Slate Advice Columns Address Merger‑Related Workplace Issues and Marital Intimacy Challenges

Slate’s advice column “Good Job” responded to a reader who, after a corporate merger, was reassigned to a new role with limited training and struggled with an uncooperative department. The column advised requesting a meeting with the supervisor, highlighting the lack of documentation, and seeking managerial support to improve cross‑department workflows.

In a separate “How to Do It” column, a reader sought guidance on maintaining sexual intimacy with a spouse who experiences joint pain, fatigue from caring for a toddler, and autism‑related flat affect. The advice emphasized acknowledging personal sadness, realistic expectations, and open communication while considering the spouse’s health constraints.