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By Dr. Daneen SkubeBy Dr. Daneen SkubeBy Dr. Daneen Skube
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Q. I have a good friend at work who lately seems to be on a path of self-destruction. She is showing up late at work, not submitting her work on schedule, and generally is putting her job at risk. I’ve been trying to cover for her, but that is starting to put my job at risk. I can’t afford to lose my job, but I feel bad for my friend. How can I deal with this?
By Dr. Daneen Skube
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Q. I have several co-workers I consider friends whom I’ve talked with quite candidly about how I feel about our team and personal issues in my marriage. Now I’m hearing some of this information in our office grapevine, and I’m really upset. How can I make sure that what I say to my friends stays private?
By Dr. Daneen SkubeBy Dr. Daneen Skube
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Q. No matter what I do with one of my co-workers, he tells me the job I did is not good enough. He also finds some flaw in everything I do. I’m ready to either give up or scream at him. I love your advice and thought you might have a better idea. Help!
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Q. I work with a guy who has lost a lot of weight and now is constantly running down “disgusting fat people.” In every conversation, he brings up his healthy food choices and criticizes fat people. I’m overweight and starting to dread going to work. My co-worker brings up the topic at every chance (even in front of clients). My husband says this is harassment. What can I do?
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Q. People in my industry are starting to believe we’re coming out of the recession, but everyone at my job is still expected to do more with less. We laid off people, cut budgets, and reduced our resources. I’m exhausted! How can I cope with this job stress until the economy rebounds?
By Dr. Daneen Skube