Ask Jack
Ask Jack: Calling in Sick, Nasty Coworkers, and Job of the Week
In this week’s installment of my AOL Jobs advice column, whether to call in sick or not, and how long to put up with coworkers you don’t like.
Ask Jack: Skill vs. Love, Drunken Bosses, and Job of the Week
This week in my AOL Jobs advice column: doing what you’re good at vs. what you love, and is it a good idea to drink with the boss?
Ask Jack: Overqualified, the Undead, and Job of the Week
In this week’s installment: applying for jobs you’re overqualified for, and taking initiative at work.
Ask Jack: Beating Stress, Facebook Likes, And Job Of The Week
In this week’s AOL Job advice column: handling stress on the job, and how to get friends to “like” your company Facebook page.
Ask Jack: Fired Coworkers, Just Say No, And Job Of The Week
In this week’s AOL Jobs advice column: What to say to a coworker who has been fired or laid off, and the consequences of refusing duties on the job.
Ask Jack: Boss’ Dirty Laundry, Respect, And Job Pick Of The Week
This week I begin a weekly work-advice column on AOL Jobs. Your questions welcome!
My Internet Radio Playlist, 1/28/14
EPISODE #113: ASK JACK, INSTALLMENT 9 The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] Question from Didi Dobbs: Why, no matter how much I plan, how hard I try and threaten, it is my husband who runs late before we go out for the evening. Isn’t that supposed to be me? I’m the girl… well, female. He’s […]
My Internet Radio Playlist, 1/21/14
EPISODE #112: ASK JACK, INSTALLMENT 8 The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] Question from Joe D’Agnese: What is the quickest way to impress people upon entering a party where you know no one? I have tried a) popping it, and b) hitting it. It doesn’t work. Post-answer song: The Keene Brothers — “Death of the […]
My Internet Radio Playlist, 9/10/13
EPISODE #93: ASK JACK, INSTALLMENT 7 The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] The Smiths — “Ask” Question from John: What is love anyway? Does anybody love anybody anyway? Post-answer song: Daniel Johnston — “Love Defined” Question from Audrey: The cashier at the cafe in my office building where I get my lunch most days always […]
My Internet Radio Playlist, 5/14/13
EPISODE #76: ASK JACK, INSTALLMENT 6 The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] Question from Miriam: If you pee in the sea, does it attract sharks? Post-answer song: Morphine — “Sharks” Question from Matt: For the past several days, my Facebook page has alerted me the “Jack Silbert recently added 40 friends. Do you know any […]
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