Profession on Shine

I'm the boss . . . for now

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Dear Cubicle Coach:While my supervisor has been on maternity leave, I've stepped up and become the leader of the department. There are no positions between mine and hers, and I know I'll be bored out of my mind when she returns. Is it reasonable to ask for a new title, or at least a raise?

How to leave your job on a good note

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Dear Cubicle Coach:

I've been with my current company for seven years but am now moving on. How do I leave on a good note for everyone?

Can I nap at work?

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<img alt="Getty Images" title="Getty Images" src="http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/shine/work/nap_at_work_56903066.jpg" align="left" width="250" height="217">Dear Cubicle Coach: Sometimes I like to take a snooze for 15 minutes during my lunch break, either at my desk or occasionally in the stairwell. Bad career move?

How to deal with the lurking coworker

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<img alt="Getty Images" title="Getty Images" src="http://a323.yahoofs.com/phugc/foAxRC0hJRBM/photos/0d444c872bf5567233d62a3f8aa1b1e9/ori_9a958dc8176a2b.jpg?ug_____D0T_6cRuk" align="left" width="300" height="311">Dear Cubicle Coach: I have this annoying colleague who simply won't leave my office. I've tried the usual tricks, like not making eye contact, glancing at my computer, not offering her a seat, or shuffling papers, but she doesn't get the hint. Other than calling security, what can I do?