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Do you have any opinion on why companies don’t reprimand micro-managers? As a matter of fact they seem to get promoted. Also, do you know how to filter for this type of behavior to in candidates considered for promotion? Finally, why is it that HR don’t usually filter
Dear Evil HR Lady, I need your advice. I work for a small non-profit performing arts company. I am in an entry level position. My problem is that I share an office with another associate and our manager. 3 people + 1 small space = lots of frustration.
Dear Evil HR Lady, How do I address and what do I say to employers about being unemployed for the last 10 years due to medical issues and hospitalizations? It’s not something I want to talk about, but I can see where I would not consider or hire
Dear Evil HR Lady, I accepted a low-ball offer and after I got off the phone I immediately called the HR person back to try to negotiate. I left a message telling them I had some further questions, but they haven’t returned my phone call in 4 days.
You’re in no danger of being followed by a reporter. So is it safe for you to trash you boss?
Dear Evil HR Lady, I am a computer programmer by trade, but I could be best considered a problem solver. For my day to day activities, I consistently get excellent reviews. People actively seek me out for projects (as opposed to other developers) because I get them done,
Dear Evil HR Lady, I was recently hired at a medical school library as an assistant. But I had a question about how long they are allowed to make me wait to start the position. The HR Department set my hire date as a week ago. I am
Dear Evil HR Lady, My supervisor has about 1/3 of his large staff (50+) on Family Medical Leave (FMLA). They use it intermittently, which means that they are not out for weeks at a time, but, rather, take what time they need when they need it. For the
Dear Evil HR Lady, I recently applied for a Career Counselor/Coordinator position. I received a phone interview on a Friday as a preliminary to the in-person. During the conversation the interviewer admitted that it was more of a case manager position. That following Monday the position was retitled