The Perks of Crying at Work

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Sheryl Sandberg cries at work. So do a lot of people—even men! Peggy Drexler breaks down the do’s and don’ts of getting weepy with your coworkers.

Published Mar. 21 2013 4:45AM EDT

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For weeks, work had been frustrating for Julie, a middle manager for a video-software business. The company was in a state of flux, and she felt uncertain about her job security.

Peggy Drexler

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The Perks of Crying at Work

Sheryl Sandberg cries at work. So do a lot of people—even men! Peggy Drexler breaks down the do’s and don’ts of getting weepy with your coworkers.

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Peggy Drexler