Cubicle Confidential

Let’s talk about money. 

In this episode, Mary Abbajay & Chris DeSantis discuss why talking about money is so taboo and they answer listeners’ questions about how to get paid. If you want your work to…

It’s hard out there for working parents--especially for working mothers. Mary Abbajay and Chris DeSantis tackle listeners' questions about balancing the duties of parenthood with career goals. 

• "Bundl…

In this special episode, Cubicle Confidential goes live to answer workplace questions from a bunch of lawyers! The Legal Counsel for Leadership Diversity invited Mary Abbajay & Chris De Santis to pro…

Boundaries, boundaries, boundaries! This week’s episode tackles tricky sensitive situations at work. What to do if…

• You are asked to be a sperm donor for a colleague…
• Your employee leaves you a pamphle…

Have you ever wanted to start your own business? Are you ready to be your own boss? Are you trying to decide whether to go it alone or have a business partner? And, really, is it a bad idea to go int…

Have you ever felt like you didn’t belong? Like you were an outsider looking in? In this episode, Mary and Chris answer questions from listeners who feel rejected or left out.  

A young woman in Milwa…

Welcome to Season Two!  In this episode, Chris and Mary tackle questions from listeners who want to improve their career prospects in the New Year. 

“Underutilized in Urbana” wants to know how to rega…

Chris and Mary challenge each other on their knowledge of workplace etiquette. Who will win?

They try to stump each other in areas such as declining requests, business meals, elevator etiquette, offic…

In this special episode of Cubicle Confidential Mary Abbajay and Chris De Santis were invited to answer viewers' questions live at the Non-Profit Symposium sponsored by the Greater Washington Society…

Den Mother in Denver wants to know how to survive a six-week, off-site team engagement without losing her mind. Spare Me in Saratoga is sick of attending office “hell-ebrations” like birthday and gen…

Have you ever been the subject of workplace gossip? When, if ever, is it okay to share inside information with colleagues? What if I have information that is too juicy to keep to myself?  In this epi…

Am I supposed to get my boss a gift? Should I say Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?  Should I bring my spouse to the party? Do I have to attend the office party? What if I got drunk at the last offi…

What is the real deal with generational differences at work? In this episode, Chris and Mary tackle the myths and realities of generational clash points. Listeners have questions about navigating a m…

In this week’s episode, Mary and Chris help out listeners who are grappling with how to succeed in the “new normal.” A hiring manager in Kansas City wonders how he can compete with bigger national fi…

Crafting a satisfying career can be confusing! In this episode, Mary & Chris advise listeners at different career phases. Down and Out feels like a failure. Empty Nest on a Quest is trying to re-ente…

Are you trying to climb up the corporate food chain? Trying to crack that promotion code? Or are you tired of being passed over for promotions? If so, then this episode is for you!

Mary and Chris answ…

In this episode, Mary and Chris answer questions about mentoring and provide seasoned advice on how to make the most of any mentoring relationship!

 An old white guy is intimidated by his younger, hip…

In this episode, Chris and Mary help listeners answer the perennial career dilemma: How do you know when it’s time to grit or time quit that job (or that boss)? 

Wanting it all in Winnipeg wants to kn…

Mary and Chris tackle questions on dealing with bad bosses. Conflicted on the Crew wants to know if and how he should intervene on a difficult boss. Recovering in Rhode Island needs advice in dealing…