Dear WW: I just started at a law firm where they require all the attorneys to take on a pro-bono client. I feel like I’ve got my hands full with my paying clients. I don’t want to pick a fight with my new bosses, but I’m having trouble with this policy. IF IT’S MANDATORY, HOW [...]
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DEAR WW: I’m thinking about getting my MBA online. Any advice? MBA WANNABEDEAR WANNABE:
Your e-mail reminded me of my mom, who always spoke her mind. For example, when she felt that her daughter-in-law was too into designer clothing, she told a friend that her grandchild’s first word was “Visa.”
My mom couldn’t pass on a putdown [...]
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Dear WW: No one answers email, phone calls or letters anymore. What ever happened to basic manners and consideration at work? RAISED RIGHT
Dear RAISED,
Recently I was going to dinner with career guru and author of “What Color Is Your Parachute?” Dick Bolles. (If you haven’t read Parachute yet, run, don’t walk, to your nearest bookstore.) [...]
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Dear WW: I heard someone say the only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth. He was right. I’ve been doing my job for over ten years and it’s tough to get your juices flowing after that long. I don’t ever know where to begin. NOT JUICED
Dear NOT,
My eight month old daughter [...]
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Dear Readers: Plato said “Know thyself” and given all the free and inexpensive assessments available today on the web, it’s never been easier to follow his advice. We talked to Margaret Dikel, the author of the first online job guide, The Riley Guide (rileyguide.com), about these online tools. Margaret has been reviewing online career resources [...]
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Dear WW: I’ve been battling with a coworker for a long time. I’d like to end the conflict once and for all. Can you tell me how? HATFIELD
Dear HATFIELD,
Your email reminded me of a conflict of biblical proportions that I recently heard about. At the New Salem Missionary Baptist Church the parishioners voted 67-10 to [...]
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Dear WW: I feel like we make the same mistakes in our company over and over again. We have long meetings and discuss all kinds of possibilities but somehow nothing changes. What can we do to actually turn all that hot air into action? RETREATED TO DEATH
Dear RETREATED,
Your email reminded me of a promotion to [...]
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