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UAE Moments
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
♌ Leo Daily Horoscope for August 5, 2025
You're radiating main-character energy today, Leo — but remember, even the sun takes breaks behind the clouds. Today brings a golden spotlight to your sense of identity and purpose. You're feeling extra expressive, bold, and ready to roar your truth. But before you go all-in, pause to make sure your energy is being used where it actually counts — not just where it looks good. Career & Ambitions: You're magnetic in meetings, persuasive in pitches, and likely to get attention from higher-ups. But don't confuse flash with follow-through. Make sure your ideas are backed by substance before you ask for the mic. If you've been waiting to make a bold career move, today's a decent day to test the waters — just avoid impulsiveness. Love & Relationships: Drama alert! You're craving affection and attention, but make sure you're not setting up a stage for unnecessary conflict. In relationships, a little vulnerability goes a long way. Single Leos might attract a crush today — just keep it genuine, not performative. Body & Wellness: Your energy is high but can burn out fast if you're constantly 'on.' Hydrate, eat foods that fuel your fire (think citrus and lean protein), and avoid overexertion. A quick power nap could do wonders for your stamina. Mental Health Check: Your inner critic might get loud if you feel unseen — remind yourself that worth isn't tied to applause. Practice some low-key mindfulness (like a walk without your phone) to reconnect with yourself beyond the spotlight.
New York Times
26-07-2025
- General
- New York Times
Can My Boss Bring His ‘Situationship' to Hang Out All Day at the Office?
The Office Pet My boss, whom I love as a dear friend, has taken to bringing his 'situationship' (a.k.a. not his partner or boyfriend) into the office to 'work.' (This man is not an employee of the company.) Sometimes it is two full days a week, and the 'sitch' will often sit at my desk, where private documents kept or sensitive phone calls with sources are taking place. (We work with highly sensitive information on a global scale.) Here's a typical day: He'll be signed in around 9 a.m., work unsupervised, or sometimes wander about. He'll take calls and enjoy the meager company snacks. He'll keep clothes and shoes at vacant desks. Sometimes I'll get word he is in the office and will turn around and go home. My boss has a high position in the company and is beloved. His boss sits on another floor and has an immensely stressful job. People who sit near my boss are fed up with this annoying — at best — behavior. At worst, it is a gross abuse of power. But they are afraid to report. I privately reported to two higher-ups (not his boss), and nothing was done. I don't want him to get in trouble, but this has gone on for over six months and it is affecting my sanity! — Anonymous I'm not sure there's a way to save your sanity without getting your boss 'in trouble,' or, at the very least, creating a certain amount of tension. Though I understand that he is a 'dear friend,' the situation is causing you so much consternation that you've already taken steps to privately report him. This suggests to me that the situation is unsustainable. What you don't say in your letter is why you haven't said anything to your boss directly. Why not try this tactic? I'm curious whether your objections are moral, personal, ethical or all of the above. Is it the mere presence of the situationship in your work space that you take issue with? Is it a personality issue with the individual himself? The answers to these questions should help you determine what steps to take next, or how to communicate your displeasure. For example, personal objections, however real, are not worth bringing into the discussion with your boss. But your concerns about privacy and personal work space are, and should be communicated. Rather than suggesting your boss's indiscretions are creating discomfort, you should approach him with your concerns about confidentiality and the inappropriateness of your desk space being taken over by another person. This will depersonalize the issue, I think, and make your boss less likely to get defensive. And if you haven't already — it's unclear to whom you've reported your concerns — go to H.R. Unless of course, H.R. is also so under your boss's spell that it is reluctant to approach him directly. In which case, my advice remains the same: Speak to your boss himself. It may not make a difference, but at the very least, you can say you tried. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
