Six months into my “9-to-5:30 job with occasional overtime,” the position has turned into an 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. every Monday through Friday gig. I receive no extra compensation for these extra hours.
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What Do I Do When My New Boss Is My Best Friend?
My best friend—and former teammate—just got promoted at work and now she’s my boss! I’m jealous, of course, but I also feel like it has changed our relationship. What advice do you have?
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Channel Your Inner Passion At The Office, Not Your Temper
I have somewhat of a temper and can react to situations that upset me—normally because it’s something I feel attached to and have worked hard on. I understand that having a temper can hold me back.
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How Do I Get My Boss To Follow Through On Commitments?
Q: My boss avoids conflict. He’ll agree with ideas or suggestions in meetings, but then later I learn he implemented the exact opposite or ignored the suggestions. How do I get him to be direct?
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How Do I Approach Executives Without My Boss Getting Mad?
Q: How do you approach executives without looking insubordinate to your immediate manager? My boss takes credit for work other people on the team do, or doesn’t pass along our ideas.
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How Do I Manage Someone Twice My Age?
I’m only 23 and was recently promoted into a leadership position. I feel really lucky to be where I am. In this new position, I’m also in charge of a few people who are twice my age
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15 I Want Her Job Interviews You Just Can’t Miss
Today I Want Her Job celebrates its third anniversary. It’s incredible to think that just three years ago, the very site you’re reading launched with five interviews from women I admired.
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I Want Her Job Needs Your Help
The other night, after accepting her award for the CMA’s Vocalist of the Year, Miranda Lambert used her moment of celebration to thank … the other women nominated in her category.
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Women Can Win in the Workplace
We’ll first take a look at the different dimensions of the workplace and how that may or may not impact you as a woman. Then we’ll take a look at you, a woman, and what you should know and do.
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Can Women Really Have It All?
“The entrepreneur’s dilemma: Maintaining friendships. Building a great company. Spending time w/family. Staying fit. Getting sleep. Pick 3.” -Randi Zuckerberg