Oops! I called my boss 'dude.' Career coaches weigh in on tricky workplace dilemmas
How to deal with burnout and ageism at work, and what to do when your boss treats you differently because of your political views.
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It can be hard to know how to act at work. I want to be my relaxed, authentic self — but sometimes that comes off as way too casual.
For example, I once called my boss "dude." She's not that much older than I am, so I slipped into a more laid-back attitude that should probably be reserved for peers. I instantly felt like I had
