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: There is a person on my work team with whom I almost never agree. For a while we all joked about it, but now it’s gotten so bad that it’s not funny any more and it’s getting in the way. Any advice on how I can avoid killing this jerk? HATFIELD & MCCOY
Dear [...]
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Dear WW: I’ve worked closely with a guy for ten years. Recently I discovered he screwed me by telling our boss about a confidential conversation we had. I really want to tell him off but I’m afraid that might be stupid. TICKED
Dear TICKED,
I’ll never forget the first time I was in the newspaper. I’d pitched [...]
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Dear WW: I had a run-in with a coworker last week and now I need to sit down with her to clear the air. We haven’t gotten along for a while, so it’s not going to be easy. Any advice? TOUGH CALL
Dear TOUGH,
Your fax reminded me of a newspaper article I recently saw about a [...]
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Dear WW: I got screwed by my company. I want to fight back. What’s the best way to find a good lawyer? SUE THE *@!%&*$!
Dear *@!%&*$,
Before we get to lawyers, let me tell you what I learned about “fighting back” from my daughter. Hallie was in preschool when another kid hauled off and punched her. [...]
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Dear WW: Another guy and I are jointly responsible for a project. I’m frustrated because it’s clear to me what needs to be done, but I can’t convince him to do it my way. Any tips for how I can bring him around to my point of view? UP AGAINST A TOUGH COOKIE
Dear COOKIE,
You think [...]
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