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My business trip ended with me in four-point restraints!

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  Cary’s classic column from THURSDAY, JUN 5, 2008 I drank some wine, took my pills, boarded the plane and woke up on a gurney! Dear Cary, I am writing to you because I have been through what feels like a very traumatic experience and I need to find a way to put it behind me. Recently, I was on a flight from my local airport to another destination for work purposes. The flight was to be...

My boss throws herself on the floor when unhappy

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  Cary’s classic column from Thursday, Jan 26, 2012   She berates! She glares! She makes backhanded comments about your lunch selection! Shouldn’t I, uh, say something?   Dear Cary, My boss is insane. I know people say that a lot but I’m pretty sure I win. I recently started working for someone who I thought was an extravagant and eccentric designer, but instead I find out that she...

Unemployment is making me depressed

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[button link=”mailto:[email protected]” newwindow=”yes”] Write for Advice[/button]   Cary’s archival column from WEDNESDAY, JAN 4, 2012 Unemployment is making me depressed   I lost my job, came back to my hometown and now I’m lost   Dear Cary, I’ve been reading your column for about a year now, and really believe you might have some words of...

I’m going crazy in my job

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Dear reader, Below is another archival column from Cary. He’ll be publishing a brand new column next week. As always, if you would like advice, please write to [email protected]. Happy New Year!   Classic column from October 17, 2012   I’m going crazy in my job I’m anxious and insecure and paranoid and bored — but it’s such a great job! Hi Cary: Two reasons...

How can I motivate myself at work?

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[button link=”mailto:[email protected]” newwindow=”yes”] Write for Advice[/button]   Dear Cary,   I need your help before I really mess things up for myself. I’m a single woman in my early 50s, I enjoy my job, nice people, understanding boss, etc. Earlier this year I spoke to my boss about a promotion/raise. She felt it was worthwhile to pursue and said...

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