Here is an example of a question that is strictly related to the workplace -- the topic is essentially meta-programming.

http://programmers.stackexchange.com/questions/154565/where-does-a-technical-programmer-fit-in-and-what-does-the-title-mean

And here is another one:

http://programmers.stackexchange.com/questions/154822/does-it-work-when-a-developer-is-the-project-managers-boss

Notice both questions are extremely similar in topic, but the first question has been deemed off topic and closed while the second seems to be just fine.

I'm a little confused where the line (if any) is drawn. Can someone explain the difference between the two questions to me?

Here is an example of a question that is strictly related to the workplace -- the topic is essentially meta-programming.

https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com/questions/154565/where-does-a-technical-programmer-fit-in-and-what-does-the-title-mean

And here is another one:

Does it work when a developer is the project manager's boss?

Notice both questions are extremely similar in topic, but the first question has been deemed off topic and closed while the second seems to be just fine.

I'm a little confused where the line (if any) is drawn. Can someone explain the difference between the two questions to me?