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My supervisor and I bid on the same job…



Dear Office-Politics, My supervisor and I bid on the same job. Through office gossip, it was pretty clear that this was a set up to let her go. In fact, the hiring supervisor asked to me to apply for this job. I ended up with the position and she ...

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Ostracized by rumors



Dear Office-Politics, I'm a teacher at a junior high school. Three teachers out of ten in my department conspired to remove me from the chairmanship. Two were senior teachers and the third was of the same loud domineering type who think relatively quiet, thoughtful individuals are weak and unable to lead. ...

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My colleague gives me orders to do work…



Dear Office-Politics, One of my colleagues always gives me orders to do work for her. She is a financial analyst and I am the administrative assistant for a group of ten including her. Though I support the group and she is in a higher position, I think what she gave ...

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How to fix your job, and improve your outlook in 2007



Surveys show that weight loss and general fitness rank as the most common New Year’s resolutions, but career-oriented goals – whether finding a new job or improving one’s position – may have a deeper impact on day-to-day happiness and well-being, according to one workplace authority. “At least half of our waking ...

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New Year’s Resolutions or New Goals for 2007?



Everyone talks about making New Year's resolutions -- and then laughs about failing! Susan Bulkeley Butler, Author of "Become the CEO of You, Inc." wants to improve your chances of success by shifting your focus from 'resolutions' to 'goals'. Susan's Ten Tips for 2007: How to make things happen for you! As ...

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Mutiny in the office!



Dear Office-Politics, I have been working for a program for 3 years now. It was evident to me from the beginning that my boss was not very competent, but I very much wanted to stay in my job. I did not even have to see him very often due to the ...

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Is the spotlight fueling jealousy towards me?



Dear Office-Politics, I’ve been in the same career for eleven years. I just started with this company a year ago. For the whole year the owner loved everything about me. My experience was just what his company needed. Boy was I in the spotlight. Now, there ...

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