Dear Dr. Mimi:
Is it wrong to quit my job by just not showing up? I have only worked here for 6 weeks.
—Quitting
Dear Quitting:
Yes. It is very wrong! It is best to talk to management and explain the reason for leaving this job. Offer to give a two-week notice. Supplying a two-week notice and talking to management shows you are professional and you honor your commitments and the company. If you leave on good terms, they will respect you … and you never know who else they know.
—Dr. Mimi
Dear Dr. Mimi,I have a coworker who keeps talking negatively to me and complains about their personal life. It’s very irritating. I’ve tried to act uninterested and hoped they would take the hint, but they keep talking to me when I am trying to work. What should I do? —Disturbed Dear Disturbed, We all have…
Dear Dr. Mimi,My boss has me mentoring the new hire, even though I am not qualified, nor required, to train them. How do I tell my boss that I am not qualified to teach him? I feel like I’m a babysitter, and I am falling behind on my own work. What do I do? —Babysitter…
Effective onboarding and training provides clarity, reduces confusion, and fosters early success. This helps new hires understand their roles and connects them to the company’s culture, values, and goals. Here are some key strategies. Create a Structured Onboarding Program. Provide a schedule, assign mentors or buddies, and introduce them to key systems and team members.…