I got a law degree to please my parents, but now I can’t get motivated to find a job. You don’t have to be a lawyer, says our elder. Your…
Permission to delete Insta
I hate Instagram but I need it for work. Help! Our elder reassures a letter writer who finds it hard to cope with social media. Dear EWC I deleted Instagram…
Musical motivation
I have my heart set on being a composer — so why can’t I concentrate? You don’t need to be too specific at this stage, says our elder. Explore a…
Go home or stay in the air?
I’m in the Air Force but now I have the option to go home. The question is, do I want to? Have you made a pros and cons list, asks…
Should I travel Europe?
I just finished school and am trying to decide between studying and traveling in Europe or Australia. Given the current situation, I think you know what my advice is going…
Am I crazy to want to go?
I want to leave home and I can afford to, but my parents think I should stay put and save. Am I crazy? Not at all, says our elder. But…
Work newsletter woes
I contribute to a work newsletter and was disappointed to see that they edited out some of my latest column. Should I say anything? It’s all part of being a…
Fired for drinking at work
Oh, and the drunken texts to my co-worker. Our elder has some advice for a letter writer who knows he crossed a line. Dear EWC The other day I was…
But what if it’s hard?
I really enjoy volunteer work — but I’m scared a “real” job will be too demanding. Our elder reassures a letter writer after a bad experience. Dear EWC For the…
Help me up the ladder!
How can I become a better leader and manager? Our elder has some tried and tested tips for managing your team at work, as well as managing “up”. Dear EWC…