April 11, 2019

When You're New on the Job Try This Approach With an Impatient Coworker to Get What You Want

April 11, 2019/ Dory Wilson

Dear Yom,

I am a new employee and have been at my position for a couple of weeks. My position consists of interacting with the public and helping them with legal matters. It is definitely a learning curve especially since the person training me has zero patience. She rushes through things at the speed she is accustomed to and gets frustrated when I don't grasp tasks right away….

April 11, 2019

Your Role in Helping a Coworker Do a Better Job is Not Your Responsibility Even if You Feel It Is

April 11, 2019/ Dory Wilson

Dear Office Mom,

I have an unusual situation. I recommended a freelancer at work who turned out to be terrible.I contacted the freelancer and went through his credentials. He seemed on the up and up. I secured his resume and passed it along. My boss and another person interviewed him and he was hired. Later, I got a call from my boss saying his work was not up to par…

April 11, 2019

This is Why a Recruiter Doesn't Respond to Your Emails and Calls About the Job You Want

April 11, 2019/ Dory Wilson

Dear Office Mom,

What are guaranteed ways to stop being ghosted by recruiters during a job search? Thank you for any advice, - Ghosted

February 12, 2019

How to Handle Pregnancy Related Questions at Work When You Feel it Might Affect Your Career

February 12, 2019/ Dory Wilson

Dear Office Mom,

I'm a female in my late twenties, recently married and have been employed with the same company since I graduated 4 years ago. Upon returning from my honeymoon the partner I work under brought up my plans for starting a family...

February 12, 2019

Feeling Unappreciated at Work With Long Hours and Paltry Raises? Here's What to Do.

February 12, 2019/ Dory Wilson

Dear Office Mom,

I have been working my butt off at a company for over 15 years, and my annual raise has been a paltry $1500. I've never asked for anything additional until 2 years ago, I asked for dental insurance, and that was denied. This year I finally asked how they determine the raise/bonus amount to give employees…

February 12, 2019

How to Decline a Wedding Invitation When you Feel Obligated Because It's the Boss

February 12, 2019/ Dory Wilson

Dear Office Mom,

My boss and I were on very friendly terms for the first couple of years, but I made some technical errors, and our relationship suffered due to it. Right or wrong, her response to my struggles was to 'ice' me out the way junior high school girls do and changed the way she treated me overnight…

October 12, 2018

How to Handle a Negative Co-Worker

October 12, 2018/ Dory Wilson

Dear Office Mom,

I've had a job with a university for over 7 years. It's a small office and the boss is pretty hands-off as long as we are doing what we need to.I have a co-worker who is moving to another facility soon, but there are delays in that. This co-worker has a tense relationship…

September 20, 2018

How to Build a Case for More Money

September 20, 2018/ Dory Wilson

Dear Office Mom,

I have been working for a collection company for almost 12 years. I started as a temp for $12/hour. I went permanent 3 months later, making $10/hour and a $600 monthly bonus if I made quota. Later, I was switched to data entry and legal. Then, I…

September 20, 2018

How to Handle Conflict with Co-workers When HR Gets Involved

September 20, 2018/ Dory Wilson

Dear Office Mom,

I was recently reported to Human Resources because of an argument I had with a co-worker. When the HR person met with me, she said that several of my other co-workers told her I was "combative and dismissive." She didn't…

July 14, 2018

Why Being in a Rut Might Be Your Greatest Opportunity Yet

July 14, 2018/ Dory Wilson

Dear Office Mom,

I’m feeling like I am in a rut professionally. I have a good job in marketing, but I don’t feel challenged. I’m not dissatisfied with anything in particular, but I’m not motivated or excited and I think it’s affecting my creativity. I can’t decide if I should…