I was in a locker room, getting changed when a woman asked the above question. Someone offered a cough drop. “No,” she said, “I’m diabetic and I’m starting to feel shaky.” Well, everyone went into overdrive. One of the staff managed to pull out a bottle of juice
I get more questions about DUIs, public drunkenness and other similar problems than anything else. I’m not an expert in this area and I think I’ve pretty much said all that there is to say about it. As such, I’m not going to answer any more questions regarding
I finished my BA back in October 2006 and received it in Human Resources Management. I haven’t worked since but am contemplating it now. I know that while I have the degree I lack real world experience and as such have been looking for an entry level HR
I got tagged by William the Coroner. I normally don’t play tag, but he said I was “hysterical.” I am assuming he means that as “funny” and not as “some freaky crazy lady”. Since I’m a sucker for compliments, I’ll play his silly game, which is to list
Hmmm, after watching a few reality shows, I know I wouldn’t eat live bugs, or live on some island without indoor plumbing, while competing with other people who don’t even own toothbrushes. No, $140,000 isn’t worth that to me. (You, of course, may be willing to eat buckets
I took an entry level position in customer service at an inbound call center (inbound! not evil! well, mostly) a couple years ago, and have gradually been broadening my experience. I’ve taken classes at the local college and accepted every opportunity for job-related training. I transferred departments at
I am currently on Short Term Disability for birth of my baby for 6 weeks. I have arranged to take 6 more weeks after that–FMLA. The company and department annual review period and increases fall during the time frame I will be out. My manager e-mailed me that
Most recently I switched jobs due to an enticing “creative & leadership” role and have been there for 3 months. Upon starting, I was asked to complete a presentation for my manager and “higher-ups”. I did a rough draft, presented it to manager and explained that I was
Hello Evil HR Lady, I’m hoping you can help me with an uncomfortable situation. I promise this is not a fictional story. It really happened. And I’m hoping you can give me some honest feedback. I’m 43 years old and have been working in medical marketing for the
I’m in California, in a mortgage company. Can I require employees to pay to use Funding Suite, a tool to run credit for clients? They are abusing the right. The bill is way out of hand. What can I legally do. Legally, I have no idea. I am
