I’ve been with my company for seven years, leading a small team in a role that’s been the same for a while. My boss knows I’m ready for more responsibility and a new challenge—we’ve discussed it ...

I struggled to juggle jobs and college classes, but I thought I had to if I wanted a great career. My boyfriend's mother saw how stressed I was and told me I should work to live, not live to work. Her ...

Let me guess: You're back at work after a stunning summer break, and the reality has hit harder than a Monday morning with no coffee. If you're feeling exhausted, frustrated and seriously questioning ...

It’s inevitable—sooner or later, you will have a bad day at work. Heck, you’ll have plenty of ‘em. Dealing with terrible things is a core part of life. However, no matter how tough you think you have ...

And now I’m dealing with the consequences. By Max Read Send questions about the office, money, careers and work-life balance to workfriend@nytimes.com. Include your name and location, or a request to ...