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Two Gossipy Queen Bees Rule

Dear Office-Politics, I have been in my job for a little over a year. I am approximately 15 years older than most of my colleagues. I am younger than my supervisor and her supervisor. They are both very happy with my performance and I love what I do. The problem is that ...

Posted in Coworkers driving me Crazy, office politics | 5 Comments »

Our employee is a friend (but she is turning into a monster!)

Dear Office-Politics, Help! My husband and I founded our business together over 25 years ago. We have been actively involved in the business together as partners. I am well qualified with vast business experience, including being a legal secretary. The company grew steadily and was profitable. Flash forward: We started a new ...

Posted in Coaching Employees, Nepotism & family matters, office politics | 1 Comment »

How to deal with a dismissive, disrespectful and arrogant employee?

Dear Office Politics, As a director of marketing, I manage a great team of nine in a large organization. Lately I'm experiencing some challenges from a senior member of the team (let's call her Sharon). Based on her proven and potential ability, I have sent Sharon on a major conference, provided ...

Posted in Coaching Employees, office politics | 36 Comments »

Demotion is a bitter pill to swallow

Dear Office-Politics, I work for a government agency where the Executive Director is a political appointment, rather than a hire based on knowledge and experience. Since this Director started, it has become obvious that he holds in small regard employees who have advanced program technical knowledge and skills, unless those employees are ...

Posted in office politics, Power Plays | 4 Comments »

Did my trainer sabotage my efforts?

Dear Office-Politics, I’m currently in a 8-week internship and have 2 weeks left and need to finish strong and gracefully. During my internship, I was assigned to someone who’s supposed to teach me about the experimental methods and data analysis of my project. Nevertheless, he has consistently delayed me and made ...

Posted in Climbing the Ladder, office politics | 1 Comment »

Director to Intern, “You understand that you are not allowed to leave, right?”

Dear Office Politics, At the end of my internship, a wealth of job opportunities will be open to me. I already have two solid job offers that my current organization cannot compete with. The problem is that the Director of my organization and my immediate boss have both told me that ...

Posted in Climbing the Ladder, office politics | 2 Comments »

Coworker is trying to get me fired.

Dear Office Politics, Last month I was written up at work for tardiness, I was given a few days off from work as part of my write up. Since then I am trying to lay low. I have straightened up and don't want any problems. There is one coworker Eric (pseudonym) ...

Posted in Backstabbers & Snakes, office politics | 38 Comments »

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