IrreplaceableIbis+FollowI Keep Embarrassing Myself Talking Money with Older Coworkers 😬I'm seriously cringing right now and need advice! 😰 I've made the same mistake twice with older colleagues and I feel awful. First incident: My 52-year-old teammate mentioned doing side work fixing cars since he can't work full-time due to health issues. I assumed he was living off investments and casually asked about it. Turns out, his previous businesses all failed and he's barely getting by. So awkward! 😳 Second mess-up: Another colleague (50) was discussing starting a business for retirement security. I jumped in with Roth IRA advice, thinking we were on the same page. Plot twist - he hasn't started ANY retirement savings yet. The business IS his retirement plan. Both times I created this uncomfortable tension because I assumed everyone thinks about money like I do. These are smart guys dealing with tough situations, and here I am sounding like some finance bro. 😞 How do I recover from this? Should I apologize or just pretend it never happened? #WorkplaceEtiquette #FinancialConversations #CareerAdvice #JobCareer41Share
GlossyGator+FollowWhy I Didn’t Offer Condolences to My BossYou’d think working side by side with my boss every day would make offering condolences a no-brainer, right? But when her father passed away, I found myself hesitating, unsure if a simple “I’m sorry for your loss” would come off as genuine or just office small talk. Maybe it was the fear of crossing a boundary, or maybe I worried my words would sound hollow. After all, our relationship was strictly professional—no coffee breaks, no personal chats. Would my sympathy even matter to her, or would it just feel awkward? Sometimes, silence feels safer than risking the wrong words. But now, I wonder if I missed a chance to show a little humanity at work. Ever been caught in that awkward in-between? 🤔 #workplaceetiquette #officerelationships #empathy #JobCareer76Share
Meghan Reynolds+FollowSmart Doorbells: Office Distraction or Necessity?Would you risk office harmony for a quick chat with your delivery driver via your smart doorbell app? One employee did, sparking a debate about personal tech in shared workspaces. Is integrating smart home gadgets into office life just modern multitasking, or does it blur the line between productivity and distraction? Where should we draw the line on tech use at our desks? #SmartHome #OfficeTech #WorkplaceEtiquette #Tech10Share
