He’s been out of work for two years. Should he fake his experience? Obviously not, says our elder—and here’s a way to explain the hiatus. Dear EWC: I graduated 2…
Drinking on the job
For this business owner, it’s not the employees but the patrons! Is the customer always right? It depends, says our elder, who offers suggestions on how to handle this hazy…
Becoming a force for good
This student has eyes on a law enforcement career—but what’s the best path forward? Our elder applauds the admirable goal and offers suggestions on how to get there. Dear EWC:…
Do I have what it takes?
It’s easy to lose your motivation when challenged. Don’t give up, says our elder. You’ve got to conquer your fears to get out of that funk. Dear EWC: Hi, the…
The path to finding yourself
When work-life feels like it’s going nowhere, how do you get back on track? Our elder shares his own career journey to help lead the way. Dear EWC: I’m 19…
Back on the boss’s good side
Office politics can be tricky, cautions our elder. Here’s how to regain the trust of your manager. Dear EWC: What do you do when you’ve solved a problem and your…
To take the nanny job or not?
It’s my goal but is it the right move? Our elder cautions against rushing in when the conditions aren’t right. Dear EWC: I’ve been working in the same part-time retail…
Playing the field?
When it comes to planning for your career, our elder says that’s OK. Dear EWC: Since I was a freshman in high school, I have felt I needed to major…
Afraid to try—or to fail?
When your first impulse is to run, our elder says fear not. And finish those projects you started. Dear EWC: Well, I am a 20-year old guy in college. I…
What if I make the wrong choice?
Sometimes it’s hard to know if we’re on the right path. Our elder points out the intriguing possibilities of navigating the unknown. Dear EWC: For the past year and a…