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Not Allowed at His House Apr. 20, 2019

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: I have been dating "Pete" for three years and never get invited to his place. He lives i... Read More

Jealousy at Work Stops Work Apr. 11, 2019

At Work

Q: I am in my 30s and have a degree in marketing. I had three people reporting to me at my job, but ... Read More

He Talks to Impress, Not to Express Mar. 28, 2019

At Work

Q: I work in a legal department where all of the employees are smart. The problem I have is only wit... Read More

Copycat Co-Worker Scares Employee Mar. 21, 2019

At Work

Q: One of my co-workers imitates me in every way possible — not like sarcastic imitation, but ... Read More

How to Hire a Qualified Independent Contractor Mar. 14, 2019

At Work

Q: I worked for large companies most of my career. When I decided to go off on my own, I hired a web... Read More

Left Out at Work Mar. 12, 2019

Dear AnnieĀ®

Dear Annie: At my job, I'm the newbie on the team. The others I work with seem to know one another w... Read More

Scent-sitive Mar. 10, 2019

Dear AnnieĀ®

Dear Annie: I work in the service department office at a car dealership. I have asthma and find that... Read More

Nothing to Wear Shouldn't Kill a Job Interview Mar. 07, 2019

At Work

Q: This happened many years ago, but it bothers me to this day. I applied in person at a small local... Read More

Take the Wrong Job to Get the Right Job Feb. 28, 2019

At Work

Most job seekers know about the code words designed to digitally weed out resumes that supposedly do... Read More

Sadly, Runaways Are Very Common Feb. 09, 2019

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: One of my friends has run away from home. She's been gone for about two weeks. Last nig... Read More

Brats Distributed Equally by Age, Gender Feb. 08, 2019

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I live with my parents, my grandmother and two younger brothers. Whenever I do somethin... Read More

No Such Thing as a Slam-Dunk Lawsuit Feb. 07, 2019

At Work

Q: Could a potential employee who is asked to sign a non-compete employment agreement just sign the ... Read More

Cover Letters That Make or Break You Jan. 31, 2019

At Work

Q: Articles say human resources departments no longer read cover letters, so why are they still expe... Read More

All Suffer From Bad Hire Jan. 24, 2019

At Work

Q: I am a human resources professional (independent contractor) who was offered the full-time positi... Read More

Helping a Co-Worker Above and Beyond the Expected Jan. 17, 2019

At Work

Q: Working with others always takes some compromising and negotiating, so as to not be run over or u... Read More

Power Harassment Indifference Dec. 12, 2018

Jim Hightower

Anti-feminist politicos and talk show yakkers try to ridicule the reality that women in our rich and... Read More

Despite #MeToo, Office Romances Are Here to Stay Dec. 06, 2018

At Work

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

Either Be a Model Employee or Get a New Job Nov. 27, 2018

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: My supervisor rarely states his desires clearly. But if I take the initiative or ask him... Read More

Bright Breakfast and Dining Nooks Nov. 17, 2018

The Art of Design

Your kitchen's dimensions and layout of and number of diners are the starting point to get the right... Read More

Accepting Responsibility Nov. 14, 2018

Classic Zig Ziglar

Today, one of the laments we hear from employers, parents, educators, etc. is that it's difficult to... Read More