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Take the Wrong Job to Get the Right Job Feb. 28, 2019
Most job seekers know about the code words designed to digitally weed out resumes that supposedly do... Read More
Fighting for What Is Right Feb. 14, 2019
Q: I have been a (100 percent) successful commissioned outside sales representative for the last 10 ... Read More
Ten Hours of Sleep Is Sufficient Feb. 11, 2019
DR. WALLACE: I'm 16 and love my sleep. Now that I'm on holiday break, I'd like to sleep until noon, ... Read More
Cover Letters That Make or Break You Jan. 31, 2019
Q: Articles say human resources departments no longer read cover letters, so why are they still expe... Read More
Contacts and Signs Jan. 19, 2019
I've been working a lot lately. Too much, perhaps. And though I've known people who buoy heavy workl... Read More
Helping a Co-Worker Above and Beyond the Expected Jan. 17, 2019
Q: Working with others always takes some compromising and negotiating, so as to not be run over or u... Read More
It's Unfair, But It's Not Your Place Jan. 11, 2019
Dear Annie: I am the manager of a small bakery. I've had the same employee, "Sue," for the past nine... Read More
When a Career Is No Longer a Calling Jan. 10, 2019
Q: I'm a pastor for a Protestant church. When I decided to become a pastor, religion was important i... Read More
I'm Sort of Like My Pen Pal Jan. 09, 2019
DR. WALLACE: I'm 15 and have been pen pals with a 16-year-old boy from Ontario, Canada, for the past... Read More
Setting Priorities for a Successful Life Jan. 03, 2019
Q: I'm in a fast-track marketing career that usually requires an MBA from a top school, and I work a... Read More
Never Skip an Attorney Review Before Signing a Contract Dec. 27, 2018
Q: My new employer asked me to sign an employment agreement that has a non-compete clause in it and ... Read More
Interview You Dec. 20, 2018
What could be more fun than a job interview? A root canal? A rerun of the remake of "Charmed"? How ... Read More
Employed but Wanting to Travel Dec. 14, 2018
Dear Annie: I have a full-time job, and I love it. However, I'm never happier than when I'm travelin... Read More
Employee Soon Quits Inhumane Environment Dec. 13, 2018
Q: I am several years from retirement age, so I needed a part-time job for extra money. I was happy ... Read More
More Trade War Casualties Dec. 07, 2018
The latest casualties in President Donald Trump's trade wars are nearly 15,000 jobs at General Motor... Read More
Despite #MeToo, Office Romances Are Here to Stay Dec. 06, 2018
Q: When I met my new boss, I was instantly attracted to him. He didn't wear a wedding ring, but he w... Read More
End of the Year. End of Your Job? Nov. 29, 2018
What happens in December? Yes, the cubicles are decked with boughs of holly. Yes, feelings of comfor... Read More
Either Be a Model Employee or Get a New Job Nov. 27, 2018
Dear Annie: My supervisor rarely states his desires clearly. But if I take the initiative or ask him... Read More
Boss Takes Credit for Subordinate's Work Nov. 22, 2018
Q: I've been in the same job for five years, and I have a good work record. I've done extra assignme... Read More
Teaming With a Narcissist Nov. 15, 2018
Q: One of the members of our team of six is openly rude and sarcastic to me but nice to the others. ... Read More
