Work Advice: When you’re a buffer between coworkers and a prickly boss

Reader: I read your piece about the letter writer who’s a difficult co-worker’s only “friend.” I’m in a similar situation and would love some input.

A year and a half ago, I transferred from another department to a two-person team made up of me and my supervisor. She has been with the company over a decade and knows her job and the industry very well.