Per My Last Email Am I the A-Hole? Coworker Gifts, Applying for the Same Job As Your Friend, and More
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Jun 30, 2025 Dive into the ethical dilemmas of workplace dynamics! Explore the intricacies of giving retirement gifts and the social obligations tied to them. The debate heats up over applying for the same job as a friend—should you go for it? Discover the challenges of keeping personal life private at work, especially with remote setups. Plus, learn why pretending to be busy can backfire on your career. Tune in for strong opinions and insightful advice!
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Retirement Gift Contributions Optional
- Employers should not assume employees want or can afford to chip in for expensive retirement gifts.
- Contributions should be opt-in and communicated as optional to respect individual circumstances.
Apply Transparently With Friends
- Apply for jobs you qualify for even if a friend is interested in the same role.
- Be transparent with your friend about applying to keep trust intact.
Privacy vs. Workplace Boundaries
- Complete privacy about personal life at work can feel strange and hinder workplace friendships.
- Outing someone's private life without consent is a serious invasion of privacy and inappropriate.