Forced Resignation

Q: My boss thinks I’m incompetent. But I’ve already improved my performance in a short period of time. I believe he’ll do everything to force me out of a job. It’s hard for me to look for another job because of my high pay package. What do...

A Fallen Manager

Q: I discovered that I was excluded in an important meeting of senior executives, wherein top management discussed strategic plans for next year. Prior to this, I enjoyed the privilege of being an active participant in past meetings of this kind. What shall I do?...

How Important is Getting an MBA?

Q: I work in a bank. Do you think getting an MBA degree will guarantee me a quick promotion? – The Admiral A: An MBA is important if you can apply what you’ve learned. That’s how to water the grass. I mean having an MBA is not a quick...

Separation Benefits

Q: My wife applied for a voluntary retrenchment program. Her separation took effect on April 1, the reckoning date for the computation of the package. It is also the time of month that the company awards merit increases, and is normally retroactive to January....

Telecommuting on the Job

Q: I’m trying to negotiate a telecommuting arrangement with my employers. How do I convince them? – Mandigo, Makati City A: A common refrain from some management skeptics who are aping the dinosaurs, and often repeated by armchair executives...