Ask a Manager

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

On the fiscal side, I create a detailed annual budget, send out monthly income/spending/asset reports, pay bills and payroll (each household member has a personal bank account separate from the household accounts and gets a weekly allowance), and approve large expenses. I negotiate with banks for fee reimbursement and lower APRs.

Payroll 62

Payroll Maintenance Banking Purchasing 62

Work Life

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

A few decades ago, as Gen X was entering the workforce, they were often depicted as cynical, skeptical, or disaffected— not unlike the quiet quitters of the 2020s —and the dominant media narrative suggested that they were disengaging at work to an unhealthy extent, writes Fast Company ’s Christopher Zara. “The

Communication 75

Communication Prioritization Flexibility Flexibility 75

Success

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Impressed by his work ethic, Derrick Taylor’s UPS co-workers pooled their resources in order to buy the Alabama teen a Jeep Cherokee—and helped restore faith in humanity. Not wanting to burden or rely on others for rides, the teen walked an approximately 10-mile round trip commute to work, in the dark, for more than a year.

Training 111

Training Customer Service Work Ethic Banking 111

Ask a Manager

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Needless to say, working with her has been difficult, but I’ve done my best to remain professional and be as nice as possible, despite how hard it’s been. However, now my coworker’s work ethic is declining. Do you advise leaving off part-time work? I’m in final round interviews for a new job.

Salary 32

Salary Work Ethic Banking Insurance 32