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The advice column for what you can't say at work.

Real questions from real people. The kind of stuff that isn't safe for LinkedIn and isn't easy to bring to your lead. Completely anonymous. Only available to OnlySwimFans members.

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Dear Swim Club

The advice column.

Real questions. Operator-grade answers. Completely anonymous.

“My Boss Is a Great Person But May Be In Over Her Head”

“My Boss Is a Great Person But May Be In Over Her Head”

A good person doesn't always make a good leader. Here's how to stay effective — and sane — when the person above you is figuring it out in real time.

April 3, 2026
“My lead is MIA. What should I do?”

“My lead is MIA. What should I do?”

No direction. No feedback. No presence. When your manager disappears, you have more options than you think.

March 1, 2026

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