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Commuters wait at a Sydney train station.

Why doesn’t my boss agree that commuting is a waste of time?

For too long, the time and cost associated with lengthy commutes was waved away as a necessary evil. That era is over.

  • Jonathan Rivett

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It could be good-natured but inept, a genuine attempt to have some fun at your expense by playing a prank nobody else gets or finds funny.

Why does my boss keep asking me to tidy my immaculate desk?

Being asked over and over again to tidy up your workspace sounds like a frustrating and confusing scenario.

  • Jonathan Rivett
Healthy snack at office workplace. Businesswoman eating organic vegan meals from take away lunch box at wooden working table with computer keyboard and smartphone with empty screen for copy space Desk salad, lunch at work iStock

Why is my demanding boss telling me not to eat lunch at my desk?

It’s possible they have no concept of the strain you’re under at work – or they genuinely care about your wellbeing. There are a few ways to approach this.

  • Jonathan Rivett
Some employment contracts may allow your workplace to deduct certain types of leave, but it’s a different story when it comes to your legal entitlements.

Is my employer allowed to ‘cull’ my leave?

Some contracts may allow your workplace to deduct certain types of leave, but it’s a different story when it comes to your legal entitlements.

  • Jonathan Rivett
You’re right in thinking this person is not the corporate mastermind they think they are. But convincing others of this will be far more difficult.

My workmates think our boss is a genius. How do I convince them otherwise?

You’re right in thinking this person is not the corporate mastermind they think they are. But convincing others of this will be far more difficult.

  • Jonathan Rivett
This kind of unsubtle micromanagement is unfortunately extremely common in the workplace, and can be difficult to combat.

My boss literally looks over my shoulder at work. How do I make them stop?

This kind of unsubtle micromanagement is unfortunately extremely common in the workplace, and can be difficult to combat.

  • Jonathan Rivett
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While being rostered on to work on a public holiday can feel like a tough gig, if your work has given you enough notice, there may not be much you can do.

How come I have to pay tax every year but some companies pay none?

The list of ways companies can avoid paying tax is as long as your arm, but there are a few simple explanations for this harrowing quandary.

  • Jonathan Rivett
The interpretation of what defines psychopathy is somewhat disputed, but it’s certainly possible your boss could fit the bill.

Could my boss actually be a psychopath?

The interpretation of what defines psychopathy is somewhat disputed, but it’s certainly possible your boss could fit the bill.

  • Jonathan Rivett
Would it be tolerable to accept you’ll never be part of an inner circle filled with sycophants and hollowed people?

Should I pretend to worship my boss so I can keep my job?

If you really want to stay, would it be tolerable to accept you’ll never be part of an inner circle filled with sycophants and hollowed people?

  • Jonathan Rivett
Effective job-hopping can further your career, but employers may have questions in your interview.

Why was my job application rejected in 10 minutes?

It’s tempting to assume you’ve been rejected by a robot. And in some ways you have, but there’s more at play here.

  • Jonathan Rivett

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