My grandma says I have to work all summer but I just hate my job. Can I quit? I can see both sides, says our elder. The key is to…
Bitchy couple colleagues
I’m doing an internship with three other friends, but two of them are bad-mouthing the other one. Should I say something? The less said the better, thinks our elder. Dear…
Too scared to take a chance
I get a lot of job offers but I’m afraid of having a panic attack. Help! Our elder has some words of encouragement for a student hoping to be a…
I lied to get my job
A letter writer never had any intention of sticking around in his job after the summer — so what should he tell his employer when he goes to college? Cut…
‘First job’ anxiety
I’ve just landed my dream job… but how can I stop the ‘what-ifs’ and the dread? You are not alone, says our elder. Think positive! Dear EWC Hi! I’m hoping…
The Marines or my cat?
A letter writer wants to join the Marines — but his cat is seriously ill. Is it wrong to put your life on hold for a cat? There’s no rush,…
No job, I feel like a moron
A young letter writer is struggling to land their first job. It sounds like you’re doing everything right, says our elder — it just takes time and luck. Dear EWC…
How can I get rich?
A letter writer wonders if he should give up on his dreams to follow the money. There’s more to life than money, warns our elder. Dear EWC Hi, I’m 16….
Summer: work or push-ups?
I just enlisted in the Marines. Should I spend the summer working or training? Have fun, says our elder. You’ll be glad you prepared for boot camp! Dear EWC Hello,…
Am I a failure?
Community college or trade school? They’re both good options, says our elder. And, no, you are absolutely not a failure. Dear EWC I live in low-income housing with my mother…