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Ask a Manager Contents: - [what do I do about work if my kids are sent home to quarantine?](#mctoc1) - [my boss flirts with (and sometimes sleeps with) our vendors — and tells me all about it](#mctoc2) - [my manager talks about religion daily, my boss makes a huge profit on my work, and more](#mctoc3) - [employer says candidates must accept the job if it’s offered](#mctoc4) [][][] what do I do about work if my kids are sent home to quarantine? Oct 12, 2021 12:29 pm This post, [what do I do about work if my kids are sent home to quarantine?]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. A reader writes: After most of us being remote since March 2020 due to Covid, my office is now bringing everyone back a minimum of three days a week, with a clear preference for us to be there more than that. But I have two school-aged kids and every time they have a potential Covid […] You may also like: - [have your kids take notes at your meetings, and other weirdly out-of-touch advice for the quarantine]( - [how should managers handle snow days?]( - [new employee keeps complaining about missing her kids]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( [][][] my boss flirts with (and sometimes sleeps with) our vendors — and tells me all about it Oct 12, 2021 10:59 am This post, [my boss flirts with (and sometimes sleeps with) our vendors — and tells me all about it]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. A reader writes: I am hoping for some help here. I’m really not a prude; I am afraid that is the way I might come off. My manager has put me in a weird position. I’m not sure if I’m overthinking things and would appreciate some advice. Within the past year, I have noticed that […] You may also like: - [my coworker told me to stop flirting with a student employee]( - [my coworkers think I'm flirting with them]( - [my employee keeps flirting with me]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( [][][] my manager talks about religion daily, my boss makes a huge profit on my work, and more Oct 12, 2021 12:03 am This post, [my manager talks about religion daily, my boss makes a huge profit on my work, and more]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My boss talks about religion every day I am currently one month into my new job and am so far excited about the possibilities of the position. The work seems like a good fit. It’s also fully remote and more money than I’ve ever made […] You may also like: - [how can I get my coworker to stop talking about God?]( - [new vendor keeps sending religious quotes on invoices]( - [my boss wants to bring me back into the religious fold]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( [][][] employer says candidates must accept the job if it’s offered Oct 11, 2021 01:59 pm This post, [employer says candidates must accept the job if it’s offered]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. A reader writes: I recently was referred to a job posting by a friend in my industry. While I am happily employed, it was definitely something I would consider. However, the posting ended with the line, “It is understood that any candidate applying for a full-time position will accept employment. Please do not apply if […] You may also like: - [what's up with candidates turning down our job offers after we pay to fly them out?]( - [I turned down a job offer and now the recruiter is invoicing me]( - [is there any point in applying to a months-old job posting?]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( Getting too many emails? [Switch to a weekly version instead](. Is this email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser](. Copyright © 2021 Ask A Manager, All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you signed up for my email list at askamanager.org. Our mailing address is: Ask A Manager askamanager.orgWashington, DC 20002 [Add us to your address book]( [unsubscribe from this list]( | [update subscription preferences](