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Women
fromIndependent
5 days agoKatriona O'Sullivan: International Women's Day sometimes rings hollow for me. We are being told to find our voice while still being punished for using it
Direct negotiation without apology or softening language proves effective in professional contract discussions, challenging gendered expectations about how women should communicate their value.
fromTiny Buddha
6 days agoI Stopped Trying to Be Chosen and Finally Found Love - Tiny Buddha
You can't perform your way into being loved. You can only reveal yourself and trust that the right person will love what they find. This fundamental truth about human connection emphasizes that authentic relationships cannot be built through technique or performance, no matter how skillfully executed. Instead, genuine love emerges when people present their true selves vulnerably.
Relationships
fromVulture
6 days agoThe Pitt's Gerran Howell Thinks Robby Is Avoiding Whitaker
Robby and Whitaker's conversation is a rare moment of quiet vulnerability during a frantic shift that allows Gerran Howell to dig into Whitaker's feelings about his quasi-romantic relationship with the farmer's wife, his friendship with now-roommate Trinity Santos, and his growing concern about maintaining professional and personal boundaries.
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Cocktails
fromFast Company
1 week agoIn recovery? Here's how to handle social drinking situations in the workplace
Professionals in recovery from alcohol addiction can maintain sobriety in workplace drinking cultures by setting boundaries, avoiding overexplanation, and recognizing that colleagues care less about abstinence than feared.
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Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 week agoYou Thought Your Breakup Was Bad? Try Getting Dumped by Your Co-Worker.
Workplace romances create complex professional challenges when relationships end, forcing continued proximity and interaction while managing emotional pain and potential career risks.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months agoRelationships
Our Bosses Keep Going on Suspicious "Work Trips." They Were Finally Confronted-and It Wasn't Pretty
A co-founder-manager romantic relationship at a 15-person company has created visible tension, perceived favoritism, and disrupted team dynamics in an open-office environment.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month agoDear Abby: I said yes to doing her wedding hair, and now my feelings are hurt
Professionals can be displaced by well-meaning amateurs at family events; directly address recurring marital doubts and pursue counseling when communication repeatedly breaks down.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
1 month agoI Thought My New Potential Client Was Strange. But What She Did After Our Call Was Unhinged.
A freelancer encounters a potentially unstable client who publicly disparages applicants and misrepresents communications, creating safety, professionalism, and boundary concerns.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months agoAsking Eric: I never saw the recommendation letter he submitted with my name
I wrote something short (less than a page) that I thought was truthful and adequate. I inserted my name in the signature block but did not sign it. I told him he could edit it, expecting he would send me the edited version. He added text about projects we'd worked on together, plus awards he'd gotten and been nominated for. The day of the application deadline, I wrote him for the edited version and learned that he'd submitted it.
Relationships
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
5 months agoMy Crush on My Boss Has Me Considering a Drastic Move. But the Alternative Might Be More Fun.
A retail pharmacy technician develops reciprocal romantic feelings for a charismatic pharmacy manager, creating workplace tension, boundary concerns, and potential professional complications.
Relationships
fromIndependent
6 months agoAsking for a friend: My ex took our break-up badly and now he's started working for the same company. How will we manage to work together with this history?
Encountering an ex at work will likely cause awkwardness; prepare for initial discomfort and maintain professional boundaries while time eases tension.
fromFast Company
6 months agoHow to handle a lazy coworker-who's also your friend
We spend so much time at work, it's natural that we strike up friendships with colleagues. It's common, and research shows it's even good for your career and happiness. But what happens when your office pal's performance drags the team down, causes inefficiencies, or more work for you? How do you bring it up . . . and should you? It's a tricky needle to thread, but experts provide tips for fielding these potentially awkward conversations with your office ride-or-die.
Relationships
fromHarvard Business Review
8 months agoResearch: The Best Ways to Connect with Colleagues Outside of Work
Connecting with colleagues outside of work can be a swift means of creating more personalized relationships and stronger bonds. Studies show that connecting outside of work can help leaders and employees thrive in their work and improve team performance.
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