Rachel, my close friend just got fired The writer worries that she might do something stupid when what she really needs to do is cool down and move on with her life   Rachel, I'm tired of working in media She's worked in media planning for 20 some years and she's come to realize she wants to change careers. But to do what?   Rachel, I have two young ones at home The writer wants to spend more time with her children. She wants to arrange flexible hours at her agency job. Rachel advises.   Rachel, you're wrong about condolences Readers write in to take our career columnist to task over her advice on what's appropriate when a co-worker loses a loved one   Rachel, should I put down a salary? The writer is out looking for a new position and wonders what to put down on the application where it asks for desired salary   Rachel, someone's mother died The writer would like to know what is appropriate. Should she send a card? Should the whole office send a group card?   Rachel, should I jump to media sales? The writer is considering a career switch from media planning but first wants some direction from our career columnist   Rachel, my boss takes all the credit The writer claims that she really runs the section and worries she'll be passed over for her boss's job when she moves on   Rachel, my boss is a dreadful snoop A junior media planner, the writer is stressed out by a supervisor who noses into her personal life. What should she do?   Rachel, you were too hard on Hurting A top recruiter offers his insights on bad performance reviews and how to handle them. Key is working toward the next one. << prev next >>