by Tamara Hartley | Aug 5, 2013 | Ask Tamara Advice Column, Career Advice, Friendship Advice
Dear Tamara: It is no secret that my coworker and I have conflicting views when it comes to politics. And while I know we should not discuss our political differences at work, he gets under my skin. In 2012 we had a huge falling out during the presidential election....
by Tamara Hartley | May 28, 2013 | Ask Tamara Advice Column, Career Advice, Friendship Advice, Love and Relationship Advice, Marriage Advice
Dear Tamara: My best friend is a such a flirt! It’s one thing when she flirts when we are out socializing, but it is a totally different thing when she chooses to flirt at work. She constantly flirts with our boss and the other men at our job. I tried to talk with her...
by Tamara Hartley | May 20, 2013 | Ask Tamara Advice Column, Career Advice
Dear Tamara: I have a class 5 felony conviction on my record for cashing a fraudulent check. Yes, I know it was stupid, but it was 10 years ago. I was fresh out of college, broke, and did not have many resources. I had a small child to take care of and could not find...
by Tamara Hartley | Feb 12, 2013 | Ask Tamara Advice Column, Career Advice
Dear Tamara: I have not received a raise or cost of living increase in three years. This year we were told that because of the economy annual increases are again, “not in the budget.” During this time the cost of living has greatly increased. My rent has gone up and...
by Tamara Hartley | Feb 12, 2013 | Ask Tamara Advice Column, Career Advice
Dear Tamara: I do not feel comfortable lying for my boss. My boss constantly asks me to cover for him in the office. If someone calls (including his wife or the CEO of the company) that he does not want to talk to, he tells me make us and excuse or tell them that he...
by Tamara Hartley | Feb 11, 2013 | Ask Tamara Advice Column, Career Advice, Friendship Advice
Dear Tamara: My boss sent me a friend request on Facebook and I am really not sure if I should accept it or not. On one hand my boss is really cool. She is down to earth and really tries to get to know everyone on the staff. I think we have a good working...