Dear Dr. Mimi, I’ve recently started dating a co-worker. How do I show her affection while still being professional around the office? —Loverboy
Dear Loverboy, Starting a new relationship is always fun and exciting, but remember not to mix business and pleasure. Work is not the place to show your affection. Treat her in a business-like manner, and keep PDA out of the workplace. You can also make it known that you are dating so that you don’t start inappropriate office gossip. —Dr. Mimi
Dear Dr. Mimi,How do I ask my employer to assist me in paying for my education? I would use my education to get a better job in our company. I can’t afford it at the salary I am currently receiving. I know that they have paid others to go to classes in the past.—Poor Dear…
Dear Dr. Mimi,I have an assignment and feel like I am falling behind because I simply don’t know what to do. I am new to the company and had one week to train and get familiar with the work environment, but I feel like my training was rushed and had gaps. How do I approach…
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