12 Dec 2004
| by Jeremy Bullmore
My boss's PA does as she pleases, especially when he is out of the office or on holiday. She arrives late, leaves early, and some days doesn't bother to show up.
12 Dec 2004
| by Jeremy Bullmore
My job doesn't offer any opportunities for training or development. I've been doing the same thing for two years and feel the need to learn some new skills, or at least to take on a new challenge.
02 Dec 2004
| by Jeremy Bullmore
The transnational nature of our manufacturing company means that various product assemblies are made on different sites. Unfortunately for my immediate colleagues and me, the way we operate means that we are suffering from a distinct lack of 'product rapport'.
02 Dec 2004
| by Miranda Kennett
Some of my female employees tend to bring their emotions into the workplace, which I find inappropriate.
12 Nov 2004
| by Jeremy Bullmore
This is embarrassing. Our house is desperately in need of renovation, but I don't have the money. My wife has signed us up to one of those reality TV house makeover shows, which would mean we'd get much of the renovation done for free.
01 Nov 2004
| by Jeremy Bullmore
I've really screwed up. My company division has been losing money for years, but with some clever accounting and a nod and a wink from our company accountant, I've managed to hide the loss.
01 Nov 2004
| by Miranda Kennett
For several months, I have considered changing my working hours to go part-time.
12 Oct 2004
| by Jeremy Bullmore
My employer has just offered me a job overseas. The placement would be for at least 18 months. It would be great for my career and it's something I've always wanted to do. But my husband would prefer for me not to go.
01 Oct 2004
| by Jeremy Bullmore
I have moved to a new job and am shocked at the inefficiency and wastefulness of my new department. It doesn't seem to be accountable to anyone, and so the department head is lazy, often drunk for half the day, abuses his expenses account and sends himself off on jaunts abroad on 'company business'.
01 Oct 2004
| by Miranda Kennett, an independent coach
I've been brought in to do a new role, making this traditional organisation more commercial. I'm used to succeeding through my own efforts, but my boss has told me I'll need to carry people with me if I am to succeed.