Ask A Manager




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Summary: Wailin interviews Alison Green, the advice columnist whose Ask A Manager column offers friendly and practical guidance for all kinds of workplace dilemmas, from "How do I ask for a raise?" to "How can I get out of eating lunch with coworkers?" Alison talks about memorable letters, her community of commenters, and seeking advice from fellow advice columnists. Wailin also shares a story about a particularly horrible day at work where she could have used Alison's help. Further Reading: Alison's new book, Ask A Manager Ask A Manager's Twitter Ask A Manager podcast Alison's crossover episode on the Captain Awkward podcast How can I recover from being embarrassingly drunk at a work event? My employee sent a memo to management about ghosts in the building An employee is putting magical curses on her coworkers I ghosted my ex, and she's about to be my new boss Update on the ghosting ex