My family says I’ve always been a little morbid… so how do I find a career working with dead people? Our elder has some wide-ranging suggestions: have you considered cosmetology…
All I want to do is sleep
My current job makes me so stressed. Is it worth going back to my former company, even if it’s lower pay? Don’t think about it as losing dollars, says our…
I’m about to get fired…
… and I know it’s because I’m lazy. Hey, lots of us are lazy, says our elder. But you can develop a plan to cope with it. Dear EWC I’m…
My bachelor’s got me nowhere
I love what I do, but I’m struggling with debt. Should I make a career change? Don’t be scared, says our elder. Now is the time to build your resume,…
Should I report a homophobe?
A colleague makes homophobic remarks to me, but I’m scared of losing my job if I report her. This is 2019, not 1950, says our elder. You need to speak…
When will it drop on my head?
I don’t know what to do with my life! I keep hoping for a revelation but time is running out. Our elder has some suggestions for a letter writer who’s…
A party boy wants to grow up
I never studied at school because I was too busy partying. How can I get my career on track in my thirties? Kudos to you for wanting something better says…
Trapped in a toxic job
I hate my job! I’m treated like an outsider and my colleagues are no help. Our elder has some strategies for an IT worker looking for a way out. Dear…
First job blues
An A-student is finding it hard to adjust to working life. It’s a difficult transition, says our elder. You’ll be back to your old self soon. Dear EWC I was…
Uber or office job?
Am I crazy spending my nights giving rides to strangers just for a shot at a dream? A letter writer is torn between taking a job and juggling Uber with…