Rachel, help, we're being left in the dark People are being told their jobs are being eliminated in a restructuring and that they may or may not get rehired. Rachel advises.   Rachel, the whining is driving me nuts The writer, a media supervisor, complains that she's surrounded by 24-year-olds who won't stop crabbing. What should she do?   Rachel, we're over giving gifts at work They write asking for other ways to celebrate the holidays, signing themselves the Media Crew. Rachel's advice: Help the needy.   Rachel, swine flu's got me all worried The writer, a media planner, works around people with sick kids at home. She wants to know how to avoid getting the bug.   Rachel, I've got these two media queens The writer says the women had a serious falling out and quit speaking, which has made it hard for everyone in the department   Rachel, please, a few uplifting words The writer says everyone at her agency has sour faces because of the recession. What can she and her friends do to lift spirits?   Rachel, what's good severance pay? The writer has a media friend who just lost her job, and she wants to know what she can expect in the form of compensation   Rachel, help me, I've just lost my job The writer has spent the last decade at his agency, and it's the only job he's ever had. He knows zip about how to find work.   Rachel, on considering a new career An experienced recruiter offers tips on making the jump from your present job to a new line of work and where to find help   Rachel, my boss wants to friend me The writer, an admitted Facebook addict, is in a bind after receiving a friend request from her supervisor. Should she do it? next >>