Work therapy
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My colleague is being ridiculed for burping. How should I deal with this?
This could become a more serious issue if it’s left unaddressed.
- by Jonathan Rivett
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Why did my colleague pretend they’d never met me before?
While these situations can be commonplace, it doesn’t make them any easier to deal with, and can leave you feeling uncertain and anxious.
- by Jonathan Rivett
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My colleagues keep calling in sick and it’s wearing me out. What can I do?
Absenteeism, especially in public health roles, can result in extra workload for those who are still on deck.
- by Jonathan Rivett
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How can I deal with the ghastly artwork in my office?
Why not embrace your disgust and see where it takes you: presumably to pulling the monstrosity from the wall and flinging it out the nearest window.
- by Jonathan Rivett
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Why is my company determined to have such a boring ‘mission statement’?
These statements are sometimes referred to as “Vision and Values”. A more accurate name would be “Banality and Inanity”, or simply “About Us Page Wank”.
- by Jonathan Rivett
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Why did I get blamed for a bad idea at work?
It sounds to me that you’ve either become caught up in some catastrophic misunderstanding or you’ve been deceived.
- by Jonathan Rivett
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Why is my colleague making fun of my standing desk?
Your slightly crabby teammate may think you’re participating in a frivolous fad rather than making a change for genuine health reasons. They’d be wrong.
- by Jonathan Rivett
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My company got sold and no one told us. Is that fair?
Your employer may not have a legal responsibility to tell you about the sale of the business, but it’s clear they may not value you appropriately.
- by Jonathan Rivett
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Did getting fired give me work-related PTSD?
If the ultimate decision to let you go came as a surprise, it’s not surprising that it would still occupy your thoughts years later.
- by Jonathan Rivett
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Did my workplace trick me into signing away my bonuses?
Workers should always read their contracts carefully, as once signed, there can be little you can do to change it.
- by Jonathan Rivett
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How can I quickly solve a workplace mystery?
Sometimes, the best way to get an answer to a mystery is not by asking the right question, but the wrong one.
- by Jonathan Rivett
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