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Ask a Manager Contents: - [can I rescind a job offer on the spot if an applicant seems curt?](#mctoc1) - [is it crazy to quit my job to go freelance in 2021?](#mctoc2) - [I’m not included in meetings about my team’s work, my boss says remote workers should get paid less, and more](#mctoc3) - [our new entry-level coworker thinks he’s our boss](#mctoc4) [][][] can I rescind a job offer on the spot if an applicant seems curt? Aug 19, 2021 12:29 pm This post, [can I rescind a job offer on the spot if an applicant seems curt?]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. A reader writes: I recently called an applicant to offer her a customer service position. She responded flatly as soon as I introduced myself. (“Oh. Hi.”) I was a little taken aback, but proceeded with the job offer anyway. Her terse reply immediately signaled a complete lack of interest. She said little other than, “Huh. […] You may also like: - [is a salary request 40% over the max enough to rescind an offer?]( - [our time off is being rescinded -- Hunger Games style]( - [how honest are employers about reasons for rescinding a job offer?]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( [][][] is it crazy to quit my job to go freelance in 2021? Aug 19, 2021 10:59 am This post, [is it crazy to quit my job to go freelance in 2021?]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: I am considering leaving my job to build my own business as a freelancer (copywriting / digital content marketing). I’m not ready to quit just yet, but I plan to start building up my savings account and take on more side projects and sign up […] You may also like: - [how do you deal with freelancer terror?]( - [remember the manager who wouldn't let her best employee attend her own graduation?]( - [a job application asked me to rank if torturing a person was worse than prostitution]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( [][][] I’m not included in meetings about my team’s work, my boss says remote workers should get paid less, and more Aug 19, 2021 12:03 am This post, [I’m not included in meetings about my team’s work, my boss says remote workers should get paid less, and more]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Do executives prefer advice from consultants rather than their own staff? I just finished attending a presentation from consultants to me, my boss, and a few other members of our executive team. The consultants just finished their research project and this was their final presentation […] You may also like: - [do I have any chance of fixing my dysfunctional job?]( - [telling a coworker she has B.O., putting degrees in your email signature, and more]( - [how do I tell my manager that people are gossiping behind his back?]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( [][][] our new entry-level coworker thinks he’s our boss Aug 18, 2021 01:59 pm This post, [our new entry-level coworker thinks he’s our boss]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. A reader writes: We’ve recently added someone to our team who is a project manager. At my workplace, this is an entry-level position, usually filled by people just out of college. They manage the projects, setting deadlines and sharing client feedback. It’s not an unimportant position by any means, but it is sort of at […] You may also like: - [my employee keeps telling me his "expectations" of me]( - [my coworker keeps telling me how to do my job (and she's often wrong)]( - [my employee tells me "good job" when I correct his work]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( Getting too many emails? [Switch to a weekly version instead](. Is this email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser](. Copyright © 2021 Ask A Manager, All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you signed up for my email list at askamanager.org. Our mailing address is: Ask A Manager askamanager.orgWashington, DC 20002 [Add us to your address book]( [unsubscribe from this list]( | [update subscription preferences](