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Why is my company determined to have such a boring ‘mission statement’?
These statements are sometimes referred to as “Vision and Values”. A more accurate name would be “Banality and Inanity”, or simply “About Us Page Wank”.
- by Jonathan Rivett
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Why did I get blamed for a bad idea at work?
It sounds to me that you’ve either become caught up in some catastrophic misunderstanding or you’ve been deceived.
- by Jonathan Rivett
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Why is my colleague making fun of my standing desk?
Your slightly crabby teammate may think you’re participating in a frivolous fad rather than making a change for genuine health reasons. They’d be wrong.
- by Jonathan Rivett
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My company got sold and no one told us. Is that fair?
Your employer may not have a legal responsibility to tell you about the sale of the business, but it’s clear they may not value you appropriately.
- by Jonathan Rivett
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Did getting fired give me work-related PTSD?
If the ultimate decision to let you go came as a surprise, it’s not surprising that it would still occupy your thoughts years later.
- by Jonathan Rivett
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Did my workplace trick me into signing away my bonuses?
Workers should always read their contracts carefully, as once signed, there can be little you can do to change it.
- by Jonathan Rivett
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How can I quickly solve a workplace mystery?
Sometimes, the best way to get an answer to a mystery is not by asking the right question, but the wrong one.
- by Jonathan Rivett
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Should I be brutally honest in my exit interview?
Knowing when to hold back in an exit interview can be a valuable skill, but sometimes it’s worth speaking up.
- by Jonathan Rivett
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I can’t stand the way my new boss speaks. Should I leave?
Feeling frustrated with your boss’ useless corporate lingo is valid, and might mean a new start could be your best move.
- by Jonathan Rivett
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Did a colleague mock my story without me realising?
The comment made by your colleague implies the story you told was so implausible, it can only have taken place in a Disney-fied alternate reality.
- by Jonathan Rivett
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Can my job make me work on a public holiday without extra pay?
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.
- by Jonathan Rivett