This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Since starting my first work-from-home job last year, I’ve noticed the unexpected perk that being able to work from an armchair, recliner, or my couch has SIGNIFICANTLY reduced chronic pain from an old injury because I’m able to support my body in ways that a...

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Last month, I began an interview process for a job that would almost double my current salary. I have 10 years of experience in my field, but my current employer’s salaries are not competitive and I don’t see a clear path for advancement. This new position would...

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have a coworker, Jim, who is in the same department as me, and our work sometimes overlaps. We are both managers and havebeen at our company for the same amount of time. I’ve had some trouble communicating with Jim and getting answers/information I need. He’s...

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Can I ask my employer to cover the costs of vet bills caused by my job? I work in a job that requires going to other people’s houses, and a few months ago when I went in to visit a client, their pet had a pretty bad flea infestation....

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m trying to look for a new job, but it feels like the scale of doing so is interminably large. I’m expecting to apply for at least 30-40 jobs before I even get one interview. It’s that competitive out there. But for each application, I’m expected to research...

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I oversee a team of employees who used to be my peers. I understand this can be a hard transition, but it’s been over a year and the staff are still having a hard time with this. That is not the question but I feel it’s relevant. The bigger issue is the overtime....