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How can I say no to my boss’s volunteer projects?

Dear Work With Me
My boss is involved with the Boy Scouts and he constantly asks me and another co-worker to work on flyers, posters and other Boy Scout material. This has nothing to do with our work. What can I say to him, or should I go above him?

Not a Happy Camper

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What can I do about a coworker who constantly demeans me?


Dear Katherine and Kathi,
I work with a woman who loves to point out mistakes and always wants to be in charge.

This coworker is a back stabber – although she constantly picks, she’s very friendly to my face. She once told me that my boss didn’t want me in my current position because I wasn't qualified.

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Can my boss make me clean my office?

Dear Work with Me,
At my most recent performance review, my boss was very positive about my work but cited one negative – my office is too messy.  It’s true I’m not a neat person and I have stack of papers on my desk and on the floor. I don’t like to file and the clutter doesn’t bother me. I’ve always been this way and I don’t think it interferes with the quality of my work. I know where everything is and I never miss a deadline.

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