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Q: I just started a wonderful new job, but there’s just me and my boss in the office. He talks a lot about himself and I feel obliged to stop everything and listen. We don’t seem to get a lot of work done. Can you suggest anything to help? A.B., Moorabbin East, Vic

A: Maybe you didn’t read the job description properly when you applied for the position: it may have said something like, “This role will suit a keen listener who thrives in an intimate workplace and enjoys being constantly interrupted with stories about…

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