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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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November 19, 2025

No. 229 – A senior executive wants to give me after-hours career advice. It’s giving me the ick

November 12, 2025

No. 228 – Management went to a five-star resort while we’re on a pay freeze. Should we suck it up?

November 5, 2025

No. 227 – I’ve been directed to use AI but now my manager says I’m being lazy. I’m so confused

October 29, 2025

NO. 226 – I’ve just learnt why I was inexplicably fired 40 years ago. I’m furious

October 22, 2025

No. 225 – I come into the office but my days are spent in Teams meetings. Why am I here?

October 15, 2025

No. 224 – The office bully is returning to work, and I have to help them. What do I do?

October 8, 2025

No. 223 – My colleagues are jealous of my financial success. How can I tell them to back off?

October 1, 2025

No. 222 – I’ve been mocked in a workplace chat group. How do I obtain an apology?

September 24, 2025

No. 221 – I’m so overwhelmed by other people’s work I can’t take leave. What can I do?

September 24, 2025

No. 220 – Our new boss has made everyone in the team cry. Is this bullying behaviour?

September 10, 2025

No. 219 – My CEO is bluffing their way through the job. What can I do?

September 3, 2025

No. 218 – Management wants me to step up but I’m a born introvert. How can I do this?

August 27, 2025

No. 217 – I was dismissed after one allegation and now no one will hire me. What should I do?

August 20, 2025

No. 216 – I loved my volunteer job but had to leave. Should I tell people the real reason?

August 13, 2025

No. 215 – I earn less than someone I manage. How is this fair?

August 6, 2025

No. 214 – My boss praises everyone but me and it’s affecting my confidence. Should I say something?

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