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Last year the office party was held on the MLK weekend, meaning they expected everyone to stay home over the break in order to attend. (Artwork: Tess Emily Rodriguez)

Ask Erin: Am I Obligated To Go To My Office Party? 

Last year the office party was held on the MLK weekend, meaning they expected everyone to stay home over the break in order to attend.

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There are some people who are all for dating a co-worker; after all, we spend more time in the office than almost anywhere else.

I Dated My Co-Worker... And Now I Know Why You Shouldn't

There are some people who are all for dating a co-worker; after all, we spend more time in the office than almost anywhere else.

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After a one-night stand with my co-worker, how do I stay professional?

Ask Erin: How Do I Stay Professional After A One-Night Stand With A Co-Worker?

I had no expectations beyond what happened, a one-night stand with a co-worker. How do I manage having to stay in contact and keep things professional?

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The fact is I don’t have time. I’m overwhelmed, and I’m way behind on my work.

Nine-to-Five Work Culture Is Killing Our Will To Give A Damn

Work culture: What’s missing in the modern workweek equation?

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Should I tell my colleague I'm in love with him? (Illustration by Tess Emily Rodriguez)

Ask Erin: Should I Tell My Colleague I'm In Love With Him? 

Just over a year ago, a guy my age came to join my team. We instantly clicked and became great friends. Should I tell my colleague I'm in love with him?

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“Most of us don’t want that intimacy with our co-workers. We have to be with them 40 hours a week. We don’t want to hug them, too."

Please Don't Hug Me At Work 

Please don't hug me at work. Not from the front, side, and certainly not behind.

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#NotAllMen (You Too, Matt Lauer)

Dear #NotAllMen (You Too, Matt Lauer): Welcome To Being A Woman

This shouldn’t come as a surprise any longer, because it seems like every other dude entertainment industry is a creep, but now it’s Matt Lauer.

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This can go two ways. You stay at your job and stay miserable. You stay at your job but look for jobs. Which way works best? You guessed it.

5 Painfully Honest Things I Learned From Working In Toxic Offices

What do you do when your workplace is so toxic that it makes you sick? How do you take action then? What happens when you have nothing left to give?

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