Perhaps in some impossible corporate utopia,employees would work 10 hours a day. But there’s nothing wrong with taking personal calls at work.
Two colleagues have affection for each other,and it’s been going on a while. There’s no power imbalance nor inappropriateness. Why not embrace it?
Never underestimate the importance of having someone you can vent about your workplace to.
You might feel like the ‘culture police’ when you reprimand a colleague for their inappropriate language,but it’s important to call it out.
Telling your boss sensitive information,such as your decision to undergo IVF,can be a difficult decision.
Your cacophonous peer may deserve a bollocking,but only if it’s clear their sneezes are some kind of deliberate provocation or ridiculous show.
Taking your concerns about your boss to the board is a serious step,but it might also be necessary.
Thoughtlessly worded emails can certainly be difficult for the recipient,although they may only be bullying in quite specific circumstances.
While you might feel robbed of your chance to respond,it may be better to try to forget office politics and enjoy your retirement.
It’s often said that with great power comes great responsibility. Perhaps it’s time for your boss to take some?
Dealing with a colleague who is relentlessly contrarian can be a tough ask,but in the end it’s a job best left to your manager.