Alison Green

If your boss probes for details—which could happen if she's concerned, or just because she's nosy—you don’t need to share more if you’d rather not.

Why do people say you should never trust Human Resources? If I complain about my boss, will HR tell them? What does this department actually... do?

It can be really hard to stay engaged in work once you've made up your mind to leave.

If you need to quit by Tuesday to give two weeks’ notice but your boss can't meet until Thursday, what are you supposed to do?

When so many bosses, workplaces, and entire industries suck, it's easy to feel like looking for a new job is a pointless endeavor.

How do you ask (or tell?) your boss? How long can you be away? Do you really have to come back? Here's a guide to the etiquette mysteries of PTO.

Whether you’re working as a cashier or an administrative assistant, everyone is asking where you want to be in five years.

It can be hard to tell which parts of a listing are required, and which are just wishful thinking.

Never heard of creating a “master résumé”? Right this way.

If you’re a strong employee, a good manager will at least give the request real consideration.

Leaving your job when the economy is in the toilet isn't the safest choice—but there are other things to take into consideration.

Even if you do get more money, this strategy might ultimately not work out in your favor.