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Ask a Manager Contents: - [it’s your Friday good news](#mctoc1) - [open thread – July 8-9, 2022](#mctoc2) - [teacher shared bad medical advice, former employer wants “my side of the story,” and more](#mctoc3) - [why do so many managers do firings and layoffs at the end of the day?](#mctoc4) [][][] it’s your Friday good news Jul 08, 2022 12:00 pm This post, [it’s your Friday good news]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. It’s your Friday good news! 1.  “Three months ago I was summarily fired by my main employer (75% of my job, health insurance, 401(k) match, etc.). A Zoom meeting I thought was going to fine tune my role was instead him reading from a legal statement about laying me off as of that day. I […] You may also like: - [my company called my coworker's resignation "a horrific decision"]( - [employer rescinded my job offer -- where did I go wrong?]( - [should I ask an employee to dress more professionally on video calls?]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( [][][] open thread – July 8-9, 2022 Jul 08, 2022 11:00 am This post, [open thread – July 8-9, 2022]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on any work-related questions that you want to talk about (that includes school). If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet*, but this is a chance to take your questions to […] You may also like: - [I think my bad personality is sabotaging my good work]( - [my coworkers have a crush on my boss ... and are taking it out on me]( - [here's a bunch of help finding a new job]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( [][][] teacher shared bad medical advice, former employer wants “my side of the story,” and more Jul 08, 2022 12:03 am This post, [teacher shared bad medical advice, former employer wants “my side of the story,” and more]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go… 1. Giving feedback when a teacher is sharing (bad) medical opinions I am a teacher mentor for a residential summer camp/school for kids. The curriculum of the camp is not health-related. It is my job to observe teachers and offer them feedback on their teaching, usually […] You may also like: - [a teacher we employ forged vaccination paperwork for his child]( - [my boss refused to call an ambulance for an injured coworker]( - [can I refuse to meet with my boss until he sends an agenda?]( [Read More]( [share on Twitter]( [Share on Tumblr]( [][][] why do so many managers do firings and layoffs at the end of the day? Jul 07, 2022 01:59 pm This post, [why do so many managers do firings and layoffs at the end of the day?]( , was originally published by Alison Green on [Ask a Manager](. A reader writes: Why do so many managers do firings and layoffs at the end of the day? I had a work friend who got let go. I don’t personally think they should have been, but I acknowledge I don’t have all the details. That said, the way they did it seemed crappy. My company […] You may also like: - [can I ask my boss if layoffs are coming?]( - [what to say when people ask why an employee was fired]( - [I won money on a game show, and my coworkers resent that I wasn't laid off]( [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 © 2022 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](