People can be especially nosy at work. Sometimes, it’s just a compulsion. There may not be any malice in the intent. But oftentimes that’s not how it comes off. Redditor Careful_Candy_9320 wanted to discuss their experience and get some feedback, so naturally, they came to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subreddit. They asked: “AITA […] More
Everyone is entitled to a little privacy. If honesty and transparency are vitally important when it comes to sustaining personal and professional relationships, not everyone needs to know everything. Even if some people feel they are entitled to just that. Sometimes going out of their way to make people divulge information that has absolutely no […] More
Work boundaries can be an essential way to keep the peace at the office. Sometimes lines get blurred and that can make a mess of everything. That’s why H[uman] R[esources] can be such a stressful job. But that’s also why HR is so imperative. Redditor ta-worksister1234324 wanted to discuss his experience and get some feedback. […] More
Redditor Misanthropic_Lemon just attended his first ever work conference, but is worried he may have made a faux pas. The Original Poster (OP) found himself surprised and a bit dismayed at all of the social time expected of him after work hours while at the business conference. The last night of the conference no formal […] More
Even if very few offices expect people to show up in suits and ties these days, people still want to look professional while showing up to work. As a result, they forgo wearing t-shirts and jeans as they might normally and instead go for something a bit more conservative. Which isn’t meant to hide or […] More
One always puts their lunch somewhat at risk by leaving it in the office refrigerator. Any number of things might happen to it, including going bad should the fridge lose power, or becoming contaminated should other people’s food or drink spill on it. Of course, the biggest risk one takes when leaving food in a […] More
There is little that can be more frustrating than settling a bill after going out to eat. While some kind soul might be willing to make the evening their treat, more often than not, people need to find an economical way of dividing things. Some people have the forethought to ask their server to give […] More
No one gives a gift expecting something in return. Though it’s not unreasonable to expect those on the receiving end of a gift to show their appreciation in some way. Nor should one feel inclined to continue offering gifts to those who don’t seem to show any sort of appreciation. Redditor NoMoreCakeTA often delighted their […] More
It can be difficult not to take it personally when a friend, family member or colleague doesn’t attend a party or gathering you host. More often than not, their absence is in no way an act of malice, but purely a scheduling conflict which made it impossible to attend. But that won’t stop some people […] More
When it comes to office dress codes, Fridays are no longer the only casual dress days of the work week. Days of showing up to work in a suit and tie are largely a thing of the past, with T-shirts and jeans becoming much more standard office attire with each passing day. Which doesn’t mean […] More
The very least anyone can do at work, is their best. This doesn’t mean only submitting flawless work, and never making any kind of mistake. But rather showing that you are giving it your all, while always performing at least the most basic of expectations, such as always responding quickly to calls and emails, and […] More
Even when moving to countries with the same language, expatriates still often find some conversations getting lost in translation. Even if the basics and fundamentals of their shared language remain the same, there might be some terms which aren’t used in both countries, or might have a different meaning. Americans might be surprised to find […] More
