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Ask a Manager Contents: - [it’s your Friday good news](#mctoc1) - [open thread – August 12-13, 2022](#mctoc2) - [my mentor won’t acknowledge my family’s loss, a disorganized boss, and more](#mctoc3) - [my constantly available coworkers keep commenting on my healthier work-life balance](#mctoc4) [][][] it’s your Friday good news Aug 12, 2022 12:00 pm This post, [it’s your Friday good news]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. It’s your Friday good news! 1.  “I have a Friday Good News entry from a friend, who agreed I can share her story with the AAM readership: A little while back, my friend successfully interviewed at and received an offer from a company she’s very excited about! Yet after she accepted the offer and before […] You may also like: - [my coworker/friend keeps coming to work drunk]( - [employer rescinded my job offer -- where did I go wrong?]( - [my friend tried to strong-arm her way into a promotion]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( [][][] open thread – August 12-13, 2022 Aug 12, 2022 11:00 am This post, [open thread – August 12-13, 2022]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on any work-related questions that you want to talk about (that includes school). If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet*, but this is a chance to take your questions to […] You may also like: - [don't trust the answers to “how would you describe your management style?”]( - [the determined thief, the cranberry usurper, and other work potlucks gone wrong]( - [here's a bunch of help finding a new job]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( [][][] my mentor won’t acknowledge my family’s loss, a disorganized boss, and more Aug 12, 2022 12:03 am This post, [my mentor won’t acknowledge my family’s loss, a disorganized boss, and more]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. My mentor won’t acknowledge my family member’s death I recently started a new job where I took over for a very high-profile and beloved person, Baxter. To help me transition, they were asked to stay on for a year in an advisory/mentor capacity. It became […] You may also like: - [my boss and mentor runs hot and cold with me]( - [my mentor has become a QAnon conspiracist]( - [my mentor keeps delaying our meetings, can I ask coworkers to use deodorant, and more]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( [][][] my constantly available coworkers keep commenting on my healthier work-life balance Aug 11, 2022 01:59 pm This post, [my constantly available coworkers keep commenting on my healthier work-life balance]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. A reader writes: I work in an organization with a culture of constant availability. It’s sort of prestigious to work outrageous hours or join calls en route to a vacation. My manager was sending emails from his wedding, for example. This isn’t for me so I don’t do it. I’m not sure if I’m unusually […] You may also like: - [I'm a recent grad and feel like I'm working too much]( - [I work long hours but don't want my staff to feel pressure to do the same]( - [can my company make me have child care when I work from home, wedding officiants, and more]( [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 © 2022 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](