workplace drama

My boss cut massage therapy from my insurance plan. I have a debilitating back issue that requires treatment. What can I do?

When your employer cuts massage therapy from your insurance but you rely on it for chronic back pain, what can you do? Learn your rights, explore accommodation options, appeal coverage decisions, and find practical ways to protect both your health and your paycheck.
February 17, 2026 Jack Hawkins
Internal - Sign-On Bonus

I was promised a $5,000 sign-on bonus by my new job. That was 6 weeks ago. What can I do to get my money?

Promised a sign-on bonus that still hasn’t arrived? Here’s what to do if your new job hasn’t paid the bonus they agreed to—and how to get your money without risking your reputation.
February 12, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I got a promotion at work for great performance, but now a colleague is accusing me of claiming his work as my own. What can I do?

You got promoted for great performance—then a coworker accused you of taking credit. Learn how to protect your reputation, handle workplace conflict, and move forward professionally.
February 10, 2026 Jack Hawkins

I told a coworker I got a 10% raise, now my manager is complaining to me that everyone else is demanding a raise as well. Should I have kept quiet?

Letting it slip to a coworker that you got a big raise could backfire on you in more ways than one.
January 6, 2026 Miles Rook

My boss faked a stalker to make us feel grateful for his “protection.” Should we call the police?

When a boss goes too far, it usually looks like micromanaging or unfair deadlines. But what if your boss staged something darker—a fake stalker designed to make employees feel scared and grateful for his “protection”? It sounds like a plot ripped from a thriller, but for some workers, it’s disturbingly real. The question is, how should you respond when your manager manipulates fear instead of building trust?
September 19, 2025 Jack Hawkins

My boss told me to fake a family death so I could attend a conference in disguise. Am I complicit?

A compelling workplace-advice article exploring what to do when a boss demands unethical behavior—like faking a family death to attend a conference undercover. This engaging guide helps employees navigate toxic leadership, understand complicity, set boundaries, and protect their professional integrity with humor, insight, and practical strategies.
December 17, 2025 Jack Hawkins