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Archive for September, 2008

I’m a cookie monster on my own birthday!?

Sunday, September 7th, 2008

Dear Office-Politics, I work in an office where there is a double standard. I feel as if I am being “picked on” by the boss (who is old enough to be my mother). It has been going on for a long time; I won’t bore you with past details. My most ...

Oldest Americans Gain Jobs Even As Other Age Groups Suffer Losses

Friday, September 5th, 2008

BY JOHN A. CHALLENGER The slowing economy has dampened the demand for older workers, but not much. The number of workers 55 and older is still growing significantly while those younger than 45 struggle with widespread job loss. An analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data by global outplacement consultancy Challenger, ...

Am I being demoted?

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

Dear Office-Politics, I've been working in this new field that I really like for the past 6 months and according to my boss "performing very well". However, one of my experienced teammates resigned and will be replaced by a very senior person who will take on a "supervisory role" – nice ...