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Every Wednesday since 2021, Kirstin has written a hugely popular column in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age answering curly questions from readers on work, leadership and careers.

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August 5, 2026

No. 261 – I’m a breastfeeding mum. How much should my workplace cater to me?

July 29, 2026

No. 260 – My holiday was ruined by a redundancy threat. I stayed, but I’m still mad

July 22, 2026

No. 259 – My bad date is threatening to go to my employer. How can I stop her?

July 15, 2026

No. 258 – I lied on my CV and got the job. Should I come clean to clear my conscience?

July 8, 2026

No. 257 – I cheated on my wife. Now she wants me to turn down a big promotion

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July 8, 2026

No. 256 – I’m a quiet achiever and sick of being passed over for promotions

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June 24, 2026

No. 255 – I gave my colleague a bad reference and got called out. Was I in the wrong?

Frustrated woman with glasses holding her head while looking at a computer, surrounded by chat bubbles.

June 17, 2026

No. 254 – Enough with the emojis! My office’s chat group is driving me mad

Distressed woman with red glasses and lipstick bound by chains and a padlock across her torso, against a green and blue background in a symbolic pose.

June 10, 2026

No. 253 – I’m desperate to be made redundant, but I’m a star employee. Help!

June 10, 2026

No. 252 – I had sex with a colleague on a work trip. Is it too late to fix my marriage?

May 27, 2026

No. 251 – Women at work are always slacking off at Pilates and nail appointments. I’m over it!

May 20, 2026

No. 247 – How to set salary expectations, even if you’ve already been interviewed

April 22, 2026

No. 246 – Everything’s gone south since our company was acquired. Now what?

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No. 261 – I’m a breastfeeding mum. How much should my workplace cater to me?

No. 260 – My holiday was ruined by a redundancy threat. I stayed, but I’m still mad

No. 259 – My bad date is threatening to go to my employer. How can I stop her?

No. 258 – I lied on my CV and got the job. Should I come clean to clear my conscience?

No. 257 – I cheated on my wife. Now she wants me to turn down a big promotion

No. 256 – I’m a quiet achiever and sick of being passed over for promotions

No. 255 – I gave my colleague a bad reference and got called out. Was I in the wrong?

No. 254 – Enough with the emojis! My office’s chat group is driving me mad

No. 253 – I’m desperate to be made redundant, but I’m a star employee. Help!

No. 252 – I had sex with a colleague on a work trip. Is it too late to fix my marriage?

No. 251 – Women at work are always slacking off at Pilates and nail appointments. I’m over it!

No. 250 – I’m being sabotaged by the colleague who was covering my role. Help!

No. 249 – Should I take a pay cut for a job that’s more aligned with my values?

No. 248 – My misogynistic colleagues hate me. And I’m about to be their boss

No. 247 – How to set salary expectations, even if you’ve already been interviewed

No. 246 – Everything’s gone south since our company was acquired. Now what?

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