I always freak out when any boss wants to talk to me. Could be good, but I’ve also had the unexpected bad convo. Hate that I always expect the worst.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

UPDATE: And it was literally just feedback -not a big deal! I actually have a boss that cares to help me.

likeuplifting

...was being more proactive in communication with your boss part of the feedback?

Nope. It’s very much proactive already - but I see what you did there 😉

Related Posts

I think one of my seniors flirts with the female staff too much. I haven’t gotten any complaints, but I’m not the only one who has noticed in the past. Do I talk to him on the side before it actually becomes an issue?

likefunny

I’ve gone to a handful of AA meetings. I know I need it and I want to be there but I’m pretty reserved/guarded around people I don’t know well. So I get turned off and start to shut down when I’m offered a contact list, sponsor, etc within the first 3 minutes, tell a quick nervous white lie to get a bit of space and then don’t want to go back out of guilt. How can get started w a group honestly and keep my comfort zone the first few weeks?

like

Anybody have experience neutralizing or even co-opting powerful skeptics? My team is in the cross hairs of a major player with an axe to grind. I am trying to speak their language and frame my team’s value in terms they value but I still feel extremely vulnerable.

How do you handle it at work when someone low key insults you but pretend it's a compliment? It keeps happening but it's not something I can directly respond to. I've debated if I'm misperceiving, but at this point, I'm pretty sure I'm not. Office brawling is not an option lol

like

I have a videocon interview this week. BigLaw-to-BigLaw. I’m interested in the job, but don’t feel strongly about it. Obviously, I would look presentable no matter what. But do I wear a suit and tie??? I just feel so silly about it. And I’m imaging the hiring partner in t-shirt/jeans on the other side.

like

Are there any people of color
in production that have felt excluded from
teams on set. How do you deal with being bossed around. How do you deal with micro-aggression and two faced stylists??

like

Who here works in a warehouse? What is the correct etiquette to address a rude supervisor? He’s constantly getting on my last nerve.

like

work for a hus & wife agency where she’s sole reason it’s successful but she’s given him (with 0 agency experience) a co-CEO role. He’s combative, distrusting & ruining culture. What do you say?

like

When should I tell my boss/team that I’m expecting? I’m fully remote and don’t have to worry about “showing” at work, but want to give my colleagues ample heads up without jumping the gun too soon

like

I keep working under a Senior CW, who keeps on telling me and my partner that our projects don’t need concepts and that the client is just looking for an execution but even when asking Account...

like

Starting a new job next week and when do I tell my coworkers that I have a newborn? Male asking.

like

Got braids. You'd think I literally got a face transplant from how shook my coworkers are. I would say over 10 people have stopped me to ask about them or comment on them and I've been at work for maybe 2 1/2 hours. It's all been positive, but am I wrong for still finding it annoying? They don't lose their minds when Sarah gets bangs or whatever so I wish they could keep that same energy.

like

Is it normal for people in our profession to be so closely monitored by management, or is that just a thing at my workplace? Feels kinda suffocating…

like

One of my teammates has been taking credit for my work lately. I don't know how to address this without him getting defensive. Please help!

like

Do any of you have experience with pushy coworkers? The kind who won't let you do anything without them "helping" even after you say "I've got this"? I can handle stocking the shelves by myself. So frustrating

like

I just left a very toxic work place.
The crazy thing is they were just named the best local municipality to work for. It's upsetting. They advertise a "culture" but don'tapply it. It felt like a used car sales pitch, I was sold a dream but given junk. I am constantly replaying moments. I have read so many books and everything leads to they were the problem. How do I recover from this?

likehelpful

What are some tips on how to reach out to someone you don't know very well personally, but who works at a company you're interested in working at.

helpful

Mostly to vent, but wonder if anyone else has had to deal with this…my team consists of a partner, shareholder, 3 associates, myself and a legal assistant. We have a busy docket, 70 active litigation files. For over a year I have been dealing with inexperienced legal assistants, mostly coming from other areas of law. The partner relies heavily on me to clean up the messes, fix the mistakes, etc., and HR is on me for doing too much admin, i.e., non-billable work.

I’m not on medication. I’ve been making a lot of careless mistakes. I hope my manager is forgiving. Since, I work remotely- I don’t get facetime with her. I wish I didn’t have ADHD.

like

I’m not onboard with the direction our engagement partner is taking. I’m aware that I could very well be wrong, but I would still like to respectfully disagree.

More Posts

Is it a nice idea to be close to your employees?

like

I got a lowball offer from a reputable Fortune 500 for $95k and a 10% sign on bonus for a new role. Benefits are good but I have an opportunity at another company with just as good benefits for $115k plus 5% bonus. What should I do?

like

What’s the typical pay increase for a promotion (percent)? Obviously a number of factors that go into the equation but generally speaking. Senior to Associate Director.

like

Critical Mass is very soon opening a position for a Marketing Science Analyst - based out of Chicago, but location shouldn’t be an issue if you’re in the US as we are largely a liquid talent company.

Its a great opportunity for entry/mid level analysts who are keen on challenging analyses and seek growth.

You’ll be working on the team I am on and I am more than happy to answer more specific questions in a DM!

like

If any more junior Data Scientists or analysts are interested in short term contract work, colleague of mine has a new major client and various roles that need to be filled. I can forward peoples contact information if interested.

likesmart

Hi looking for some advice, currently working as a senior consultant with 4 YoE, and 2 years SC. Wondering how difficult it might be noticed for an SC role on the strat-ops side?
Would anyone recommend applying directly for a PC?
Any advice is appreciated.
C.

Are Estate planners very busy during covid? Some have told me they are not and it surprised me.

like

I secretly like quarantine

likefunny

Does anyone know if there is a service out there that is essentially tutors for junior associates? I feel like there’s so much I don’t know and I have imposter syndrome and it would be really helpful to have a tutor or advisor to speak to about technicalities/process. Does such a service exist?

like

It’s tough to watch your portfolio on days like today. Trying my best not to sell. Hoping tomorrow is better. 💎🙏 so far. But it’s tough to watch lol.

like

How to get freelancing opportunities?

like

Haven’t heard from my wife since Wednesday.
She’s a addicted to drugs and I paid for her to go to rehab in Atlanta. She travelled back to California after 2 weeks and has been missing since then.

likefunny

Anyone take FAR recently? I took it today, sims were roughhh

like

For United Explorer card holders that have to use their corporate card to book flights for work, do you still get the perk of priority boarding on your flights?

Do we think house prices in brooklyn (park slope, prospect heights, fort green) are inflated right now because of covid? Likely to go down or continue as they are?

likefunny

Does anyone have any connections or referrals for a healthcare travel recruiter company? Looking at Aya, AMN, MedTravelers but open to others!

like

Do you feel like you can be your real/whole self at work? If not, what parts of you do you leave at the door? What would happen if you were your real self at work?

like

Can we add parents in group insurance as dependent?
How and when?

like

Additional Posts in Advertising Confessions

I wish I worked in the PC era (pre-cell phone).

like

What’s the agency behind the Chantix Turkey commercials? Are they effective? The only one that loves them is my 6 year old. ( PS he’s not the target market)

likefunny

Sometimes I just don’t go to meetings. Not because I’m double-booked, but because I know I’m only needed for about :30 of that meeting and have nothing else to contribute. It’s my act of defiance

like

The SAE on my team just asked if we could animate a gif. #underarock

likefunny

Is there such a thing as over correction? I know I'm a junior and all, but it seems that whatever I design, my boss finds something to correct about it (I'm talking by single pt sizes people).

like

work for a hus & wife agency where she’s sole reason it’s successful but she’s given him (with 0 agency experience) a co-CEO role. He’s combative, distrusting & ruining culture. What do you say?

like

Whenever I get an ACD or up to laugh at a comment or post on Fishbowl I feel like I’ve beaten the system.

likefunnyuplifting

Most embarrassing mistake you've made on the job (either when you started or to date)? Feel like everyone has to have great cringe inducing teaching moments

I wear headphones most of the day. Am I listening to music all day? No. But it’s a great way for people to leave you alone, especially if you add a head bob. 👍🏼

likesmartfunny

How do you get your agency to buy more catering so there are more left overs in the kitchen? They have really been slacking at my office. No catering for 2 or 3 weeks. It's torture

likeupliftingfunny

I just got let go for the first time in my career and I feel very ok about it

like

My girlfriend is interviewing at Verizon’s in house agency. Thoughts?

like

Managing people is hard, y’all. Any advice for a newly appointed CD with a lot more managing and a lot less creating on their plate?

like

Do you live above me?

If so, who taught you how to walk?

likefunny

Zuck on Capitol Hill anyone else watching this?

likehelpful

There’s a memorial service for a friend’s parent in a church tomorrow. I feel really guilty, but I don’t feel comfortable being inside with a large group of people. There’s an outdoor burial after. What’s the play? Am I overthinking it?

like

I really don't like open floor plans for offices. At least my company's poorly designed one...

like

All I want for Father’s day is like two hours of alone time that I don’t need to feel guilty about having.

like

Fantasizing about calling in sick tomorrow.

like

Anyone else miss the show Taxi Cab Confessions?

like