends with her […]
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