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SavvySugar Ask Savvy: How Should I Critique My Co-Worker? Nov 13, 2009 6:00 AM Dear Savvy, Today, my manager called me asking me to write up a report about a fellow co-worker. I had mentioned that she was having some difficulties adjusting to the workplace, that she was rude to us, and where she was getting better but that she still often isn't on task. I told her that I would, but I just sat down to write it and have no idea what to say, how to say it, etc. Any suggestions? Savvy says : Your manager is essentially asking you to put your spoken criticism in writing. See my thoughts on this situation when you . Your manager is taking your co-worker concerns seriously which means they need to be added to her employee file. It's not a test for you; it's simply your manager's job to make sure that all complaints are recorded appropriately, and it's more legitimate to have the report coming from the person that has witnessed reportable behavior. You obviously had enough to say about the situation when you originally presented the complaints, so just expand on what you've already told the manager. You say that she's having difficulties adjusting to the workplace, so you should state that along with a deeper explanation of why you feel that way. Each judgment should be paired with a real-office observation to illustrate what's going on with your co-worker — this will keep your report sounding professional. You don't need to go off on tangents about the co-worker, just write enough to get your point across. Also keep in mind that you don't have to include every little imperfection you've seen in the individual. It's better to focus on the big things (like the fact that she's often off-task) rather than her habit of taking an extra five minutes at lunch (or something equally minimal). Have a question for me? Ask away by posting your questions in my Ask Savvy group and I may answer it on the site!
SavvySugar Ask Savvy: Should I Buy a New Car? Nov 11, 2009 12:00 PM Dear Savvy, I recently got a letter in the mail from a local car dealership requesting that I trade in my 2001 VW Passat, saying that they are getting lots of requests and stating the blue book value for my car. I wouldn't mind buying a new car, but promised myself I would drive my car until it is unrepairable or I graduate from college, whichever comes first. I still have two more years to go, but if this offer is legitimate, I don't want to let the opportunity go. Any advice? Savvy says : The car dealership is reaching out to people who aren't in the market for a new car and convincing them to consider busting an auto move. That's a pretty successful campaign on its part, but are your best interests at hand? Find out what I think when you . You have a car that isn't causing you headaches and you're still in school, which makes me assume that you're probably better off without the additional expense of an updated vehicle. While trading in your car would reduce the cost of the newer one, I'd put money on you walking out of the dealership with more bills to pay than when you walked in. Car dealerships are fantastic at making us think the deals they're advertising right now are once-in-a-lifetime bargains that won't be seen again. They want you to worry that you'll regret not jumping on their current offerings so that you buy now instead of later, and as you put it, you don't want to "let the opportunity go." Bottom line, a deal isn't a deal unless you're shopping for something in the first place and can afford the terms. And that lost opportunity? Think about the money you'll save by keeping your current ride for the next couple years, and don't be surprised when there are deals to be had when you're in the market for something different. Have a question for me? Ask away by posting your questions in my Ask Savvy group and I may answer it on the site!
mo p pdf resume Nov 4, 2009 12:18 PM Dear Savvy- I'm job searching, and I recently read your post on submitting a resume as a Word document or as a PDF.  I liked the reasons for submitting a PDF resume, and I just got asked to do so by a company.  My question is, how do you turn a Word doc resume into a PDF? Thanks!
fishbulb Weird Interview Oct 29, 2009 3:38 PM I applied for a receptionist job at a plastic surgeon's job (i have experience in this field). Yesterday, I was called back and interviewed on the phone for about 15-20 mins by the office manager. She asked if I'd come into to be interviewed by the doctor. I came in this morning for my interview. I met and spoke with the doctor for a while and he called the office manager and other receptionist to come and speak to me. It seemed to be going well, but the doctor came in and asked to speak to the o.m. I could hear them in the hallway saying something about "she's here early". They came back in and said, "I'm sorry, but I have to cut this interview short. We'll get back to you (or we'll be in touch, i can't remember verbatim)." So, I went and got my coat from the closet. As I was walking out, The doctor and office manager were greeting what seemed to be an important patient, judging from her chanel jacket. The receptionist was rushing coffee over to her.  Now, I'm confused. The interview seemed to be going well and I'd understand if something came up, but it seemed very odd and like I was  being shuttled out so abruptly. I'm not sure if it was just the circumstances or if I was being given the brush off. If it was a brush off, it was a very unprofessional way to go about it. I'm disappointed because I felt a good vibe coming in and they were initially very nice.  I just wrote and sent out a thank you note, I guess it's all I can do. Any insight into the situation?
taylor350 New Car? Oct 28, 2009 1:20 PM I recently got a letter in the mail from a local car dealership requesting that I trade-in my 2001 VW Passat, saying that they are getting lots of requests, and stating the blue book value for my car. I wouldn't mind buying a new car, but promised myself I would drive my car until it is unrepairable, or graduate from college, whichever comes first. I still have 2 more years to go, but if this offer is legitimate, I don't want to let the opportunity go. Any advice?

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