Most companies don’t realize that bullying by managers results in employee turnover and stress-related health problems. Instead, they reward bullies because they’re tough managers. What can I do?

Keep a track record of events and file a formal complaint. But if top management doesn’t care, the bullying will continue and there’s little you can do about it – except to find another job.

I filled out an application that included a line for your date of birth. It was marked optional and I left it blank. I also was asked my Social Security number and information about my driver’s license, which in my state includes my year of birth. These questions were asked by a national company that falls under anti-discrimination laws. How can I not reveal my age and still give enough information to be considered a serious candidate?

Give as little personal data as possible. Driver’s license information isn’t necessary if you don’t have to drive for the job. It’s just a sneaky way to find out your age. Social Security numbers should not be given out without knowing exactly why they are requested.

I met someone who went to college with my boss and remembers with a great deal of glee and details how wild he was. Shall I mention to my boss that I met him?

No.

I work for a small manufacturing company in the suburbs and was told I need to learn Spanish. Can I get fired for not following this request?

If you don’t have all of the requirements or skills needed for the job, you probably can be dismissed. It might be a good idea to learn Spanish. Pronto!

Carol Kleiman is the author of “Winning the Job Game: The New Rules for Finding and Keeping the Job You Want” (Wiley, $16.95).