Q: I’ve been working from house once more after returning to the workplace within the spring. When our workplace instantly closed in 2020, we got a $1,500 stipend for workplace tools and whatnot. Now that I’m again house, I need to spruce up my workplace. Can I ask for an additional stipend?
A: You can ask for something you need. My first thought: Go for it! My second thought: Keep sensible expectations. You could not get it and it’s possible you’ll have to justify it. If it’s to get new decor, your boss will most likely nix the thought. But if there’s one thing associated to the job like needing a printer/scanner or upgrading your WiFi connection, it’s possible you’ll get it authorised. It will not be a full $1,500 and could also be based mostly in your receipts submitted for reimbursement. With numerous “maybe” prospects, be particular along with your ask, know what you’re justifying and notice your boss could say no. But when you don’t ask, you already know the reply is not any from the beginning.
Also, don’t be dismayed in case your request is declined. Think in regards to the cash you’re doubtless saving on commuting prices and lunch and different prices that shortly add up if you’re on the firm’s headquarters.
Q: I like my job. Love my colleagues. I actually, actually like my firm. But with the newest Supreme Court ruling, everyone seems to be speaking about politics, midterms this November, asking everybody to volunteer previous to the elections (on either side of the aisle), and it has gotten actually contentious. It has utterly modified the tradition. I’m beginning to hate it. Should I depart?
A: I hear you and also you’re not alone. You have a number of choices. I at all times assume it’s a improbable concept to search for a brand new job, particularly if you take pleasure in your present job. You interview from a place of energy and candidates, from what I’ve seen after I labored in company recruiting, are extra discerning with employers, questioning in the event that they’re the fitting match slightly than solely questioning if the employer likes them. So sure, undoubtedly begin in search of a job, however truthfully, I might say that no matter your query!
And must you severely take into account leaving, you’re not going to depart till you may have one other job lined up. Before you go, you may consider the professionals and cons of leaving and what the brand new job presents you along with wage and duties — what’s the tradition like? But it’s difficult to find out if it’s as divisive as your present setting, particularly in case your interviews are carried out nearly.
Back to your challenge: There are methods to deal with this within the interim. Can you converse to your boss and/or the crew and talk how you like your job and your work household, however polarized conversations round present occasions aren’t productive to your job and work relationships? Perhaps set boundaries or “office rules” reminiscent of off-limit matters versus what are secure matters, reminiscent of trip locations, recipes, native sports activities groups, and so forth.
Look at this as a chance to set boundaries. If particular person colleagues ask about your ideas, you may say one thing like, “I prefer not to talk about this, so I won’t. How was your weekend?” And pivot into different matters.
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