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Is 40 Weeks the Ideal Maternity Leave Length?

By Sharon Lerner — 2011

Long leaves are good for both babies and mothers, but extra-long leaves may not be, and other surprising lessons from Europe.

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Should I Disclose My Depression to My Employer?

As a general rule, I’d only disclose a mental-health condition (or any health condition, for that matter) at work when you need to ask for a specific accommodation connected with it.

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Alison Green
2021
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How to Give Negative Feedback in an Open Office

Here’s a roundup of answers to five questions from readers.

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Alison Green
2020
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My Boss Expects People to Work While They’re on Vacation

There are a few ways to handle an office that won’t respect your time off. The easiest is simply to be unavailable on the days you’re out.

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Alison Green
2020
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Asking for a Raise Is Easier than You Think

You don’t need to put together an elaborate presentation, full of persuasive evidence and metrics and PowerPoint slides.

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Alison Green
2019
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Why Fantasizing About Rage-Quitting Is So Universal

From blatant sabotage to bowing out in a blaze of glory, these resignation fantasies will make you feel less alone.

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Alison Green
2020
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How Can I Convince My Boss to Let Me Work from Home Forever?

If you’re a strong employee, a good manager will at least give the request real consideration.

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Alison Green
2021
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At What Point Is It OK to Quit a Job I Hate?

Leaving your job when the economy is in the toilet isn’t the safest choice—but there are other things to take into consideration.

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Alison Green
2020
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Work Is Weird. Alison Green of Ask a Manager Can Help.

Humans are odd in so many different ways, and no place brings that out more than the office. Here’s how to deal with the routine strangeness of desk jobs.

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Jolie Kerr
2018
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