Feeling Jealous of a Younger Colleague
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Feeling Jealous of a Younger Colleague

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What should you do if you’re feeling envious of a colleague who’s younger than you, seemingly unappreciative of the opportunity you’re giving her, and also — in your opinion — inappropriately flirty at networking events? Reader J wonders: I’m a 40 yr old business development manager at an engineering firm. I’ve formed a group of female colleagues that helps…

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Career Hiccups
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Career Hiccups

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I’ve gotten a few requests lately to address “career hiccups” — how to deal with failing the bar, being awkward with coworkers, making a huge mistake — and I think this is a great question. So: let’s discuss. For my $.02, I think that YOU are the biggest hurdle to get over after a career hiccup. You…

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The Sleeveless Professional: Body Types, Bare Arms, and Expectations

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Is it professional to go sleeveless at the office — even if you don’t have perfect arms? When you want to bare your arms at your sleeveless-is-acceptable office, is it worth considering other people’s potential reactions if you don’t exactly have the arms of a fitness influencer to show off? Do people adjust their expectations of what’s “appropriate” when…