Tag: work
Is All Fair In Friendship And Employment?
Summary: In this post, Steve feels betrayed after a long-time friend he started dating applied for a job he interviewed for. Irene validates his hurt, explaining that competing without open communication or consideration damages trust. She cautions that failing to address this issue signals potential trouble for their romantic future.
Working With Friends: A Double-Edged Sword
Working with friends can be complicated but if you have a problem with a work colleague, try to stay calm and make the best of your job.
Colleague, Mentor or Friend? How To Avoid Feeling Used
Whether you are a mentor or friend, you may need to set boundaries or you’ll wind up feeling used and depleted of energy.
Am I Obliged To Give Free Services To Family And Friends?
A semi-retired couple is often asked to devote their time and skills to providing free services to people they know who don’t want to pay professionals. They have a hard time saying NO.
Friendship at work becomes a problem
A woman feels that her friend and colleague at work is taking advantage of their friendship.
Asking a mechanic friend to work overtime
A car buff wants his mechanic friend to help with a project.
Guest Post: 3 Ways to Flex Your Job for More Free Time for Friends
Despite all the ways close friendships enhance our lives, many women who are working, raising a family, and/or caregiving for aging parents or other relatives may feel they simply don’t have time for friends. Pat Katepoo, a work-life advisor, offers some practical suggestions (in her guest post below) that might make it easier to find more free time for 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 […]
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