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Co-worker hit my parked car at work, won't respond to my emails Almost two months ago a co-worker of mine was leaving work for the day and backed into the side of my parked car. She realized her error and left a note with her name and number (I work for a large company and have never met her before). I contacted her a...	Always get the insurance info, and always file a claim.
How not to come over as an hypochondriac I'm still within my first month at a new job. I have been under medical treatment for a while (months, years) now which require periodic appointments. In general I am able to perform my duties as expected. As far as I can ascertain, I would not qualify under a disabled category ...	Have your doctor write a recommendation that clearly states your accommodations required. Try to be specific about identifying what your needs are. Focus on how it affects your work , not on the medical details themselves. If you show that you're doing what you can and are a team player, it's likely in my experience th...
How to estimate the value of a startup equity when negotiating a contract The startup offer, as listed on the website, suggests a fork of values for both salary and equity. Let's say, for the sake of clarity, the values are 90k-130k$ and 0.25-2% equity. I need to negotiate my contract and I would like to include some...	A good startup will have a business plan, a valuation strategy, some key milestones and some credible plan for equity.
Is being asked for references a sign that they are willing to hire you unless something bad comes up? After two coding projects and having an Skype interview with a startup's team, nowI have been asked to give 3 references from my previous employments. In most of the recruiting processes, is this just another piece of...	If you weren't still in the running for the position, most companies wouldn't bother asking. The references probably mean that you got positive feedback from the three rounds so far.
I work in CoWorking Space and my neighbors keep staring at my screen what can I do? I work in a Co-working space and people keep staring at my screen asking all sorts of questions. One even changed his business and started copying me. I was really really angry. I changed over to a new desk but another started stari...	There are products available that will limit the angles that your screen can be observed, but they only work if you always have access to the same work space and the same screen. Another tactic is one I've used for selfish people on forums or cheaters in tests - I give an answer that's purposefully wrong, but only ever...
How to deal with illegal discrimination as part of a decision-making group I've been assigned to run interviews for a position. The position has specific requirements and some preferentially desired candidate traits. I am supposed to evaluate candidates (often with some other members of the group sitting in, but I am...	Work with your company first, to see if they have an attorney you can consult who specializes in these cases. Take ownership of the process you've volunteered to run.
What to do when two weeks notice period overlaps with parental leave? Starting the beginning of next month I will be taking two weeks off from work as paid parental leave. I now have reason to believe I will be receiving a job offer within the next few days here, with the likely start date being the exact day I am sche...	Your future employer will appreciate seeing you take responsibility for ensuring as smooth a transition as possible. If you aren't OK with giving zero notice, then ask for a delay.
Should I Put a sign up over the Microwave asking people to clean up after themselves? I work in a 'business casual' office in IT where the microwave is not cleaned by the cleaning staff and the adults do not clean up after themselves. I cleaned the microwave thoroughly after finding a hair in it and it being caked with...	Those that tend to clean up after themselves will do so. I might even ask that you have management put up any signs.
Using GitHub correctly to show skills to employers/recruiters A lot of jobs I have been applying to have a section in the form specifically for a link to your Github account. I think this is a good idea, do some coding, put it on Github, so prospective employers can see. The trouble is, sometimes I find what I'm coding...	Try to start a community for your project. Many people can't put their best code on GitHub because the code is owned by their employer or their customer.
How to encourage a friend to leave a toxic job? One of my close friends is currently working for a company which has a toxic work environment, a place where no one should have to work. He has been at this company for just over 7 years, he is a very capable and smart guy who has worked his way up the company from bott...	Rather than convincing your friend to quit, you may simply wish to convince him to ask for a raise and spend less time at work, or to leverage his leadership position and delegate some of his work to the rest of the company. To make a drastic change in their life, they have to want to do it too.
How do i finish a project,if it keeps changing? We work on a agile based methodology. As the requirements get refined in every iteration, I try to push myself 100% to finish off the tasks I have been allotted. But somehow I never finish because the requirements keep changing, so again I have to rework on them. It gets...	You should have a definition of done that is easy to check. You should have a backlog or requirements (often in the format of user stories).
Employer responsibility in a potentially (key) violent stalking situation? Straight to the Point : What level of responsibility does an employer in the U.S. (New York State) have if an employee (full-time) alerts them to someone potentially stalking them and who might act out in violence of some sort? Is it basically a...	I don't see much that your employer could actually do about a potential assault. I do know from experience that the police tend to pay more attention if there is an existing order in place.
How to tell previous department I can't work on their tasks for them? I am an intern at a multinational company(nameless for obvious reasons), it's a nationally mandated internship so quitting is kinda difficult.Anyways I was working in a department that was focused on managing distributors primarily through a database...	Whenever they ask you to do work that wasn't assigned to you by your boss, say I'll be happy to help you with that, but you'll need to clear it with my boss first. If you don't want to explicitly state that you no longer perform these tasks in order to save face or stick to cultural norms, when asked to do a task or if...
Notice of Resignation in Email Signature I have given notice at my current company and have admittedly done a poor job of organizing all of my contacts, so sending out an email to all of them would be tedious to say the least. Everyone internally knows of my departure, it is the people outside of my organization that I...	If you don't email somebody, they're not going to see your email signature.
Is it worth dealing with a bad recruiter if the target job seems good? I was recently contacted by an external recruiter on LinkedIn for a job that would be a two-hour commute with some flexibility in telecommuting. I spoke with the recruiter on the phone a few times, and she wasn't able to give me details about the jo...	Once you accept the job (if you go for it), your interaction with them should be minimal. Do not feel guilty about needing to get your questions answered ... or you may find yourself in deep regret later!!!
Is it overkill to make a GitHub to show basic coding skills? I'm not applying for jobs where programming is the primary function, but some of these jobs have listed certain programming languages as preferred skills. I am familiar with the basics of these languages, but I'm wondering if it would be wise to make a GitHub...	I would think that basic coding skills would be expected if the job has a coding aspect to it.
Boss calls personal phone about non-critical things after hours; how to respond? I've seen a few similar questions asked, but they don't seem to address my particular situation: My boss occasionally calls my personal phone (mobile) after work hours on Fridays, usually between 5:30 and 7:30pm. This means that I'm eithe...	If the boss asks you why you didn't reply on Friday, just day you had already finished for that day, and the issue was not business critical.
How to respond when supervisor angry that we didn't send the email to him? I had a question in regards to paying compensation to a customer. However, I emailed a group of colleagues (who had lots of expertise in the area) instead of a supervisor. He then blatantly asked why we didn't email him, and instead emailed th...	In this particular case, you can tell him "I emailed X because X has a lot of experience with this kind of situation, and I didn't want to bother you". But you should be able to take the heat out of the situation (next time) by walking and talking.
Employees wanting salary increases from survey A recent survey was done for our entire company on employee satisfaction and engagement. My organization scored pretty low (about 30th percentile for the firm). The biggest complaint was that salaries are too low. Unfortunately, it has been made clear that our organizati...	Ask the company what is the next step, and then ask to be part of the team working on that step.
Constantly repeating myself to coworkers about processes I've been at my job for a few years and over the past six months have sort of become my office's main go-to for database needs and improving internal processes. It's very much dependent on what projects need within our office (so if there's nothing of that sort t...	In general, provide the information in a written format - even if it is a powerpoint, as you can always reference it later. It's not a process to start alone, so I highly recommend getting a manager involved!
Medical Concerns and job search Currently I am between careers after leaving a teaching position. During this time, a prior issue with one of my knees has become more clearly diagnosed by an orthopedist, and it is clear that knee replacement is imminent. How do I approach the job search at this point if I need to wor...	If you are able, I would put off the job search until after your knee replacement is done.
How can I tell a company that their low salary range is too low? In an initial interview, I told the company, which is a non-profit, that their salary range was OK. Non-profits typically offer lower salaries than for-profit, so this is not unusual. But trying to negotiate for a higher salary simply wouldn't be possible...	Waiting for an offer and asking for significantly more money might be a negotiating strategy but it might also piss them off royally, and chances are they don't have the ability to offer much more. You will have to tell them the truth sooner or later, and unless you think they're simply trying to get away with giving y...
Recruitment Agency wants a copy of my passport- Should I provide it? I live in the UK, work in the IT industry, and I quite often get contacted by recruitment agencies asking me if I'd be interested in roles that they are recruiting for, etc. I am currently looking for work, and recently had an interview with a small ...	I would be reluctant to hand over any identification to a recruiter or agency with no job offer or prospect on the table, In my opinion my employer would be allowed to get a copy of my passport once we're far along enough in the recruitment process.
Recommending a current co-worker My co-worker has a visa situation - if he does not get the Visa this time around, he is going to have to leave the country and either work out of my company's India office, or look for another job. Given the uncertainty surrounding his employment position, he has pro-actively started th...	These days it doesn't really matter and it doesn't imply anything at all (beyond that you're recommending him) when you give a recommendation while they're still associated with you.
What to say to seniors, being Lvl2? I was hired in this new company 3 weeks ago and by this time, I could notice how people work here, that they don't like to do things in the right way (obviously not everyone), they don't like to listen to opinions, with their ego up there. I'm the type of person that likes to do thin...	Over time, you may learn that you can often make changes in a company slowly and that it is sometimes worth the wait. What you need to do is keep quiet and learn how they do things
Interviewing your ex-mentor/colleague who has a bad attitude I recently joined a multinational company which is setting up a branch in my country in Asia. So I am one of the pioneer batch of people. We are going to expand and hire people. I am helping my boss to interview candidates by doing the pre-interview tests and...	Say roughly what you've already said in the question, i.e. that you've worked with the candidate in the past, that you feel that they're technically competent but that you have some concerns about how they'll fit into the organization given your past experience working with them. It's fine to say what you've seen as lo...
How to find the gender of my interviewer? I am being interviewed for a new role in a new company via a recruiter. The recruiter informed me that I will be interviewed by the CTO named Alex. Now Alex does not have a profile picture on his(hers?) LinkedIn and there is no gender pronoun on the emails exchanged. How can I...	Avoid any terms that carry gender markers. If you want to email Alex, either just start right in to the body of the email without a salutation, or use "Dear Alex" or "Good morning". I agree with "Ask the recruiter.".
How to protect against a scam? I need of money (due to lack of employment and necessities) and wouldn’t normally consider this. A trusted friend has told me he has a business connection who needs legal documents delivered to another country. They say it’s so important they don’t trust a company, like Purolator or FedEx...	Best to not do anything without fully knowing what you are actually getting involved with.
Is it appropriate to resign specifying an extended effective date of resignation? Resigning on a cordial note due to pursuing higher studies, I'd like to resign in the middle of the month, and the notice period is two months. Manager says it may take a month or two for me to complete any existing work before I leave an...	When you decide to resign, you can pick any leaving date you like, as long as it isn't earlier than the end of your notice period.
Should I help my former employer advertise my old job? A few months ago, I left a small software development company for another (based in the UK). I was leaving for better career development and exposure to new technology that the first company simply could not provide. Nevertheless, with my colleagues and managers, w...	It would be inappropriate if your last boss was asking you to meet with potential recruits to sway them into joining your previous company or asked you to write a better description of your past job. I've often stayed in contact with good former managers and helped them in many ways similar to what you are suggesting.
How to keep a scrum "stand-up" meetings in a non-agile environment beneficial? I work with a relatively small (6 people) Software Configuration Management team in what would be considered a more traditional or "non-agile" environment; however, within the past year our CM lead has instituted the practice of holding a da...	If you can point out that moving certain activities to a separate meeting, will benefit those not involved, you may get them to table some discussions for another time. It's a planning meeting - by the end of the standup, the team should all know what they are doing today, and if there is anything they need to buddy up...
Interview lunch with food sensitivities I have an upcoming multi-hour interview which includes one hour with a lunch (not a break, a continuation of the interview). I'm being asked to select a box lunch order ahead of time. Given that I have severe food sensitivities, the options available from the particular catering ...	Make sure you eat sufficiently before the interview, so that whatever happens with lunch, you aren't overly hungry.
Handling errors in a prospective non-native-speaker interviewee's CV? Background Info I'm currently working through applications for an internship position and have received a lot of CVs from people whose native language isn't English. This causes a few odd mistakes to appear, some worse than others. Now, these peopl...	Correcting their resume may send the wrong signal - that you are offering your help in their interviewing or even in their attempts to get hired. Correcting errors that occur due to poor English knowledge is going to have limited value for the person you correct, unles by chance
Can a company dismiss you to pay less notice period? (UK) Imagine working at a company that handles sensitive data such that when people are dismissed or resign, they are immediately sent home on gardening leave. If your contract states you can be dismissed at any time with 1 months notice, but if you resign you have ...	First, in almost all employment contracts the notice period is the same on both sides.
Exit interview - multiple choice very superficial We already have some questions which answer how to turn down an exit interview (you don't) and how to say nothing at an exit interview I got a multiple choice to fill out - different topics to rate from 1(very bad) to 4(very good). While it's obvious that I shouldn...	Your company appears to have treated you poorly and, for that alone, you don't really owe them anything other than not causing problems on your way out the door.
How to explain this short stint in an interview I was working for XY. In month 4, the egomaniac CTO called his nearly 40 employees to the meeting room just to humiliate me. He made me connect my laptop to the projector to revert a change he perceived as disobedient while the others watched. I quit on the spot. He was f...	Don't Depending on your age its still normal to switch jobs often, if you explain that you're still trying to find something to stay and a place where you love the job and the company loves you
Overheard coworker talking about me I currently work in a junior position for a big corporation. I recently overheard someone in a senior role making fun of me to other senior people and it has upset me to the point of wanting to leave. The comments made were about me personally and nothing related to my work. I was ...	Talk to your supervisor about it but first makes sure that you're the target of their mockery. If you think you could get fired in retaliation, you may want to be careful.
How do I get programmers to follow contribution rules and coding style? I'm currently a project lead and I've lead projects in the past. I've never had a great response from my fellow programmers when I try to institute project consistency in and out of code. It always becomes an argument about specifics or that I'm be...	Strive for a simple coding standard that is easy for anyone to memorize after reading it. Give the team engineers an opportunity to contribute or help define the style guideline document. Publish it formally to some place (Wiki, OneNote, Git repo, website, etc...) where everyone on your team has access to. My suggestio...
Why is HR asking for proof of motivation for suicide? Due to a number of deeply distressing events and generally low quality of life (unrelated to job), I recently attempted to commit suicide during work hours, in my workplace. If you're curious about how, I impulsively attempted to OD on an anti-depressant two hours ...	Proof that you have made appointments to seek psychiatric help. The reason the company (HR) is demanding these things is because they're trying to cover their ass and ensure they don't get sued by you or, were you try to commit suicide again and succeed, by your heirs.
Looking for a position in specific countries for private reasons - how far should I go in explaining? I am currently a foreign student (master degree) in Japan. I’ve already had 3-4 meetings and interviews with a major company. They need someone for a job related to international relations that would imply lots of trip...	They would likely weigh your motivation to work in a foreign country if you highlight the fact that, for personal matters, you'll be able to set up a lifestyle where you feel more comfortable and that this changes will be reflected in your work in a positive way.
How to list greencard status on a resume? I am applying for a job in a US company. I have a green card and already live in town. The company I am applying to has difficulty finding talent in the USA, so they often hire people from overseas on H1-B visas. Almost all of the recent new hires come from abroad. So, I am co...	I add it in the section with my basic personal stats so it's front and center in my application.
Can I bring food to share only with the people in my team/around me? I work in an open plan office space, where we sit in teams, placed in table island of about 8 tables per island. My hobby is baking and I often have leftovers that I would like to bring with me to work because it's better they get eaten than thrown a...	In many shops, the norm is to place the food in a common area such as a kitchen, and let people help themselves. In some workplace cultures not sharing with everyone would be considered rude.
How can I deal with a conflict between my two senior techs that is affecting the entire team? I manage a small webcast production team of volunteers. On a purely technical level, I would rank them in the top 10% of teams in our niche. Because we are small and volunteer, everyone has been trained to at least basic prof...	In short, being a team player means putting aside your ego and doing what the team needs for you to do even if that means getting along with someone you don't like. Creating Tasks such that they truly have their independence as much as possible would be the key part which you would have to take care. I think you will h...
Presented with potentially unacceptable policy after being hired I was hired by a large financial institution. On day one I was informed that I have to conform to organization's investment policy, which puts a number of restrictions on how I can manage my private investments. Some of those restrictions carry a real mat...	Don't try to play fast and loose with the rules hoping you won't get caught, just cut your losses.
How to deal with a coworker writing condescending emails? I have a coworker that I have to correspond with once or twice a week for a particular task. In person, they are relatively normal and cheerful, both in and out of a professional context, and we get along fine. The problem is that this person's emails are short...	Maybe bring some of the really bad responses he has given you over the period, and tell them you can't work with this behavior.
I couldn't go into work due to anxiety, thinking of quitting after 2 weeks I started a new job 2 weeks ago in a recruitment company, I took less money and more hours with the hope of getting more progression and commission over time. However, since the day I stared I've been overwhelmed. Every day that I'm at work I fe...	Again, in another situation I would have told you "talk about it with your boss and try to figure out how to improve your job", but the fact that you told him everything about how you feel and his reaction was "take 2 days off and think about it" makes me think the situation is not going to improve at your current comp...
How to increase the chance of being hired in a foreign country? I am a 23 years old software engineer from Hong Kong trying to relocate to Berlin/Munich, Germany. I have roughly 3 years of experience in programming and a diploma from a community college. I have a basic understanding of German and planning to study th...	So applying for entry level will help, but make sure you the position fits you. If you speak better German, more companies (that use German as their primary language) will want to hire you. So, yes, try the entry levels, and mention that you have 3 levels of experience. You may try to first apply to jobs that require E...
University renamed degree after I graduated I received a relatively unorthodox degree from an art school. At the time I attended and graduated (which means that is what my diploma states) the program (and degree) was a Bachelor of Science in Visualizations. This name was consistently confusing to nearly everyone (and ...	Use the degree name that will cause the least confusion and that is most likely to help you advance to the interview.
Former coworker has uploaded proprietary source code to GitHub - what to do? I work as a software engineer. Few years ago I was part of software development team, where I wrote code for a back-office system at a bank. Recently I discovered on GitHub, that one of my coworkers at the time, uploaded parts of code I had w...	Don't do anything.
Saying "bye" to the boss when leaving office I'm 22 years old and I got my first job a couple months ago, the workplace is very informal, even with bosses, we have coffee breaks together, we discuss and joke about things that come up at the time, but sometimes I find myself in an awkward situation. When we leave the o...	If it is just a casual 'hi' that doesn't require a response, I wouldn't worry about it.
How to address your father working at the same place respectfully? I work at a large corporation that my father also happens to be employed at as well. I was not given this job as a form of nepotism, and have since advanced in rank and role above my peers outside of his shadow. We work in the same department of 10k+ ...	He is another coworker and should be treated as such. I've worked in office environments with parent/child colleagues, and face to face, they were always referred to as mum/dad, and informally to colleagues familiar with the relationship as 'my mum' 'my dad', but in more formal correspondence as 'Fred Bloggs/Mrs Smith'...
Recruiter sends assignment before meeting I'm a young software developer, with two years working experience and seeking (without urge) for a new job. I applied for a job to a company in my area. I was contacted after few hours by a recruiter, asking me to complete a code assignment. The assignment is not completely cl...	Tell the recruiter you would like to get to know more about the company before you commit your time on this assignment.
How can I deal with not being "allowed" to finish projects by management? I work in a the Marketing Department in a role that essentially bridges the gap between IT and Marketing, if there is anything technical, it basically falls to me to be the one to implement it, this includes reporting, marketing automation, other...	What might help you (and what might be missing, given the described attitude of your manager) is a clear version management. You need to suck it up regardless since all of us are every now andthen called to handle some tasks that we are not particularlyinterested in but we have to as part of our job.
Resigned from organisation. Don't want to work during the notice period. Is this ethical? I have resigned from an organisation, and am currently in the notice period. I don't have any interest in working during the notice period. Is this ethical? I have already quit the job and have to stay here 1 more month, so is it...	However...you should have some vacation time saved up from your time working for the company - so with permission from your manager, you could 'leave' early - just make sure you run this by your manager first, for the above reasons, and because doing otherwise would definitely be unethical. There is a difference betwee...
What are the risks of staying in company with very bad PR? I work at one of local branches of large (over 2000 employees, branches in all major cities in country) IT company in East-central Europe. Branches are autonomous to certain degree, but all maintain one brand. Marketing, public relations, employer branding etc....	Depending on the severity of the bad PR, I might consider it a bad sign if a prospective employee were to want to jump ship right away over it.
Is there something during the work day that I can do to increase productivity after work? I often find myself exhausted after work hours (8 hours of work plus commuting [and meal] times). When I get home, I am unable to be productive on my personal projects, even if I have the motivation to do so. Is there something d...	I started doing some sports to remove myself from programming for a few hours after work, and then when I got back home, I felt much more refreshed and energized when I sat in front of the computer. Good nutrition and exercise are really the key. Couple things to consider: Have a stable sleeping schedule and stick to i...
Should I ask for travel expenses for an interview after not being offered a job? I'm a contracting software tester, and looking to return to permanent work. During a 12 week period of unemployment, a London-based Financial Technology start-up found my CV and invited me for an interview. The role was to replace the Lead...	Unless the organisation explicitly mentions this, it would not be a good idea to ask for a reimbursement (they may not even get back to you on this if you ask).
Technical Question in interview - not knowing vs not understanding I had an interview where they asked me how I would “find the intersect between two tables”. I told them I would have to look it up, but after the interview I realized I may have misunderstood the question. If two tables have different schemas this doesn...	In an interview, whenever you are asked a question that you aren't sure you fully understand, take a moment to think it over.
How should I answer to coworkers' repeated questions about salary? I face a quite uncomfortable situation in my company. Several weeks ago, I was tasked to work with a new coworker. She has been in the same company for a longer time than I, but was assigned to another service, and thus I only met her recently. During...	I would suggest telling your co-worker that you simply will not discuss this topic. Simply ask them to stop asking you and if they continue, you might be best finding somewhere else to sit at lunch. Point out that if they put as much effort into their job as they do in harrassing you, they might be on a higher salary. ...
Good reputation not enough to overcome being smaller than a competitor? I own a small software development business. We tend to lose bids to a much larger (big name) businesses. The pattern goes, big-name gets paid millions of dollars, screws up royally and leaves. Then I get called in via a side channel to clean up th...	How people perceive your company is more important that what you did because potential customers don't know what you can do if you don't market . So take the time and spend the money to get known for what you do.
Should I keep records of job applications as a unemployed? From the heart of the endlessly unemployed: Are there any benefits to keeping any records of job applications? Not the application form or what information you put on the application, but the just the record (email/print out) that you've applied for this po...	If you go for a different position with the same company, you may be able to use contacts you made the last time If you are using recruiters, they may ask you where you've applied so they don't replicate your efforts You can use the list for motivation.
Should I put weed related job on my resume? I'm a developer, and I have an app, but its main focus is weed. Marijuana is illegal in my state (NY, U.S.) The app does nothing illegal, it's closer to a database app, but the database centers around marijuana. Is there any problem putting something like this on my resume o...	A substantial number of people are strongly opposed to marijuana and would not want to be associated with it. If you created something which centers around a subject which is not accepted by mainstream society, either for personal satisfaction or to fulfill the needs of a niche subculture, you certainly don't want it a...
What work experience should go on an application? I am a soon to be undergraduate college student and I want to apply for a STEM based internship at a car company. My past work experience is pretty basic. I worked part time as cashier in my school's lunch line, part time as a swim coach for a club swim team, and I work...	If you have prior work experience of any kind, put it down -- it'll give some indication that you have basic skills that are useful in any job, like regularly showing up on time, following instructions, working with others, etc.
Is it appropriate to bring up Glassdoor reviews during an Interview? During interviews, the interviewers ask a lot of detailed questions about my previous jobs and work experience, which I understand. Before interviews I always look up the company on GlassDoor and read the reviews. I understand that there will be nega...	I completely disagree with the assertion that it is not appropriate to bring up GD reviews, or any other negative aspects about the company - provided it is done with tact. Towards the end of the interview when they give you a chance to ask question, I would politely bring up glassdoor and ask for their side of the sto...
How do I approach my manager about passing my work to a colleague? I have been at this job for under a year. There is some very obvious duplication of work responsibility between my colleague and me. The colleague has started to stay away from work a lot. I am happy to pass on this work to the colleague and move on t...	You can suggest to your manager that when you move on to another project, you could hand over your work to the colleague.
Rejecting a scheduled job interview I started doing programming 2+ years ago, but only for my personal projects and the people I work with in other fields that needed web apps. Because of my lack of experience in a professional environment, I still consider myself an entry-level developer that, probably, is a good fit ...	Consider whether you would accept the job if it were offered or not.
How to manage desk cleanliness in free seating arrangement? I work in an office with 8 people. We have no allocated seating. Which I am quite cool with. However, recently the tidiness has gotten quite out of hand. Papers, coffee stains, and some brochures scatter over the tables. It's quite a rude shock when I almost...	You could even provide some cleaning supplies as another person suggested, but cleaning up should be everyone's responsibility. They may be leaving a level of clutter and filth that they can tolerate in the hopes that you won't take their seat.
Should I complain to boss about my project manager? I recently resigned my job and currently serving my notice period. My Senior manager has convinced me to continue with the company. But I feel like I work with a project manager with limited or no technical knowledge. He is not involving himself into any technical dis...	Speak up if tasks won't meet a deadline, or if you don't have availability (going on vacation)
In US is it common for to keep offer letter/employment contract confidential? I'm not from the US and not familiar with its labor laws. I applied with a company as a software developer that would work on 4-5 month contracts with its clients. There were some red flags, like how they wanted me to lie on my resume , so i...	From my experience, this is a common line to have in an offer letter in the US. There's been many great discussions here on Workplace SE arguing if employees should or should not discuss compensation, however, in the US, there are laws that protect such activity.
How to motivate oneself to learn unappealing programming technologies? While I am not currently looking for a new job, I occasionally peruse the job boards on the off chance I find something more in line with my interests. Many of the positions I see have a laundry list of requirements which I don't possess, or find un...	You can motivate yourself by realizing what you might be doing to yourself and your career if you don't learn more skills.
How valuable is my first app for a job search? So I recently launched an app on the Google Play Store and I was wondering if it's any helpful for my job search. As I'm 18, I don't have any professional experience and my resume is kind of empty. I need to find a job for one year as a part of my second year of college (I...	Include the app in your resume, and only if it's not bringing in negative connotations.
Dealing with a colleague with an 'over-the-top' email writing style I have a colleague who sends me several emails a day in what I consider to be an 'over-the-top' style. These are often characterised by Greetings in all capital letters, with multiple exclamation marks. Addressing me using unusual nicknames Use of...	By explicitly criticizing the style and "requesting" different behavior you are putting the person in the position of admitting they're wrong and then "obeying your orders." Many people simply won't do that. If you object to the nicknames however, you should definitely raise that with them in person that you simply pre...
When do I to tell my boss I'm out of work to do? I'm a software developer, but I'm not the "manager of my time" because I have a boss who gives me tasks and deadlines.Sometimes I happen to be inactive for hours, sometimes even days.During these periods I always look at the code and study or stuff like that, so I don't ...	That said, you should inform your boss immediately after finishing a task, so that he/she can decide if there are more pressing matters than code reviewing or studying.
Job interview in front of the client? A company I am applying for as a software engineer said they would like to interview me in front of their client. I have had many interviews before, but never one like this. What could it mean? Is there any specifics I need to worry about? Both the company and the job look otherw...	While your employer is acting as an intermediary, it's basically an interview for a job that will be done for the client.
With job descriptions, how do I know if I'm an "X" or a "Senior X"? I'm job searching right now, with a bunch of previous experience, but not all in the same position. So it's not as though I've had one job description Y for many years - in which case I would now feel natural applying for a "senior Y" position. Seeing...	If you meet all the requirements in the description for a "Senior X" job, then you should consider yourself a "Senior X" for that particular job.
Is it acceptable in a cover-letter (paid position) to express an interest in voluntary work? I'm an undergraduate student currently studying Computer Science, and my University has a paid job opportunity for undergrads to tutor a couple of hours every week in a class they've excelled at. My mark for the class was likel...	Leave it off the cover letter, it doesn't read as very professional and, perhaps, a bit desperate.
Should I list leadership experience when it was with a religious group I no longer believe in? I was heavily involved with a religious group during college (a chapter of a mainstream organization, nothing extremist), ending as president. This involved a lot of planning, organizing and running events, figuring out how t...	I would list it generically.
Mind went blank during interview coding test I recently took an online coding test for a software engineering position (entry level). I am not very good at programming while a timer is counting down, but nonetheless two questions went very well. However, I completely drew a blank on the last question even though it was...	I don't know of any employers that use timed tests who would place much value on an answer received after the test had concluded. It's possible that the company doesn't require an answer for every question.
Looking to improve technically I work for a small consultant firm , where I am the only developer(C#, VBA, SQL, etc) along with couple folks who have knowledge of programming. Is there any chance that I can visit some software companies and see how they approach programming at large scale and get answers to some of my...	Start your own project or try to contribute to open repos.
Is it better to go to an interview in person rather than over Skype? I'm in the process of recruitment for a kind of a graduate internship over the summer, in a city which is 3-4 hours away from mine (to which I'm moving regardless of whether I get the job). During a phone call, which was one of the previous stages of...	But as a general answer, I think it would be good to offer to come in person in such a situation. Even if you interview over skype, a tour of the building or meeting in person with the people is always helpful.
How to negotiate a raise as an intern? I'm currently in an internship for the end of my 3rd year in IT engineering studies. As an intern, I was given a way bigger job than what was announced when I was recruited. The original job was only to re-code a software, which would justify a really low salary, but in the end ...	You didn't specify whether you negotiated your salary to begin with, but in many cases an intern is paid a fixed stipend that is predetermined based on your experience level. For any negotiation to work, you need to be willing to walk away if you don't get what you want.
Are there any benefits to interviewing for an internal transfer? On a temporary contract at one company, I spent 6 months in team A before moving to team B. I have applied for a permanent role in team A. The hiring manager has said that because of my previous time in their team, it is not necessary for me to interview,...	The point of an interview is to qualify yourself vs. other applicants. Sure there is a possibility of having a 'bad' interview, and avoiding it altogether seems like a good idea: but often "optional interviews" are not at all optional.
is "IT" a loaded phrase for recruiting a software engineering role? My question is - does having the word "IT" in a job description raise red-flags for a non-trivial number of potential recruits? We are currently recruiting for software engineering roles spanning front-end type work (angular) through full stack & inf...	While there is nothing wrong with IT or the jobs in that category, putting it in front of a title can really misdirect many potential candidates.
I want to extend my joining date by 10 days I am fresh graduate and have received an offer letter from a company I recently got placed in. However their joining date coincides with my pre planned family vacation. I need an joining date extension of 10 days. Is it possible? What reasons should I give the HR? <Q> To s...	If you are being hired on individually it probably won't be a big deal, but if you're backfilling someone and there is limited time for knowledge transfer or if you are being hired in a group and are expected to do some kind of training/orientation, you may find yourself in a difficult position. Nothing other than the ...
How can I compare part time and student experience to full-time experience? Job offers are asking for n years of experience. I'm currently finishing my master's degree at university and asking myself how to determine "my n ". I started coding in my mid-teens and have had a job as a software developer (more or less)...	For part-time work while pursuing a degree I should think you're qualified enough to count that time as whole years of experience. I did not put any "years of experience" on my resume, only listed the various jobs (which were clearly marked as internships or overlapping with degree studies).
Declining job offer for political reasons I am looking for work. I applied to a company located in the U.S., which is not my home country. Recently, I received a job offer from the company. But after careful consideration, and in light of the current political climate, I am no longer willing to work there. The compa...	Declining a job is an action that says "my reason is quite good" and shows some real consequences. As you haven't accepted the offer yet, you can just say "I no longer view the offer a good fit for me" or similar, but don't say a word about the election.
Should I worry about a company if hiring manager acts unprofessionally? I applied to a company and on the onsite interview, my Future Manager and the team showed how they are impressed with my CV and test assignment I made, which felt intense. After that Hiring Manager started the process with me. I had HR interview an...	Their behavior probably shouldn't concern you much, but you should always listen to your own feelings.
Resigning after 6 months without a good reason I've been working at a company in Japan for the past 6 months. I really am not enjoying my life here as much as I thought I would (both at work and out), so I am thinking of handing in my resignation and returning to my country for a bit. What would be a good reason to gi...	Wanting to return to your home country will virtually always be considered a valid reason for resignation. Unless you have a contract locking you in place, you really don't need a reason to resign.
Should Management dismiss an Employee incapable/unwilling to contribute during their notice period? I'm a software developer at a small UK-based development company. One of my colleagues, let's call him 'Jack', has handed in his notice. Jack is still within his probation period and if he intends to resign, his contract...	Your manager should bear in mind that an unhappy employee can decrease overall productivity compared to no employee at all. If Jack is leaving for medical reasons, it might be best to send him off.
Boss and/or Ranking Co-workers are regularly going through my office at night? Is the following normal and acceptable and, if not, how should I address it? I started working at this new place a few months ago. I am on a desktop. At first, I noticed things like my computer running when I had turned it off the prior nig...	It's not unheard of for things like this to just be the norm in a company and may have no reflection upon you or how the company feels about you at all.
Is it a good idea to ask for Revenue-per-employee on an interview? When I go to an interview I want to know about the company's financial solidity. Generalizing, what I said about "Revenue by employee" is applicable to any other financial indicator of a potential employer. The rationale behind this question is: I do ...	As far as it being a good idea to ask, I think it's entirely reasonable for an interviewee to get some idea about the state of the company with whom he or she may be working.
How to list short term work experience (freelance, contractually) without seeming like I switch jobs too often Hi, I am a web developer from NYC with about a year plus of total freelance experience (and a few years comp sci major). I am looking to get a full time role now, but am not sure how to list short term roles w...	A small indication that it is a contract is all you need.
New Job: Is it rude to insist on a particular device/setup? I started my new job as a DevOps engineer last week. During the job interview I was told that I would be able to choose my own laptop/setup and they will take care of organizing it for me. Last Friday a colleague of mine, who is in charge of ordering new tech...	Insisting , on the other hand, might not put you in a favorable light and might be considered as rude.
I'm not exactly a junior/entry level developer, but I can't find the correct way to illustrate this to potential employers So, it's no secret that it's a considerable amount more difficult to get a role as a software engineer when you're fresh out of college vs a few years of experience. I don't know that I am exactly...	If you've done most of your work for mom-and-pop businesses, AND it's freelance, AND most especially if you didn't work in the office, it doesn't lend itself as credible if you worked on-site for a easily researchable company.
Mentioning technologies you have little experience with in your CV I recently went through the interview process for the position of software engineer. I did pretty good at all the interviews and now got a fairly good job offer, but I am very bothered about a few "exaggerations" I have made in my CV, namely: I have m...	You seem to know you have a lot to learn, so don't be afraid (and don't frighten your employer) by what you don't know.
Do remote employees need permission to move to another state? I work in a state and my employer is in another state. I would like to move with my family to another state that is actually closer to the headquarters. Do I have to get permission from my employer since I am remote and could they fire me if they find out I ...	So yes quite simply, in a sense, "they can fire you because you moved". If you worked at the office and moved, they wouldn't fire you (assuming you still came into the same office each day).
How to handle (resigning) colleague continuously asking for your project status? I work for a small-medium sized company, and the company itself handles like 5/6 different projects. Every 2 days we arrange a standup meeting where we discuss the status of our projects, our deadlines and our problems. Since 2 weeks I n...	Suggest to your colleague that further reports/documentation on the project beyond the standups is something you would like to do, but that time for that would need to be prioritised by your manager.
What's worse? "To whom it may concern" or "To " on cover letter Imagine this scenario. You are applying for a job and you are 80% sure you have found the recruiting manager of the company. It is unclear that they are definitely the right person to address it to, but it is likely that they are. Is it worse to add "to ...	Personally, I wouldn't write any name on it. No one really will remember a "To whom it may concern" without a name, but it's likely an incorrect name will be noticed.
How should I address wearing a piercing to my boss after three months of working? I started working as a programmer 3 months ago in a small company (only five persons, including my boss) in southern Germany. Usually I wear a piercing in my nasal septum, but for a more professional appearance I flipped it inward while a...	Most People which I know are pretty tolerant, if they understand that you understand the rules (i.e. dress conservative when needed for the Job). If you do not have customer contact at all, then in my experience, in Germany and the technical world, you are pretty free to dress how you want, as long as you don't go too ...
Two weeks into internship and no clear roadmap? I was excited to join a large company this summer. Compensation is very generous but my manager still hasn't given much thought into what I can do to contribute for mobile development. As a result, I end up "playing around" and researching about the capabilities and limit...	One of the things you could ask your manager for is more guidance on what to be doing.

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