Greg Giangrande
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My boss is often a no-show and it's causing me stress — what can I do?
Go to Greg breaks down what to do when a boss is a no-show at meetings.
My boss screams at me constantly — is this normal?
I work for a business where the owner routinely screams at the employees, including me. I’ve tried to address it with my manager, but now I either get screamed at...
Did I blow my chance in a job interview by asking the wrong question?
Go to Greg breaks down if asking the 'wrong' question at the end of an interview will blow your chance at scoring a job.
I'm in my 40s and never worked — how do I start?
Go to Greg advises a first-time employee at 40 and a former intern who regrets turning down a job opportunity.
I got a bad annual review -- should I just go ahead and quit?
I got a bad write up on the annual appraisal this year. Is it even worth staying on or should I give up and leave? What’s your definition of a...
I got laid off and told my boss what I thought -- should I apologize?
I got laid off and told my horrible boss exactly what I thought of him on the way out. Will this come back to haunt me? Should I write, or...
Can I move back from a promotion? I hate the new job
I got a promotion but have discovered I hate the new role. I much preferred my previous job within the company and regret moving up. Can I go back? Would...
Should I say something about my nice but sexist boss?
One employee is contemplating on reporting her boss after he made sexist comments.
My phone was confiscated at work -- can they do that?
your manager cannot take your phone away and give it back to you at the end of your shift
I hate my new job -- can I quit?
I joined a well known tech firm and was thrilled, but the job is way more than I can cope with. Everyone works flat out, and I’m not getting any...
The unlicensed weed shop I worked for was shut down — can I get unemployment?
I worked for a cannabis shop that apparently was not licensed. It was promptly shut down without any notice, and my employer owes me for two weeks of pay. What...
Can I ignore my boss' emails that are sent over the weekend?
Should I wait until Monday to respond and hope she gets the message, respond without saying anything, or ask if this can wait?
A colleague is taking home our free snacks — should I say something?
Every night, one employee on my staff regularly and openly stuffs his knapsack with snacks before he leaves. There isn’t a company policy that says you can’t take these items...
I fessed up to cheating on my expenses and got fired — is this fair?
I cheated on my expense report, and expensed a meal that was personal. I felt guilty and afraid I’d get caught, so I confessed, apologized and reimbursed the company. My...
I was fired for retaliating against a rude customer -- is that fair?
I was fired for retaliating against a rude customer - is that fair?
I wasn't hired because I'm a white man -- can I sue?
Diversity and inclusion initiatives are taking a hit right now in the media. Unfortunately, the intent of these programs is getting lost in the rancor and divisiveness in our culture.
Should I take a job in California when its new laws seem untenable?
My employer has offered me a promotion to work in California. However, I just read that California is considering making it illegal for a boss to regularly contact employees after...
Can I ask for a raise to cover this new congestion charge?
With the new congestion pricing, my commuting expenses are going to be unaffordable. Can I ask for a raise to cover the cost increase if my employer is requiring me...
I had sex with the boss, now she's pursuing me - what do I do?
I was on a business trip and one thing led to another and, well, I had sex with the boss. She now invites me to attend many travel events even...
My accidental Zoom chat comment upset my colleague — what can I do?
I was on a Zoom call and made a comment to one member of the team about someone else in the meeting in the chatbox, but mistakenly sent the message...