Karla L. Miller

By Amid the gloom of the federal government shutdown and a worsening private-sector job market, there was one bit of good news for workers

Reader: Earlier this year, I started working fairly closely with a new hire. He seemed very nice, but it soon became clear he was not flourishing.

Before everyone turns on her, try making polite, direct appeals to tone it down.

Reader: I recently read your advice column on helping young women find their voice in the workplace.

By Q: Earlier this year, I started working fairly closely with a new hire. He seemed very nice, but it soon became clear he was not flourishing.

By Q: I recently read your advice column on helping young women find their voice in the workplace.

By Q: I read your piece about the letter writer who's a difficult co-worker's only “friend.” I'm in a similar situation and would love some input.

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By Q: I'm a manager in a very small company with employees scattered around the country. The company is throwing a holiday party this year in my local area.

By For those who missed the news, I'm stepping down as The Washington Post's Work Advice columnist after 14 years.