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My ex-coworker wants to know my Bitlocker password I worked for X company as an applications developer and one of my former coworkers (not my supervisor or an IT person) asked me for my BitLocker password. I left the company 2 weeks ago for a new job. I cleaned my computer, but I didn't clean my network folder. I don...	Refer them to IT Sharing passwords is usually a bad idea - and oftentimes a violation of company policy which could get you and/or your former co-worker in trouble.
Are my expectations of an internship reasonable? I recently started a SW internship at a big government contractor. I was very excited for the opportunity to work on big projects and collaborate with experienced programmers. However, my first day I got tasked with helping a small team of non programmers increase their...	As always, it depends on the context - in this case the company, your abilities, the pace of projects, the free time of mentors, etc.
Should I include therapy on a Resume? Last year I realized I needed to properly deal with some things (depression, social anxiety, panic attacks, and other "fun" stuff) as I found myself constantly both on and over the edge of burnout and exhaustion. So I eventually decided to quit my job to take some time to focus 100...	If it were me, I would simply say I took a personal sabbatical, which is in essense what you did - you intentionally took a break from working.
Is it appropriate to thank a civil servant for their service in a cover letter? I am applying to a job as an analyst working with the fire department to help allocate resources more effectively. The job reports to the fire captain and at the end of my cover letter I was going to write something like: Thank you for yo...	Telling a firefighter "thank you for your service" when you expect nothing in return comes across as generous and appreciative.
How to deal with a coworker that keeps jokingly stealing things from my desk? Our office is an open space community and my desk is right beside the walking path (I don't know if it's called that way), where people are passing by all day long. Of course I placed some stuff at my desk such as bottle of water, a cup for a...	start adding little, unemotional warnings about having to mention it to you direct supervisor/HR if it stays that way. In this case that would be: do not play the game .
Offered job overseas, but employer reluctant to offer any sort of relocation package I'm in the UK and have been offered a position with a software developer (currently a one-man-band) in Norway. I have known the chap for a few years, and he has a successful product in Norway and earns a good living from it, the busin...	You are of course entitled to ask for relocation, and to refuse to move if you don't get it, but be aware that the developer may not be in a position to offer a big cash payment right now.
How can I politely decline a duty not in my job description How do I tell my management that I do not want to train new hires any longer, when this is not part of my job? There are plenty of people that have been here for far longer than I have, but do none of the training. Training new hires is not in my job descri...	You simply have a conversation with your manager and explain that you would prefer not to have to train new hires.
Discussing dreams with coworkers A coworker and I are on pretty good terms. We've been working within talking distance from each other for a few years, usually on the same projects in a team. We sometimes, but not very often, discuss topics that are not work-related on our breaks, but neither of us are big talkers. I ...	Never mention dreams (or anything remotely that personal) to coworkers and never mention them in any way in a work setting.
Can a catering assistant be required to wear a skirt as part of a company-supplied uniform? I've worked in my catering job for 11 years. We were tuped over to our present employer 5 years ago. We wear a uniform of trousers (provided by ourselves), polo shirt and apron provided by them for our contract hours. If we do h...	If your colleagues are equally opposed to wearing skirts, you can come up with reasonable arguments why skirts or the whole uniform are unpractical, and if that doesn't convince your manager, then go directly to that manager's boss. Unless there is something in your contract stating a set amount of overtime you don't r...
Raise causes me to lose pay I recently received a raise at work, but I'm now taking home less pay. This is due to our medical insurance plan. It's tier based and apparently my meager $283 / year increase has now caused me to lose $1,200 / year. This raise was due to a position change (it's so small since it's just ali...	I would contact HR, explain the situation, and the most likely to succeed without negative consequences would be giving up some salary to optimise the pocket in yur money, while recording in your personnel file that you deserve the higher salary, and any future raise should be calculated based on the higher salary.
Politely declining contributing to a present for child's birth In our company, when one of the colleagues (or a spouse of a colleague) gives a birth to a child, others are typically gathering money for a present for a new-born child and a birthday card. The contribution is small (up to $5). This is organized by a secre...	So: Nothing in writing, and if you are directly asked for a contribution, say that there are private reasons why you don't want to contribute. That you want to contribute, but you need to save money. If you decline now the secretary trusts you less, due to your unusual decline of a token charity for mysterious reasons....
Is it acceptable to do non-work-related things during my last few weeks with no work assigned to me? I'm a junior programmer in a small business. My employment is ending in a month because the boss did not renew my contract. I have only 3-4 days of holidays at disposal and I think the boss is pushing me to use more tha...	Either way I'd speak to him in person & ask him if you could do some self education to cover the time you don't have tasks & follow this up with an email stating what you are doing & why. Since you are a junior programmer, what you can do is study. Keep your last few weeks professional and go out on a high note. Do not...
Applicant requested substantially higher salary than I had in mind: is it worth negotiating? I recently interviewed an applicant. At the end of the interview I asked him what he was looking for in terms of salary. The number he gave was substantially higher than what I had in mind (about 50% higher). I did some res...	If his skills are in high demand, it may be that he really is worth much more than you planned to offer for the position. It is always worth it to have a conversation to see where a negotiation could go.
Answering a salary range VS a specific one Out of curiosity, when a recruiter is asking what salary do you have in mind, I have read and a lot of people have told me to answer with a range. For example, $90,000 to $99,000 instead of $95,000. In theory, this will show that you are a more adaptive person. Multiple tim...	When people talk about giving salary ranges, it's usually in the context of negotiating strategy. Just state the lowest figure you will accept and stick to it. do NOT let yourself be boxed in to a figure (or range) at this stage.
Asked if I had any job offers in interview I had an interview where they asked if I was actively interviewing with other companies. I told them yes. They then asked if I had any job offers that were pending or expiring. I flat out side no, but I think the way I said it was sort of selling myself short. What is a good r...	Next time, something like "I've been getting offers, but have not yet accepted one" would probably convey what you want. The way I've always responded to those questions has been, "I am still in the interview process with [those companies]."
Reason for leaving current job on application form when applying for previous job? I am applying for my previous job with the same company that I still work for in my current position. I don't like my current job in the organisation and I want to go back to what I enjoyed doing before my current position which is why...	Reason for Leaving The skills and experience gained my current position will compliment and augment my existing skills in the position to which I am applying.
How to train customer service team to better describe issues We run the development team in an agile mode. We have agreed that we will have a place called the "Inbox" so that people in the customer service team can report bugs or important issues so we can estimate and decide if they go in the current sprint based on t...	Paper forms that reps can quickly and easily write details down on while on a call.
My colleague is sabotaging my reputation so the friend I replaced can be hired back I work as a remote technology specialist for a US based company. My colleague is a senior salesperson with 20 more years of experience. I replaced a friend of hers who used to work for the same company, in the same region as me. He got ...	There is virtually no way for you to win this.
Is it a good idea to engage into a part time job with previous employer after starting a new full time job? A friend of mine is working in a company A on a full time position. He has been given an offer from a small company B for a full time position working from home and has accepted it. However he wants to continue w...	As long as the 2nd job does not conflict with your main jobs hours and is not a competitor in the companies eyes then they will most likely say its fine. I would advise caution even if the answer to all of the above questions is "no".
How can I deal with a coworker always trying to put me in a bad light? In the past few weeks I have witnessed a bad behavior from a coworker of mine. He is a Mid-Junior developer and I'm a senior developer. I will try to give you some examples, being as unbiased as possible: recently we were given some deadlines, I ...	Recently we were given some deadlines, I completed all of them except one small thing because I wanted to discuss that with my manager As well as having a conversation with your colleague, have a private conversation with your boss to raise your concerns. It is not your job to address such misbehavior. If that fails, e...
Is celebrating small victories unprofessional? Often when I'm coding and I crush a bug that I've been battling for a few hours I like to throw my hands in the air and sigh a small YES . Are these small celebrations seen by people as unprofessional? I am a younger worker and in the different places I've worked/intern...	In some shops small celebrations are common. It is important to celebrate the little daily victories which helps our overall sense of accomplishment and positive outlook in life. Just don't do it loudly, you'll be fine.
How do I ask my manager for me not to be "deployed"? In the interviewing process at my current job, I was told that there would be at the most 25% travel time. I work for a software consulting firm. When I started the job, I found out eventually that employees get "deployed"; meaning, they will be sent out to job site...	While you can ask to only work in-house, if it's the kinds of company you eventually found out about, I'd doubt they have much (if any) in-house work.
Using sick leave to exercise I am over weight and generally out of shape and my doctor has suggested that I should work out regularly. I have accumulated a large amount of sick leave and was hoping to use that to be able to go to the gym a few times a week during lunch. My job responsibilities are such that taking a 2...	It's worth asking your immediate supervisor if he would be okay with you doing this. People have been fired for doing things outside of work that is not customarily done when one is sick.
Is it OK to recommend an essential colleague from a previous job? I'm a consultant, and a colleague from the current client company asked me if I knew a developer with specific traits, and using specific technologies. I know a guy exactly like that, from the previous mission which was about two months ago. On the one h...	Ultimately it is up to your friend to decide whether he wants a new job or not. There is no point in recommending someone that isn't going to accept an offer under any circumstance.
How can I determine non-technical information about a company I'm about to be interviewed by? This company - which is large-ish, not huge but probably with over 100 employees (maybe over 1,000, I can't say) - is trying to recruit me. They're not one of the central players in my field. I want to find out more about the ...	It should have information on budgets and money allocation at the very least. I suggest you think of ways to get the information you're after in a more general sense, in case they won't give you specifics.
Do I have to pay for (team-building) dinner with coworkers myself? I'm working on a project with a few developers from my company and a few external consultants. Our scrum master (external) invited us all to dinner to get to know each other better (group building) but said that we will have to pay for ourselves. Me and...	Most people are willing to spend some of their own time to get to know their team, or might be willing to spend some of their money on the clock to have a team lunch, but if an event is organised that requires both your own time and money, it suggests the company just doesn't care.
Boss asked me to come in an hour early for some training, should that be compensated? I'm starting my first day as a lifeguard tomorrow (first job) and my boss asked me to come in just under an hour early to go over a few things with regards to lifeguarding at this company. I have already completed the RedCross trainin...	You should be compensated for every hour that you are working, and you are "working" when you can't do what you want to do, but what your company wants you to do.
Company wants to know name of friend who referred me to unposted job I wrote an inquiry email to an international company. In the email, I asked if they had some new jobs available. They were surprised to have received my email, because they had not yet announced any job opening on their web site (I told them that I...	Ask your friend if they are OK with you giving their name.
Should I leave a bad feedback for my manager or not? I used to work as a recruiter but decided to change things and landed a job as a Personal Independence auditor in one of the biggest financial corporations. It's an underdog position but the process was new to Poland and I was one of the four people being hired. I wa...	There is no clean way to make a complaint without there being repercussions. If you really want to "get even", and in a way, "need to" get even then go all out agressive (but be smart about it) Let him know that is how everyone talks behind his back. Decide that, whatever comes your way, your future is in your hands , ...
How should you negotiate salary during the hiring process AFTER a long career gap? I had to take a 3 year career break to deal with a long running family commitment and I am now returning to my normal career and applying for jobs. How should I answer the usual question of "What salary are you expecting?". It could come...	If you are applying for a job in a cutting edge shop where nobody will have any more experience than you in that tech stack , stay with market rates. After a gap, low-balling yourself sends a message to employers that you are either desperate, or your skills aren't up to date, or that there is something about you that ...
Interview: Tell age or not? How important is it to tell your age in the interview question 'Tell me about yourself'? I am an 18 year-old with 3 years of professional experience, which might come across as weird to some employers. Is it a smart idea to tell my age when answering the question above? I did not put a birt...	As long as your are of legal age to work that job per the areas laws then there is no reason to mention your age. To summarize, If you think your profile is beyond your age, go ahead and tell them your age as it gives them a level of confidence about your character. At best, it will be seen as adding "filler", at worst...
How can I minimize the effect an underperforming intern has on me whom I referenced? The quick version of what happened is that I gave a colleague from school a reference at my company, and he ended up getting an internship. My boss only offered the internship because I asked, so I feel a bit of personal responsibility...	The best thing to do is help when you can and to let him know that his actions reflect on you (whether or not they actually do is up to your manager). Regardless, he's an intern, his impact to your reputation is going to be minimal.
Options for UK employee being overworked without pay I have succeeded at getting what I thought to be a great job after a grueling three-stage interview. I work with nice people doing engaging and creative work. The pay is not great but its above minimum wage. However, my contract says I will be paid for 37.5 hours a...	You cannot sign a contract without knowing what you sign up for and "no compensation for an unspecified amount of overtime" legally means you don't know. The first thing I would try, is just saying "I'm not being productive any longer, I'm off." and leaving the office at a reasonable time.
Consulting companies - how much the end client knows about how much I am paid? My questions refer to "consulting companies" in the programming field in the US. When I work for an end client through such a consulting company, does the end client usually know/care how much the consulting company pays me, i.e if we share...	If you get the pay you want, it shouldn't matter at all how much the client ends up paying. Most often they do not. If the client wants to know, they will know.
How to handle conference calls when you can't hear well I recently just started working full time at a large company after graduating college. At my company, we have hubs in two locations so it's not uncommon that whenever we have meetings, there's a bridge line set up for people who aren't on location that they can ph...	You might be able to hear most of the sounds good enough, and have some trouble with the frequencies present in the recorded / electronically transmitted human voice. If your manager is any good, he will smooth the way with any coworkers who react oddly, though if your coworkers are reasonably mature and professional, ...
Would leaving a graduate scheme early look bad on my resume? I'm currently on a 2 year graduate scheme doing non technical work for a large engineering company. I've recently had a change of situation which means that I may have the opportunity of working and living in a different country, I'm really interested in thi...	Also worth bearing in mind that the significance of your employment history diminishes with time. It doesn't add anything to your CV to do so
How to deal with a noisy senior I work for a medium sized software development firm who provides ERP solutions. The office space is great and so is the working culture where every department is nicely divided, even the one where I'm working (software development). We emphasize on being transparent with each other and ...	I suggest you to talk to him about it during a break, but, if you don't want to be rude, like it was a not-so-important subject even if you're boiling inside.
Is it appropiate to decline full reimbursement for device bought for boss figure This boss in my company is retiring at the end of the month, he politely asked me if I could get an external hard drive so he could save personal pictures and videos along with other personal files stored on his work computer, he is no IT ...	If you want to decline he pay the difference then fine Actually, if the person proposes to pay for the difference, I'd feel even more awkward since he lost some money in the process.
How forgiving should I be of errors in demo applications referenced in a candidates resume? I'm working on hiring some more senior level engineers, and a recruiter just sent me over a resume for the person. In there is the url of a website they built for reference. Naturally, I went straight there, poked around, and ...	If a software engineer puts a URL on their resume, I would assume they intend for that website to be a good representation of their skills.
Is it unprofessional/rude to walk in for an interview without being invited? So I have been doing sales for quite awhile now, usually through door knocking and I'm getting used to all the rejections. There's one company in Singapore that I really really wanted to join. Is it okay to walk in without an appointment and...	No, that's a terrible idea and doesn't work. For you to refine your technique, you'll need to try your approach on many different companies, before you try it on the one that you really care about.
What is the best course of action when a fellow Developer 'torpedoes' you? The situation is that I inherited a large peice of code in the form an SQL Procedure which had complicated business logic and rules. Mind you this code is very dense and with exactly 0 comments. My job is to resuse this code and apply it to a di...	Do this in a business professional manner - no anger - just business facts that he can use when telling the co-worker why you'll be finishing the changes.
Should I use my mac or get a company new pc? I'm a software engineer and about to start a new job as software developer. I work with a Mac, and I really love it :) But, I will have to work with Windows. So I have 2 options: install Windows on my Mac and use it for work (BYOD) get a new laptop from work (probably a ...	I would ask for a Mac on the grounds of being more productive ; if not possible, having another brand does not mean you have to use Windows; whilst our corporate image is Windows, the development team is using almost exclusively Linux, and I myself as the senior network/system administrator use a notebook with Mac, ano...
Am I expected to share my referral bonus? Some time ago I recommended my friend to company. I sent his CV to the Human Resources department. After couple of interviews he was accepted. Now I'm about to receive bonus, let's say 1000$, for that successful recommendation. My question is - should I share that bonus with ...	And your employer gave you a finder’s fee because they want good referrals; you’re not obligated to share the cash. Unless you made a side deal with him, you aren't required to share it with him. That's just not really done.
Should I insist on asking the recruiter about the company technology stack? I have been through a situation where recruiters contact me on Linkedin saying that they stopped by my profile and find that I'm a perfect match for a vacancy at their company. I try to ask more about the job, any job description, company loca...	If they can't tell you exactly what the technology stack is and why that's a great fit for you, they're just blowing smoke up your butt.
What to do when new hire is un-cooperative So in my team (5 persons, I'm not the manager) we recently (2 months ago) hired a new developper, that has ~3 years experience. However, this person has a kind of "difficult" behavior, in the sense that he is un-cooperative / un-communicative.For instance: missing all dail...	The Team should decide, and if it decides that the behavior is unacceptable, then they inform the Coach that something needs to be changed.
How to respond when boss asks you about the task that you have not been aware of? I recently started to work as a coordinator. Part of my job is to QA our products that are very similar to each other. A developer did not inform me about product B that was ready for QA. The same day boss asked me about the progress on p...	I find that being straightforward, honest, and humble in your interactions with people can help you resolve all sorts of problems. QA doesn't start testing willy-nilly, it needs to start on an "official build" (which may be an actual build, a deployed application in the QA/Testing environment etc.). Bring your to-do li...
How can I work long hours without pressuring my coworkers? I love my work, and I tend to work much longer hours than any of my coworkers. I typically avoid any direct mention of my hours or any such measure for fear of the reaction it typically inspires. I work on a small project with only a couple people. I don't ex...	I strongly advise you not to tell others not to feel obliged to work longer just because you work longer than them. The idea isn't to lock them into a time frame or make some kind of formal commitment.
How do I tell my boss that my project won't be completed nearly as fast as he thinks? I'm an intern at a development company for an ERP system. The company is currently in its infancy, and as such the code base that's being developed is relatively new. My task is to write comprehensive unit tests for all back-end oper...	If your boss decides that you have less time, ask if there is a way to prioritize the code base so that you can cover the most "important" parts in your limited time.
How do I put multiple jobs that overlap on a resume? My current position is the third position I've held with my current employer, and these positions overlap heavily. Under the same boss, each job change has been a lateral movement to include responsibilities that are left unattended by attrition, promotion, or a vari...	If you got plenty of room sometimes it looks good to show the transfers as separate job progressions.
How should I handle a junior team member trash talking me behind my back? I'm on a team of 10 or so people. About half of us are remote in parts of California, and half are in the office in the Bay Area. A few years ago, a specific team member, we'll say "Team Member 1" (TM1 for short), was overheard by someone in anot...	I think the best option here is to talk to TM1, but without confronting them. Tell the manager that you've heard your new leadership role has left some coverage gaps on the project. Your tone needs to be helpful, and not accusatory.
Powerpoint during an Internal Interview I will be applying for an open position within my company, this position is looking mostly for external candidates. Last time I applied and was interviewed for the position, the interview was understandably geared more towards external candidates. This time around I have an idea...	But while Powerpoint in an interview is not unheard of it would be unusual to simply start a presentation when your bosses expect they will be conducting a more traditional format.
How do I include a complicated University history on my CV? I am trying to get my CV together. I know from experience that I don't want it to be more than a single page. I have a lot of great work experience to include. My school history on the other hand is not great. I have gone to multiple universities and have ye...	If you want to discuss it with a potential employer, that's up to you and it can be done in the interview, but unless you have a degree from a school or are graduating from there, there is no need to make a mess of your CV.
How can I influence a stand up meeting as a participant and not a leader I asked a question a while back about taking notes at a stand up. Since then, I have been asked by my team leader to step back as the stand up leader and take a more passive role, so to still contribute to my fullest, but not to lead the stand...	If something is taking more than one day, talk about the percentage completed, the issues you have getting everything done, etc. If you have some time available, you can ask if someone needs a hand.
What is the technicality of using an American name instead of an ethnic name? I had someone suggest using an American/European name instead of my own after it proved successful for him. I've also read many articles about white sounding names receiving better job prospects. I understand it is not illegal to use a false ...	There is nothing unprofessional about being referred to by something that is not your birth name, but do it for the right reason. If you have job history under your real name that you want to use for references, yes, you'd have to tell the HR person or whomever your real name.
How to interrupt collegues? This question is related to a similar question asked before. However, it focuses more on a specific detail. From time to time I have to talk to a colleague face to face. So I go to their office, knock the door (despite it is usually open) to make them aware I am there and then wait for th...	You have to interrupt, "politely but decisively", let them know you want to talk about something, and then leave them alone. Be prepared to adjust to how they react. Finishing the sentence you're typing is OK, but a whole paragraph is going too far.
How can I ask to work extra hours to make up for a holiday? I am scheduled to work fewer hours next week due to the office being closed on holiday for the 4th of July. I would like to email my boss to ask I can work a few extra hours each day to make up for the lost time. I don't know whether or not this would count a...	If you are a 1099 contractor or working through a third party (staffing/recruiting firm), then first consult the person responsible for your payroll to understand how holidays work.
Colleague commited suicide - is there anything I could have done to help? One of my colleagues committed suicide. We are an IT consultant company. When we have a contract, we will be deployed at a customer's site; one of our customers always put every consultant under microscope; it is not an official practice, but it...	There are no reasons that will make sense to the anyone other than the person themselves, and few things can be done unless someone shows very clear signs, at which point, the thing to do is try to get that person to seek help.
Employee's Relative and Theft from the Workplace We recently had some public strikes and protests in Brazil which caused some major inconveniences all around. One of those inconveniences was the lack of public transport for today, so my direct boss (our CEO) opted to give everyone the day off. During one of those pr...	What you need to do is to set a worker code of conduct and ethics guidelines that can stop further harassment (if the company already don't have one). Brazilian law does not automatically place burden of a crime on the criminal's relatives.
Proving language proficiency when applying for a job Are there proficiency tests that someone can list on their resume to prove their ability in a certain (natural) language? And if so, is it worth getting these certifications? As in, will they give you an edge over other applicants? Google searches turned up a bunc...	Yes, taking a language course will provide you with some sort of certificate if you pass usually, and in many places it can be a requirement and is much better than nothing.
Dealing with a particularly irritating customer over a specific issue I'm currently an apprentice software developer working on my first project. The project, which I took over from the previous apprentice who left after getting sick and tired of the customer(s) constantly changing their mind on things and adding thing...	Don't take it personally If you don't want some totally outraged customer eventually talking to your boss and taking you apart for not fixing this problem that they mentioned every single time, I would strongly consider actually fixing it.
Fired and moved to other company on first day - how react Background: I was looking for a different job as commuting 2h a day was just to much for me. I got an offer from another company in my hometown, signed that, resigned my old job. On the new job I'll earn way less but I don't have to travel to work anymore, fin...	You could explain to them that your new job didn't pan out like you thought it would have since they outsourced the jobs.
Employer wants me to write down "I accept the termination" on my termination paper This question basically builds up on this question My employer wants me to write down "I confirm having received the termination and I accept it" on my termination paper. As I'm not happy at all with the termination and this basically ...	Unless there is some actual benefit to you signing it, just say "no thanks" and leave.
How to deal with a very detail oriented manager? So I come from an agile workplace and generally prefer to ship whenever something is good enough for the public, but not perfect. However, my line manager is detail-oriented to the extreme and makes me spend days re-doing work until it's just as she thinks it should be. ...	Ask her to re-prioritize based on additional adjustments. Give your feedback verbaly at first and if she does not change her mind, send an e-mail with a detailed analysis.
How to reasonably fight "that will do" attitude at work (when it turns out it clearly won't do)? At a company I currently work (mind you, as a junior), we (as in IT team) are responsible for both the hardware (building the equipment from provided parts) and software (developing applications) parts of the job. However, ...	Once you've persuaded your colleagues that there is an issue and there is a better way, your best chance of success lies in finding an ally who does have some influence and credibility with the decision maker. Over time, you can begin to propose solutions to larger issues. Present to management a BUSINESS PLAN - not a ...
Physical assault in the workplace I work as a computer programmer in a medium-sized, Russian IT company. I had a conflict with a colleague, Bob, where he physically attacked me. A few months ago, the colleague returned from obligatory military service in the airborne forces. He became somewhat aggressive to put it mil...	The manager should take it upon themselves to have a quiet word with the guy and probably it will all blow over. By not calling/going to the police, you've shown this individual that it's ok to escalate to physical violence. Proving you've been assaulted may be difficult, so it would be easier to prove this if you had ...
Job search in another country? So, because my partner has been offered an excellent position abroad and I would like to join them there, I am about to start a job hunt in another country. Unlike my partner, who was living there at the time of their search, I am still living in my birth nation. Other than the need to c...	There isn't really a difference in how you approach this - just apply as you normally would and be open about your situation when it comes up (don't "request a Skype interview", just say you currently live in the Netherlands and In theory, some employers may not want to fly you over despite being eager to interview you...
Is it rude to change my work schedule more than once? Last week, in order to make up for time lost during a work holiday, I asked my manager if I could work a few extra hours each day during the week. After my schedule was adjusted, an event came up requiring me to reschedule. I emailed my manager, and had Thursday ...	Ask your boss what is and is not appropriate for changing your working schedule. It also depends heavily on how difficult it will be to replace you if you request another change.
Boss thinks I'm incompetent, and I really am, but I want to keep this job CONTEXT: I work as a software developer in a very small company (10 people, we all work on the same floor) that specializes in open-source software. I'm on a trial period that is supposed to end in September. It is a very convenient job for me....	From what you say you really want to keep this job, but I'm pretty sure it's too late for you.
What do I tell my office-mates when my work location is moved to another building? My work location has been moved to another building so that I could be closer to my boss and he could supervise me more easily. I have been instructed to move my computer and work related materials there. I have been at my current work ...	It's not your responsibility to make everyone else comfortable with why you're moving. If they are "curious" to know the reason, just keep it brief and to the point, "My boss asked me to move closer to his office."
Sitting chairs are not comfortable! How should I approach getting better chairs with management? I work with a medium sized company. The workplace is good till now. However, our sitting chairs are not good. These hurts sometimes. I seen many colleagues are not comfortable in these chairs. I read somewhere sitting cha...	If the problem is your particular chair, and not the chair model, that makes it a lot easier to get a replacement. I would first raise this point very tentatively in informal conversations with my colleagues to find out how they actually feel about it and how important this topic is for them.
How to approach developers working around code quality standards? I've became in charge of a group of 3 developers with awful code quality in their project.To increase their code quality, many meetings have been placed and a code quality control (sonarqube) is added to CI to monitor the code and fail the pipeline if it...	That said, you and your team need to have an agreement concerning what is good code and what is acceptable code. Review every pull request they make. The key here is teaching them why it's important , not just telling them what to do. Give them a warning, in that warning, state that if they get 2 warnings, there are go...
How should I handle me and my car being mistaken for someone else with the same car who behaves inappropriately? A colleague working in a different apartment has the exact same car as I have (same model and color and the only two of the brand at my office). The only difference is the chairs, but I understand this is no...	Obviously this is a partial solution as you want to address the professionalism issues, but the other responses cover that well, just adding this as you might want to adjust your car appearance in little ways so that it's distinguishable and hopefully people won't attack your vehicle next time. First off, I agree with ...
My boss moved me to a new role. Am I legally entitled to a title/salary review? I'm an engineer but I know a lot of programming and software. I have an engineering title and used to work under an engineering manager. About 4 months ago, my manager's manager came to me and told me he was "temporarily" moving me to a rol...	It all depends on your contract - if your employment agreement has not been modified, then they have no obligation.
Time off before starting a new job I've just been offered a new job in a senior position . My current notice period is 12 weeks. I really want some time off before I start the new job. I haven't had a proper break from work in years.. My last holiday 8 months ago went tragically wrong. What would be the best way to ask...	I suggest leaving it low pressure and reaffirm that it is 100% at their discretion without any ill feelings. If you have PTO or some form of vacation left, some companies do allow that to be taken at the end of the employment, but not all do this.
I only signed a payment contract and I don't have "job description". What do I do about tasks that seem out of scope? Note: I am an entry level Web Developer in the US. I started my current job a year and a half ago. At that time, I was right out of college and eager for a paycheck. I didn't think much of it, but now ...	I would suggest that you and your manager sit down and discuss the direction of the department and find out what he/ If the pay isn't there for your financial goals and the scope of work is consistently falling outside of what you want to do - try and find a new employer that will respect your career and financial goal...
How do I ask if I receive a bonus? In previous years, at the end of the financial year, I have received a bonus.It's Now 7 days after EOFY and I still haven't received anything.I don't expect one, but it would surely be helpful at the moment as I have a tax debt and car registration due. I report to the CEO of the com...	The only way to do it is to ask nicely.
Is it ethical to use public channels (e.g. social media) to bypass or expedite official B2B support channels? Anyone who has spent any reasonable time on Facebook or Twitter probably saw it happen already (or even did it themselves): Someone has a problem with a product; The company producing the product has receive...	Such a practice is not unethical. If you are the person responsible for those decisions, go ahead, as long as you are prepared for all the possible consequences. If I am a customer paying for a service and you are not fixing my problem, hell yes I'm going to cause a stink, especially in B2B scenarios.
What salary should I ask for when interviewing for a role that is above my experience level I'm a junior developer interviewing for a role that requires a few more years experience than I have (mid level). So far I have been doing well on coding challenges and interviews thus far and I have a meeting soon to discuss sa...	I would not suggest offering a lower amount just to get the job. But seriously, do not be afraid of asking for a decent number, specially if you have passed the interviews.
Who do I use for references when I have no experience? I'm a student with no job experience. Who should I ask to be a reference? It's summer so I'm not sure if I can use teachers as references since their phone will be the school one. I have volunteer experience, but my volunteer director can't be contacted at this ti...	Another resource would be family friends for whom you've done work of any kind. Teachers/faculty are excellent references. Anyone who can vouch for your work ethic and responsibility under any pseudo-professional context will be good enough. Many college professors/teachers work summer hours (teaching is not the sole r...
Employer says my position is being dissolved and replaced with another Job Title yet same duties? I am concerned on what to do in this situation. My employer notified me that my current Supervisory position is being dissolved and will now be called a "Team Leader" position. They also said that I must re-apply if I want...	It is an indirect way of laying you off (assuming same pay).
Should I mention my current, financially unstable employer in cover letter? My current employer, a software development company, unfortunately took a significant financial loss when the main client started having funding issues. This has left my employer in a position where it can no longer support full-time developers...	As a hiring manager, I wouldn't expect you to write about your employer's financial situation in your cover letter.
How do I list an internship on my resume? This summer I'm working a full-time, 9-5, paid internship at a major company. Since the position is full time, I'm not entirely sure how to list it on my resume. How do I list an internship on my resume? Should I differentiate between jobs and paid internships? To be more spe...	I keep both jobs and internships under one category, Work Experience , on my resume, regardless of whether they're full time or not.
Is six weeks before end date too early to ask for an internship extension? I'm currently a junior in college and am in an unpaid internship position for the summer. The internship started six weeks ago, and is slated to end the third week of August - therefore I'm about half way through the internship at the moment. I'...	Absolutely set up a meeting with your supervisor as soon as possible to talk about your intentions.
Manager asking me to tell on others Recently some new people started in my department and several have been unprofessional to the extent of openly discussing their salaries with anybody with whom they are working. Because they are (so I've been told) making more than some others who have been in the department for year...	In the US it is perfectly legal to discuss your earnings with fellow employees.
Can I justify a period of unemployment, used to focus on personal projects, to prospective employers? I have worked as a software developer at a small company for just under a year now, and for various reasons I have decided that it is best for me to leave the company in the near future. Initially I was planning to lo...	As an employer, I would not think better of you if I saw a nine month period of "unemployment" on your resume. If this is your first job, leaving after less than a year to work on personal project might look like you don't really have a sense of where you are going.
Handling situations when my subordinates require my help but I can't attend them? As a first-time technical leader that is dividing his time between teaching and managing and also working on my own assignations I'm having a hard time handling certain situations, all of my subordinates are in a learning process and litt...	I find scheduling people for 30 min on a calendar is very helpful as you can tackle several problems at the same time in a one on one kind of situation.
Inquiring About Drug Policy After Employment I started work last week at a small (~10-15 employees) tech company in California as an intern. Since marijuana is legal here for both medicinal and recreational use, I've been considering pursuing medicinal marijuana to treat anxiety. I already obtained a doctor's recommend...	Since you weren't tested in the first place, I'd say it is unlikely the failing of a test (for THC) would automatically terminate you if were to be randomly tested, especially if it has not been made clear to you that it is a drug-free workplace. For me, the deciding factor would be my relationship with my boss, my tak...
Company name first or post name first in CV Somewhat related to this (closed) question: As a recent graduate with limited experience, is the company name or the work more important on a CV? In very many CV templates I find online, I see that the entries in the Experience section are formatted something like Company ...	If every title in your resume is the same or some variant of the same thing, putting the company first makes more sense, because putting focus on a somewhat meaningless title above where you worked just doesn't make that much sense.
What are the advantages for the employer to set flexible hours? My situation is quite similar to this question: How To Negotiate Flexible Working Hours In order to help me to "build my case" I wanted to know what are advantages for the employer to let their employees have flexible hours (with core hours). Here are s...	Flexible time costs the employer no or little money, but can be a huge benefit to the employee. If this is a 9-5 business, there may never be an advantage for the employer.
Is this a case of bad team management, or am I taking this up wrong? We are implementing a new system at work. It's a huge change; changing over from an older system. It has been in the pipeline for 2 years. Three of us have been working on it now for about 6 months. One part of it involves introducing a whole new set ...	Without knowing your manager, I would guess that your manager simply saw the comment from your coworker as being a valid criticism and decided that if this employee, who wasn't involved until recently, had had the insight to make a valid criticism of your design, then perhaps this employee would be a positive contribut...
What to ask for in an annual review when I'm planning on looking for another job I've got my first annual review coming up at my current company. It's a startup, and their processes are very informal. It was announced a while ago that the company office is going to be moving to a location that's going to make my commut...	I would not look for the promotion if you are definitely planning to leave soon.
Calling in sick and no sick leave available I have no sick leave available but had to call in sick. Is my employer allowed to call me and make me come in to work? <Q> No one can compel you to attend work if you are sick. <S> Depending on your contract & regularity of your sick days they can start disciplinary proc...	Employers can make someone come in when sick or lose their jobs or have some sort of HR write-up.
Do recruiters in India consider the profile/person who have already received another offer? I am in a situation where I am serving notice period as I have an offer in hand, but I am trying to find out if I could get some other offers as well. But the problem that I am facing now is, during the initial discussion with ...	But starting a new application from scratch when you already have offers is not in the best interest of a recruiter - unless they have a company on hand that is looking for a candidate very urgently and you look like a good fit. There is no written rule but it is possible that they do not want to pursue on ethical basi...
How to respond to unprofessional email from boss? I just started a new job on a three month contract last week. After completing a mockup my boss had to present he sent out this email. For context "Bob" is the developer who has been working for the last four years on this project, and has written 90% of the code, and ...	If you feel you must respond, keep it short and indicate that you want to discuss it in person. Consider leaving your feelings out of it. Get your point across about work.
Asked to "Keep an Eye" on Female Colleague when Working Alone with Other Male I work at a large, multinational corporation in the US. Other clarifying details will follow my question. At my workplace, we have an office, upstairs, a lab downstairs, and a data center contained in the lab itself, as a separate room. Tod...	I think speak to Alice in person and ask her to clarify what she meant, especially 'taking advantage' part. Tell her that you are worried if there is a safety issue you need to be aware of. If anyone is uncomfortable working with someone else specifically because of their gender then that is their problem that they hav...
Explain leaving because of "sinking ship" factor? Around a year ago, I joined the company as a software engineer. At the time, the company had software as a pretty core part of its business, but since then, the company has been having problem turning out profits, and around a month ago, the software development team ...	Salary cuts are sufficient reason to leave, as it is a change in the employment agreement. There are exceptions to layoffs, sometimes they can be a very good thing and increase motivation. Some generic reasons for leaving are; I am looking for new career opportunities
What to do about a colleague who's intentionally irritating me at work? The office I work for is a start-up that is doing web development and freshly started software development and a colleague of mine with whom I have been in university (same classes and everything) is now my colleague at the office too, but we do di...	The next step would be to go to your manager again and tell him that this person's behaviour cannot be ignored, that it deeply upsets you, and (importantly) that it interferes with your work. Don't give him any context to bug you about. If you need to, take a walk.
How to transition to a non-academic job after completing a PhD? I'm going to start my PhD soon, however I don't wish to linger on in academia, as finding career stability is difficult. I wish to move on to a non-academic career post PhD, but have zero idea how to go about it. What should I be doing during my PhD and af...	use your time at university to build broader, soft skills that you use in the workplace. During your PhD, you should do exactly what your advisor asks you to do and what is good for your thesis/courses etc. Be at conferences, be active in professional groups and societies.
Job aspiration not in accord with field of study I am currently studying for my engineering diploma and I will start my last year in September.The specialization I chose is embedded systems which I enjoy a lot, however I feel this is not what I want to work on (at least not right after my diploma). Let me give you som...	It's certainly possible to have a successful career without a relevant degree (unless it's something like law or medicine, where it's presumably strictly required). The advantage of having a degree related to the job you're trying to get is that it easily proves to your employer that you possess a certain level of know...
Is it OK to ask a manager for a future reference, when the manager is leaving? I have been with my current company for just under a year. In that time I've been able to form a good rapport with my current manager. He just announced he was leaving the company, with no word yet on his replacement. My situation is this: ...	There's nothing inappropriate at all. No, but he was your manager and can answer how good an employee you were.

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