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No probation period on offer letter? I have received an offer letter from a company that I have been interviewed by but the offer letter does not have a specific probation period. I have been told that it's usually on the contract? I have 24 hours to reply and I'm not sure what to do. Should I email the person (HR) w...	Even if you don't have a copy of the contract, you should ask any questions regarding the offer that you have to the HR.
Should I tell my manager I desire to start my own business in future? I work for a company now but I want to eventually start my own business.In the mean time, I want to learn, earn, and network at my current place (or another) so I am eager to take on new roles and responsibilities. Should I mention to my manager (or...	Having goals to setup a business doesn't mean you aren't loyal to your current job and employer. It totally depends on your manager and the context in which you are talking as to how your statement is taken.
Workplace and coming out, bad idea? I've had quite a heated argument with a friend of mine recently. This argument concerned the fact that my friend is gay, and is planning on coming out at his workplace. From my POV doing so is both dangerous, and inappropriate. It's dangerous, since people in his workplace might b...	It may not get frowned upon in a startups with most employees being young and progressive thinkers, whereas the same could be lethal in a traditional organisation with mid to old age employees. Is it to be done because he want everyone to know, maybe he come out to himself recently and would like to destroy assumption ...
When talking about my career, can I say I work for a company even if I'm not an employee? When talking to people professionally, the second question I'm often asked is either: "who is your employer?" or "who do you work for?" I am in a difficult position when I need to reply because: I have worked for 2 years at ...	My current position is as a contract employee at xyz Corporation.
Is unspent vacation time a good argument in pay negotiations? In job interviews, discussing vacation time (PTO) is not too clever: it signals you are thinking about time not spent for the company.Does this consequently make it an excellent topic discussing during pay negotiation later on? In a meeting this Friday,...	Companies allot time off because they know employees perform better when they use it. This could backfire in many ways: It may signal that you may be a workaholic - someone who works so hard for so long that they get burned out.
Not been paid even after reminding the Treasurer; what should I do? I am an independent contractor for a non-profit. I usually send my invoice to the president who ensures she pays me within a week of sending the invoice. This responsibility was moved to the Treasurer in May and he is yet to pay my June and July invoic...	Politely remind them to complete the payment and ask by when should you expect it to be done.
Can an Iranian get an internship at an American company(namely, IBM)? Here’s a little bit of backstory: I moved in to Canada from Iran 2 years ago with my family with just a Visitor’s Visa but after I attended school for 6 months, I got my Student’s Visa and I’ve been studying in Canada ever since (I’m a minor). Las...	You can only work in Canada if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or if you have a visa that allows you to work.
How to convince the leadership into taking designer decision with the designer The problem: Me and my teammates (medium level developers) are constantly rewriting interfaces, because leadership is not involving the company designer when making decisions about the UX. They are involved lastly in the process, only after...	There are some steps as a team you can take to mitigate this: Follow SOLID design principles. Separate the business logic from the UI in such a way that if a change is made, only the UI is effected.
Missed and returned two calls with HR so far - Should I apologize? I have missed, and promptly returned, two calls from the HR recruiter. One to schedule a phone interview, and the second to schedule an in-person interview. Both return calls were about 20 minutes or so from the initial missed call, and I apologized b...	As such, there's certainly no need to go out of your way to apologize.
Underperforming in my new-ish (~1 year) role but boss hasn't said anything even with prompting in regular catch-ups. What if anything should I do? I started a role at a new company about a year ago but due to various factors I don't think I've been able to get "up to speed" as much as they perhaps expected (it was a ne...	And read like crazy about whatever subject matter will improve your ability at this work. Look for people who have been at the company a long time and could use some interaction.
How do you tell a boss you get on well with that you're leaving? I might take a new job. I applied for a new job after a very good manager at my current company departed. My friend was promoted to the manager position in the meantime. I will be getting an offer and likely take it. My friend is under-qualified and is wo...	Don't tell anyone in your workplace that you're leaving until you have that solid job offer/contract in your hands, even if they are your best friend. But it's better to tell this near or after the date you're leaving than way before.
When and how to mention the topic of promotion shortly after starting I was offered a position in an area that interested me. It was below my career level but I was offered it with a very specific justification, which also made sense. We had a long discussion with the employer, during which I expressed that I was looki...	Then bring it up with your boss.
Is it wise to ask salary raise for a company which probably would not do it? Is it wise to ask a salary raise to your chief or just move on to another company? I am about to talk with her in a Personal Business Plan. I like being here but my salary goes under-inflation and my company probably won't do a salary raise....	Asking for a raise is your right, and doesn't mean you will leave
Are children a reason to be rejected for a job? After working for 5 years in an industrial environment I want to change to Academia. My CV matches the positions where I applied so far pretty well, but until now I have only received rejections. I don't know how to handle these rejections, because I'm not used to that. ...	Given that somehow the fact you have children has ended up on your CV, and you're having trouble landing the position, your CV probably needs a bit of work.
Is it ok to read or refer to notes on the company during an interview? I just got an interview request for a Cancer Charity next week. Since I’m ASD, my memory isn’t the greatest, and when I get anxious or nervous I often forget things I know I should know. I’m making notes on the latest updates the company has listed ...	Many/most people bring a notebook to an interview with them so you can bring copies of resume with you, take notes on what they're saying, and come prepared with answers to common questions. I don't see how bringing some notebook to an interview can harm you in any way.
Ethics of using email of high profile contacts wrongly displayed at group email Summary: Got access to email of people I would like to contact by an accident of the sender, is it ethical to contact them? A few years ago I attended an important event. The invitation was sent by accident to all participants (about 25 p...	No , it is not ethical.
Is it common to be in company for 9 hours per day when having a 40 hrs/week contract? My employer (a German AG company) asks us to stay in the company for 9 hours per day to fulfill a 40 hrs/week contract (as a data scientist). So, a typical day would be from 9-18 which includes 8 hours of work and 1 hour of a mid-day ...	Now if you're asking if it's unusual to be asked to work all 9 hours, then yes, that is a bit unusual and sounds to me like they're abusing your contract (asking for a free hour of work, basically).
Can an employer require a salaried employee to work a minimum number of hours in the US? A lawyer once explained to me that, because an exempt salaried worker may be expected to work more than 40 hrs without additional compensation, the employer can expect a worker to work around 40 hrs/wk, but cannot require specific ...	In a company that expects you to work 40 hours or more, working less could easily lead to your dismissal.
Does "you are too senior for your role" mean anything real? I complained to my line manager about another division's manager being far too junior for his responsibilities.I wasn't asking for a promotion or raise, but I was baffled by the implications of having a junior person in a very senior role. My manager identifi...	Your manager was probably trying to get across the idea that seniority alone may not be the only requirement to fill a position.
How can I prevent my current low salary from affecting future salary negotiations? In a few more months, I will be reaching the 2nd year mark of having been in the workforce after leaving university with a BSc. Most would consider my academic credentials to be above the norm. Yet, most would also question the reason as...	Finally -- you mention your current company "can't afford to pay you more" that is the oldest excuse in the book for not giving someone a raise. Accept a 20% pay rise and aim to change jobs as swiftly as possible, compounding the raises from 2-3 job changes (only do this if you feel it would be culturally acceptable to...
Do employers care about where you did your Bachelor if you have a Master's? I'm currently doing my Bachelor at EPFL, a top rated university for computer science (top 10-20 worldwide) but also very difficult. I was pondering whether or not I am wasting my time since I am planning on doing a Master's anyways somewhere, I...	Employers generally have target schools for various reasons - academic rigor, regional affiliations, research collaborations, etc., so you will be exposed to better/different opportunities depending on the school you attend (you can easily research this aspect at your university's career center). Downgrading your acade...
HR Director was insulting, should I point it out before taking new job? During my hiring process, the HR Director said I was not worth the company's offer. That I would never get a better offer anywhere because I didn't have much experience (I had 15 years). They spoke in a demeaning, rude way to push me into not negot...	My advice to you is to leave it alone. Merely mentioning about it to them without any intention of actually taking up the job won't do any good (even show you in weak light), and will end up burning bridges with a co-worker . You don't need to explicitly state it to the HR director.
How can I shift my job responsibilities back to programming? I am a junior developer. I was hired 2 years ago as a software developer in a small company (About 20 people). My job was clear: programmer. The work went very well. I developed everything that was required and completed under schedule. So I started helping ...	If talking with your manager and peers doesn't seem to improve the situation, you should talk with a trusted leader of the company. If there is programming work you could be doing, but you're bogged down with these other tasks, talk to the folks who would otherwise own them and suggest transferring the responsibility. ...
Letter closing for the cover letter Does closing my cover-letter with salutations or closing phrases like sincerely yours or yours truly make it look like an email? If so, how best to close the letter? <Q> Sincerely, seems like it would be appropriate just about anywhere. <S> Sincerely yours , or Yours truly d...	The formal way in English is: "Yours sincerely" when you know the person you are addressing, "Yours faithfully" when you are starting your letter with Dear Sir/Madam, etc
A friend from college asked me to refer him to a software job at my company and I don't feel comfortable doing it I am currently an employee in the client services department of an extremely selective financial institution. I graduated college recently and just started my full-time role a month ago. Today, a friend o...	You can tell your friend 'hey, I don't think you'd enjoy working here.
Show resume when asking for raise? I've been working with a company for a couple of years now; Things are generally okay, but I'm starting to contemplate looking for a change or an improvement somewhere... Either a higher salary, significantly more PTO, more work-from-home, etc. Something to make it more 'worth it' fo...	If your manager is trustworthy and well intentioned, the best way to justify a raise is to show your value to your current employer. I've never heard of a resume being used at an employee review. If you're truly "not excited" then make sure you know why.
Sharing sourcecode in informal startup Context: I am currently part of a small group of students/professionals which is attempting to build a startup. We are in the early stages, MVP development and validation, but not yet incorporated. Originally, when conforming the team and assigning the tasks and roles, I took ov...	I would say that giving your coworkers access to 'see' and 'tinker with' code is a normal and productive practice in startup environments. Giving away the code would undermining my relevance and would make a new way of attributing credit necessary.
Boss asked a co-worker to assault me I was recently socialising after work and my boss asked my co-worker to assault me. They did. This was very uncharacteristic from both the co-worker and my boss but it was an incident fueled by illegal substances (I don't have proof of this, but I saw at least the co-worker take ...	You should also talk to a lawyer, who can best advise you on any claims you can make against the company or individuals responsible. Seriously, go to the police.
Selling points for open-sourcing code Related to this question I'm meeting with management, trying to convince them that open-sourcingsome pieces of our codebase would be beneficial to the company. On my part, this would become a part of my public portfolio in the future. When briefly talked, the idea was not flat-...	You really need to ensure your suggestions include sections of code that actually would benefit the open source community. External contributions will need to be reviewed and tested.
What are the potential repercussions of taking company files to a new job? I have access to amazing engineering designs and calculation spreadsheets for every imaginable civil engineering project. Is it okay to take copies for use at my new job, to facilitate future project work? Very often new hires come in with go-...	If you are lucky they will simply fire you, without informing your current employer of your theft of their intellectual property. If there is no formal information security policy or classification, you should assume that all documents are for internal use only unless clearly designated otherwise. This is a completely ...
Co-workers with a lot of money and openly talk about it I recently joined the Engineering a very young company (3 years in business) who are doing very well in the market. The existing team all came from another company after they had a massive exit. So almost everyone ended up making a fortune. Then, this new compan...	The simple answer is to stop comparing your self to others. Instead of thinking about how sad it is that you don’t have as much money as your coworkers, think about how lucky you are to have so many successful peers who can share their wisdom with you.
How should you gracefully leave a company you helped start? I am a co-founder of a software startup in the B2B space. I am an engineer and have helped build much of our platform from the ground up. It's been 3+ years since we started doing this and we've raised seed funding + further funding as we've grown our custom...	Tell them you will create or choose a position that you want (e.g., Chief Architect), and that's all you will do. Speak with the other partners in an open and honest manner. Also, if you desire, offer up a per hour consultant role , where you could be available on a per hour basis after your notice period expires. Assu...
Client was a victim of ransomware attack, how do we continue projects while they recover? Our client had all their files encrypted through ransomware. They are negotiating payment of half a million dollars to retrieve data. It will take a month. They lost all their digital utility system maps for the time being. We se...	Don't pay the ransom and hope that they can "reconstruct" what they need in order to continue serving their clients and stay in business. The first port of call is to engage the services of consultants to help the client through this process.
Why cap paid time off rollover? Every place I have worked has capped the amount of paid time off employees are allowed to roll over to a new calendar year. In many cases it's a "use it or lose it" scenario, where accrued time is lost if the employee is over the cap. One year, the company I worked for significantly red...	In most cases it comes down to how much liability a company can have if they have to pay out on that PTO if it builds up to to large of a size and is paid out in one or a few large chunks.
How do I tell a coworker they are being set up for failure? My coworker has been assigned a project for which he is completely unskilled. He is really smart and will eventually figure it out, but that could be inefficient and definitely mean the project goes over budget. My manager told me in confidence that this will...	You should tell your coworker about this if you are sure that his manager is acting in a malicious manner or is acting in manner deliberately to your coworkers detriment.
I was dismissed as a candidate for an abroad company after disclosing my disability I live in Lebanon, A company abroad reached for me and offered a relocation visa to New Zeeland, I was so happy, to avoid surprises I disclosed that I have cerebral palsy, but that doesn't affect my job at all nor my independence, I jus...	In short, I would not disclose the information until you have to . You could have a legal case against the prospective employer if you can prove that discrimination has taken place . They do not want to take on significant costs associated with certain disabilities or health issues.
Bypassing recruiter after talking to company employee? I'm having a bit of a moral dilemma with a job application: A friend sent me a role advertised by a recruitment agency, who I then contacted and met with to discuss said role. Following from this conversation I met with a friend of a friend at the company to find ...	If a company uses a recruiter, that's a signal that they are willing to pay the cost of finding and hiring good people. You may find yourself on a blacklist if you pull this move.
Are practical jokes common and acceptable at work if no one gets irreversibly annoyed? Someone left a cup of water precariously balanced on the woman's bathroom door, and you can imagine what happened later. A coworker left a note on a manager's chair that said "Tack" after a disagreement. Another hid a potato in a ...	In some workplaces, practical jokes are part of the office culture (this doesn't necessarily mean a healthy part of office culture). In others, they're likely to get people disciplined or even fired. Never seen it, never heard of anyone doing it
Saying something to a foreign coworker who uses "you people" A new co-worker who is not a native English speaker uses "you people" whenever referring to a group. As in "This quarter was great because of you people." If something negative happened "You people did not finish X, Y, Z?" Part of me says to say something ...	So I do think you could help him correct his language, but there's no need to bring up the racist undertones, which might make him feel worse than he needs to.
Can my old employer save my work email records in to share path after my leaving I am going to leave my company in September, my team colleague and my manager want to ask IT to keep all my emails record under share path after my leaving, then they can drop in to search history email chains. I feel very naked as my inbo...	Legally: depends on where your employer is located.
How should I think about joining a company whose business I do not understand? There is a blockchain fintech startup that somehow found my profile and wants to interview me for a senior tech role. However, I don't understand their business at all, primarily because I don't understand finance and blockchain at all. I h...	If you're offered and if you accept a job then you can dig more deeply into the company, their market, and the technology they use to serve that market. Avoid telling any company involved in finance about your own financial situation ("broke" - your own words).
My two team members in a remote location don't get along with each other; how can I improve working relations? I recently became the line manager for a team of engineers, which includes a two-people subteam based in a different location (very far away from here, I haven't had a chance to visit yet, but it's something I...	Regardless of how they feel about each other, as a manager you need to have an expectation that they communicate effectively when they need to . You don't need to make it personal, you don't need put any of them on an unconfortable position and also don't need to make them like each other.
How to answer: What will you try to accomplish in your first few months? What will you try to accomplish in your first few months? I was surprised with this on a preliminary phone screening interview for a technical position and my answer was, to be honest, not good. Notwithstanding that, even after a few days I am s...	If you're not sure what your intentions are then just say that, and follow up with your reasoning about why you're not sure yet and the broad outlines of what you'd do to determine what you'd like to accomplish when you've learned more about the job and/or workplace. Also, don't oversell yourself by making bold claims ...
How to increase tolerance to incompetent co-workers I'm aware of similar questions had been asked before. But this question is more about myself: how do I increase my own tolerance? I understand that there is the Dunning-Kruger Effect . So incompetent people don't know that they're incompetent. But it does bother me...	The point is, if you see bad practices, swiftly and politely bring it to attention, so you can work it out ASAP. If you can find an ally in your workplace, it becomes a lot easier.
Potential new partner angry about first collaboration - how to answer email to close up this encounter in a graceful manner I'm a in-house translator at a company. We sometimes test new freelance translators to help us when we are short of in-house resources. One of our criteria for collaborating is to have the same t...	You can reply that the technical aspects created you lots of costly extra work (that should explain to her why it is important to you), and that you will not be using her services in the future.
Ask for a paid taxi in order to arrive as early as possible for an interview within the city Recently I have had the great opportunity of experiencing a company paying for a flight to make an onsite interview. This may be common in the US, but not where I am or the people I work with, it was a great experience. Unfort...	Just get them to book and pay for it. If they really want to interview you and there are obstacles in the way, they'll pay $Tens - $Hundreds to remove them without a second thought. However, I would try to learn if they have a lot of transit users before the interview, as that would still be your mode of transportation...
What are AWS requirements for Senior Software Engineers? I'm seeing a lot of senior engineer jobs that require Amazon Web Services (AWS) experience in addition to software development experience. Can anyone expand on what this means? Does it refer to working with AWS instances, creating servers etc. or is there a deepe...	Furthermore, I would expect a senior engineer to understand security-related topics and tools on AWS: IAM, roles, policies, VPC.
How do I know if I suck at code reviews? I’m a senior frontend developer. My career is going great but I feel like I'm terrible at reviewing other people's code. There’s a much higher level of complexity that I can understand when its code I've written compared to reading other people. I know this is true for everyon...	If the code requires you to remember lots of variable names across multiple files to understand it, then it sounds like it's potentially rather bad code (possibly too tightly coupled to too much other code.)
Why would a company skip an HR interview? What would make an established company hire someone without doing an HR interview (after several on-site technical interviews) ? The interviewers said that there will be an HR interview, every mention of their hiring process mentions an HR interview, they have an HR department...	HR is not necessary for technical professions after adequate credentials are established and there is a definitive and immediate need in that professional
Could sharing my salary publicly affect me negatively in the future? If I was to share my salary history for my entire career publicly, could I get into any strife down the line? The motivation for sharing: I subscribe to the theory that companies actively discourage the sharing of salaries so that people don't know...	And think carefully before you share anonymously; some companies monitor their online profiles carefully and may figure out your identity. Firstly, it may be in breach of your employment contract or company policy.
How to address a suspicion that my co-worker is not reviewing my work? On each project we submit drafts for peer review. Whenever one particular colleague of mine performs a review of my work, she always returns it with no comments. I always get comments from everyone else. This leads me to suspect that she is not revi...	In its simplest form, there should be at least a checklist document where each of the experts involved in review should write "checked and approved" and put their signature next to every action they should have performed during the review.
Not sure whether I'm really so bad or people's expectations are unrealistic I joined a consulting company and was staffed on a project. I have several years of professional experience, I'm not a recent graduate. I worked as a consultant before, so it's not like I don't know the field. However, this situation happens t...	No reasonable person would expect this of you on your first day on the project.
Suggestions on job hunting for a new CS graduate I just graduated from my CS masters degree and am trying to find job. I have no prior work experience and I am in a pretty confused state about what I should be doing. I was told to do leetcode by a lot fellows and was suggested that it is the only technical stuff I sh...	Furthermore, you should try to learn or strengthen topics that are valuable in the industry and kinds of job you want .
Should I add my personal dreams in my life to my portfolio as Software Developer? I hope I am posting this question on the right website. I am making a portfolio as a professional in software development and I am wondering whether I should mention my life-dreams. For example, one of my dreams is to speak 4 languages. ...	By all means talk about your personal goals when asked at interviews, if those goals demonstrate that you wish to add value and are relevant to the company you're interviewing for.
How to ask manager if I am about to be laid off? My company has many offices in USA and the rest of the world. Many teams or individuals work partly or fully remotely in this company. Many people have quit the company over the last few years and some were laid off recently in my time zone. Our stocks are not doing well...	Also, asking your manager likely won't be helpful.
Asked my boss if he can avoid scheduling me after 6:30pm I have been at this company for 3yrs 7 months. Before the schedule was made, I emailed my boss asking him if he could please not schedule me after 6:30pm because I don't know when my car will get fixed, due to my financial situation. He already knew that my car w...	As for your current schedule, ask your boss if you can swap schedules with someone else. The specific legalities of what the employer can do are different based on country and possibly state. Some people are more flexible than others so you may be able to have your ideal schedule.
How to annouce a first name change in the workplace? I am currently going through the application to legally change my first name. I don't identify with my current first name anymore and it is not representative of the person that I have grown into. I have worked for the same small business for the past 10 years as a...	The clients who you have less contact with, simply let them know the next time you interact with them. When you talk to your staff (email, or meeting, or one by one, as you prefer) stick to the way you exposed it here and to your boss, no need to complicate it. What happens, when you don't kick up a fuss, is others wil...
Coworker refused to to their assigned task; how to mention that in upcoming meeting with a new boss after a move inside the same company? A while ago, I was asked to coordinate measures needed to complete a task. The task was set up to support an important customer C. One sub-task would have fallen to coworker X, who ...	The best way to talk about "dark spots" is to be able to describe and show evidence of what you've learned.
My boss told people I am pregnant without my permission I work at a daycare, and because Fifth disease was going around, I had to disclose to my boss that I am very newly pregnant (Fifth disease can be dangerous in the early stages of pregnancy). This happened a few weeks ago, and since then I have also disclosed a f...	You are not overreacting. Anything you tell your boss in confidence should be kept confidential unless there's a serious, business-related reason to disclose it. You don't need to tell them you don't want the information shared. Your first step is to talk to the boss and tell them how they should change their behaviour...
Should I leave a "Why do you want to work with us" form field in online applications blank, if I already have a cover letter ready? As I am looking for a job online, I am being confronted with online applications, and so, by different form fields. Some companies asks for a CV and Cover Letter with two distinct input ...	No question in an application form should go unanswered (unless it's innappropiate).
Is it ok to record my colleagues around my workplace? I work in one of these open office plans (which now I dread) and there is a bunch of guys around who make really offensive jokes. I'm not all PC but these guys really cross the line. I want to bring this issue up. I was thinking of getting evidence by setting up ...	If its against company rules then your going get fired and if its against the law your gonna get arrested. Even if there are no laws or rules your going to be known as the one who recorded people and nobody is going to trust you.
Is it professional to "cold email" for networking purposes? I worked for company P over the summer as an internship. A big part of working at P was doing a project for a customer, company Q. The project was exclusively ran by the interns at P, with a small oversight from upper management. The final part of this was a d...	So, unless you left an extreme strong impact on their minds during your interaction, don't cold mail because the best case output is a generic response, but in worst case, they tag you mentally as a desperate spammer.
When recruiters request updates on job hunting status, what are they asking for? Some HR staff ask if you're interviewing in other places, and some ask to be kept informed of changes in your job hunting process. I suppose "changes" could mean you're no longer on the market because a job offer was accepted or because y...	So, basically: an HR recruiter asking this is basically saying: "I'm not sure you'd be the best fit for a current position, but I could definitely see you filling a position in the future and don't want to lose contact with you."
Can the CEO and Executive Chairman be separate? I'm part of a fairly large family business and we are trying to exercise better corporate governance after a legal battle involving a family member and shareholder. One of the concerns I have is the role of CEO and Executive Chairman belonging to the same individual in th...	In North America at least, it is very much possible to have an Executive Chairman who is different from the CEO. In the United States, the structure of your business is, to some extent, dictated by the regulations under which your business was incorporated.
Asking my current employer about the implications of leaving I am a recent graduate who started a new job about a month and a half ago. The job ended up being different from what I expected and what I was led to believe by recruiters, and I want to find a new job more in line with my career prospects. The company has s...	However if you truly don't want to work there, then continue searching for a new job and say nothing until you have another job offer in writing and signed. It is a bad idea to ask such a thing and it can only hurt your relationships at work.
How to make sure I'm not blamed for a looming disaster at a new job? I started a new job 2 months ago. I was staffed on a project as a team member in a very small team. The rest of the team are very good friends, I was treated with distrust. It was made clear to me from day 1 that my role on the project was to be very...	Find a new job asap, and then, after you have a written and signed offer for that new job, give your current employer your notice, without even bothering to explain what they're doing wrong.
Degrading talk when resigning job. How to handle this? A friend of mine works as a Nurse Practitioner and is employed under an MD in his private clinic. The MD used to be very professional and approachable at the beginning when he started practicing his own, but once he started establishing his business, he turned out ...	Leave it alone and take comfort in knowing that she'll be leaving in the blink of an eye.
After being employed for 8 years, being asked for past references Out of the blue and after 8 years working in the same company my employer is asking for references for two employers from the past. Can they do that? <Q> An employer can do anything which isn't forbade by law or contractual agreement. <S> In your sit...	If you can provide two people who you know are going to give you excellent references, I would provide them. If they want to get a references for your quality and behaviour you can reasonable ask what possible purpose that would have.
How to politely say 'no' to a request from a manger to work longer hours? I'm a software developer, contractor. I work 8:30am to 4:30pm with a 30 min lunch break, I made this very clear when I started. I think legally I'm meant to take 1hr lunch break but I want to leave earlier so I can go to the gym before it gets a...	If you value this job, I would find a solution and be accommodating. You can simply say "I have other commitments and am not available outside of my current schedule.
Should My Non-Technical Boss Try to Code? This question is as straightforward as it sounds. Do I have the right to demand that he stay out of my projects due to fear he'll not know what he's doing? He basically googles things and tries them out. This sounds like what I went through in my beginning bootcamp days. I no...	If they want to do some programming, and expect it to go into the company's products or production code, and if it is your responsibility that your products or production code are of high quality, then their code must be reviewed, and rejected if it has problems, until these problems are fixed.
What to do when product managers don't give proper requirements? I am a QA in the IT team of a big global company. Our company expects that requirements/expectations for development and QA work/stories are written by product managers/PM and/or business analysts/BA. Most PMs/BAs seem to set the requirements well for st...	You can try getting some of your team members involved in the requirement gathering phase itself, so that your team can collaborate with product to develop proper specs.
Can I work extra hours freely and voluntarily? I work as a software developer for a company based in Spain. I really enjoy developing software and actually I do it in my free time quite often. In my team we have a long list of "nice to have" features and tools that do not affect our production code, but would ease our...	So, The best person to ask about this would be your boss, to check if you could work on these items in your extra time, beyond the usual work. Many places allow/encourage/expect unpaid overtime, some places discourage it (due to burn-out) or there may be regulation issues (such as mandatory breaks depending on hours wo...
I was reported to HR as being a satan worshiper I'm not a satanist. I recently bought a phone case with the anti-possession star from the TV show Supernatural printed on it. It's a personal phone, but it's on my desk all day so I can see if I get a notification. Sometimes I chat with friends, but I also get work calls/...	Do keep in mind that Satanism is rather controversial in many parts of the US, so displaying occult symbols could make co-workers uncomfortable, legality aside.
How likely is it, in a technical interview, that I will be asked about a skill on my resume that is not in the job description? For example in a software developer role: On my resume I write down the languages I am fluent in: Java, SQL, HTML etc... and in the job description they specifically only mention Java related...	It is quite likely to come up.
Suffering from burnout - change jobs or take a break? Some background : I currently work in a small/medium company which was my first solid job after graduation (I had worked for a year in different temp roles). I have worked at this job for almost 3 years growing through multiple roles from a temp to a junior member...	Focus on what your personal needs are (less stress, better work/life balance), what you've done for the company in the past (lots of great work), and what you want things to look like (someone to pick up some load
Why are CEOs generally fired rather being demoted? Rather than firing a CEO, he may do a good job as CTO or CFO or even a General Manager(GM). Why is it always 'get out' for CEOs? <Q> It's not just CEOs. <S> It's pretty unusual for anyone in a leadership position to step down and take a lower role in that organization....	Demoting someone is extremely demotivating, the assumption is that this person will be resentful, have trouble accepting instructions from people who were once peers or subordinate, will have no reason to assume they have a shot a promotion, etc. Whether for a CEO, a middle manager or just an individual contributor, it...
How to answer "What makes you best fit for this role"? This happened last Monday. I was interviewing for a Financial & Risk Advisory position at one of the big 4 Accounting firms. Everything went well but I messed it up at the very last question of the final interview after almost 12 hours of process which was "what ma...	Ask the Hiring manager (if you know which one of the interviews it is). Try to practise answering such questions in the mirror, or ask a friend to take a mock interview consisting of such questions. What you want to look for is things you've done which show how willing and able you are to learn new things, above and be...
How to navigate an embarrassing mistake I created and recover? asking for a friend As part of a small project I wrote some code some months ago. The code passed my tests, code review, UAT by business analysts and everything was fine. When the time came for me to request that it be loaded to production I had a gut fe...	There is human error coupled with defective processes, or multiple humans making errors, but if it's important, it can't be down to a single person making a single error. Someone in management needs to stand up and say, in front of all, that they are pleased to be sorting this prior to the production phase and get all ...
Putting in 2 weeks notice, but if I leave there is no replacement; how to address this? I’m feeling extremely guilty about putting in my 2 weeks with the company I currently work for and here is why. I’ve been with this company for 4 years now and it’s only been the pharmacist and myself for the past four years. Som...	Simply put, replacing you and your skillset is the responsibility of the organisation, not yours. You just hand your notice period, serve it, and move on to you new job.
Coworker assigned his work to me with little notice; how to handle this? My coworker who likes to push his work to other people emailed my supervisor with me as CC. Email goes like this: Hi Team Lead, Here’s the task assignment for tomorrow. A. WORK WORK WORK - assigned to Shiniboi B. ANOTHER WORK - assigned to ...	If, after this, similar situations happen again I would consider talking this with your coworker and supervisor directly (but professionally).
Fired from job - left my Gmail, Stack Exchange, LinkedIn, and other personally owned accounts logged in. How do I proceed? I left my company on bad terms yesterday. I was ordered to leave immediately, take my documents, never come back to the company, and even to never meet my boss in life outside work. The problem is...	Logout all active session , By changing password.
Is it acceptable by "professional courtesy" to ask about a salary range in a job interview? I'm a web developer with two years of professional experience - I spent most of this time being relatively underpaid*. It has put a strain on my motivation and to some extent, on my life, and because of it, I want my next job to...	If you're a hot candidate with a lot of seniority (or perceived seniority/value), then asking them about their salary range might yield great results and prevent you from leaving money at the table later. Nonetheless, there is no harm in asking, and it will provide you with a vital information for basing you decision.
How to ask your company to participate in humanitarian services? In light of the recent damage to the Bahamas cause by hurricane Dorian, I’m wanting to do what I can to help. Originally I had an idea to contact companies like Pepsi and Walmart with regards to shipping pallets of water to the Bahamas to assist with the...	If there's no-one at your company who looks after this sort of thing (or none that you know of) then the first thing would probably be to speak with your manager regarding it - they might not be the person who can green light or handle this but they may know who can .
Manager told me to give training to other employees. Does this mean that he can fire me? My current manager called me in today and asked me to give training on the technology that I worked in i.e. Power BI. He suggested I give training during 3 weeks for 2 hours daily or something like that. Currently, there are a few...	Just because you are asked to train someone doesn't mean you will be fired.
Should I disclose to company if the interviewer for a job is close friend? I have a campus recruitment drive at my college next week. One of the company's panel/interviewer is my close friend. Before the process should I disclose this to anyone in the company or at college? Or should I do it during the interview so as ...	This is really up to your friend and his/her ability to be impartial in the process. We don't disclose conflicts because we think friendships are bad, we disclose them because it prevents the conflict itself from creating problems. I've been hired before by a close friend, people learned this but because I was qualifie...
Are fast interviews red flags? So, I've applied for a software dev company. I've had one 30 minute interview where we talked about my experience and their tech stack (mostly me asking what they use). After that, they gave me a 3 hour test that I'd managed to complete and we had a feedback call where I just explained ...	If you're concerned, do some research on the company and the position before you go. The speed is not necessarily a red-flag by itself. I wouldn't consider what you described a "fast" interview.
Should I quit my 2-semester-long internship now? And how to do so? background: I'm having a two semester long internship with a local small (only 2 formal employees including the boss, and the rest of the 10 people are all student interns like me) financial consulting company. I told them that I'm willing to work 18 ho...	If you're going to college to learn what you're doing, quit college. The value proposition is usually based on what you're learning and how little you're making.
Is this good to say congrats to CEO on completion of x years? Is this good to say congrats to CEO for completion of x years in same company? Would it give a bad impression that a lower designated person saying congrats to CEO? <Q> I think in this case it all depends on <S> how well you actually know this person . <...	This is very minimal professional courtesy and at the end of the day it wont really mean anything. However, if you know the CEO, meaning you have had a conversation with this person and would be comfortable striking up a conversation with this person in the elevator, then I don't see the harm is saying " Congratulation...
Asked to sign a confidentiality and non-compete contract, after working here 10+ years; how should I approach this? Is it normal to have a generic Intellectual Property agreement without specifically naming out what is considered to be IP/Confidential? After working as a web developer and then as a manager for the p...	Tell them that you will sign a reasonably worded contract, where they lay claim only to intellectual property that directly pertains to the work that you did specifically for the company. My recommendation is that you look over the wording, decide if they are trying to lay claim to something they have no right to, and ...
Is it impolite to write an e-mail mentioning who asked the question? Recently I was asked by my manager during a meeting to ask a question to another co-worker by e-mail. I mentioned in the e-mail "Mr. X would like to know (question)...", to which Mr. X complained to me by saying: "I didn't asked you to send the meetin...	If my manager asks me to get information from someone within the company, I will one hundred percent mention that he wants it - just because that could give my request a higher priority. What you should do is avoid any actions causing negative consequences for you.
Can I use the same recruiter that I previously worked with? There is this recruiter who I was impressed of the way he operates. The job he represented, benefits, salary and how he actually made it true that I got hired was really impressing. He is professional and has connections. In addition, he demonstrated professi...	This is not going to happen, because: Before the switch : It is not in the recruiter's interest to inform your manager, as a recruiter earns commission when you get the job via them.
Can I use a (rejected) offer to negotiate a better salary at my current job? I recently interviewed at a large tech company and was given a very nice offer; more than 3x what I currently make. The only downside and potential deal-breaker for me is that it would require relocation, which is next to impossible due to a u...	If you attempt to manipulate a current employer with an outstanding offer (your old offer isn't an outstanding offer), you can find yourself unemployed. Do not use the word "negotiation".
Asked about working overtime in startup interview, no overtime pay or equity? I'm currently in the interview process to work at a mid-size startup which has been operating for 4 years and with 50-100 employees. One of the questions they asked me in the interview was along the lines of 'we sometimes have to work long ho...	Employees can work overtime sometimes, but if you have them do it all the time, they will burn out and then even a normal amount of work will not be possible for a while, until they rest and recover.
What to include and what to avoid in my resume and letter, when applying for a software development company? I have worked all my life, starting at 14 years old as data entry. I'm now 36. In my life I've done plenty of stuff: Owned and manned a comic book store Developed industrial control systems Start a moderate...	Emphasize the items that you feel will be of most interest to your potential employer. The answer is Yes!
What to do when workplace smells strongly of marijuana and management hasn't done anything to mitigate? I work in a decent company with good people in California (marijuana is legal). In one of the office buildings we rent, there are two marijuana-related companies. One of them is right next door to us and the smell go...	There should absolutely be some sort of way to filter the smell out at least somewhat. Anyways, if this is bothering you and your coworkers I say it's ok if you tell your manager about this and ask them what can be done in this situation.
Should I use another company as a playground before interviewing with my first pick? It's been 4 years since my first and only job interview and now it's time to move on and advance my career to the next stage. For this, I plan to interview for a big company. If that fails, I have a list of other places where I can try...	Once you feel you that are prepared, apply to all of the companies on your list, attend as many interviews as you can, and if you receive multiple offers select what you feel is best for you. Interviewing with a company for whom you have no intention of working is a waste of resources.
Is it appropriate to send an employer a LinkedIn request after a job interview? I had recently had a phone interview with the head of a company. Some hours later, I noticed this person had checked my LinkedIn profile several hours ago, prior to the interview. With only an intention to thank the person for an interview...	You met the person in a professional setting (a job interview) and are now offering them a chance to stay connected.
Manager is demanding everyone's email passwords - how to proceed? My manager told all of us today (~10 person team) to make a paper list of our work email passwords for him. Someone else told him he can get it from IT, and he said IT wouldn't let him have them. How should I/we proceed with this? <Q> (Knee-jerk reaction...	You should immediately go to IT yourself and let them know your manager is putting pressure on you to give him your passwords directly to go around IT, and see what they say. Do not - under any circumstances - give out your password
I see online Job offers that require a degree, I have work experience in the related job field but no degree. Should I apply or its a waste of time? I have 3 years of working experience as a mainframe developer (COBOL, CICS, etc). But just started studying at University this year... So no degree nor near to get it yet....	After getting experience, and working on both contract and full time, my lack of degree has been a question maybe 3 times, and an issue once (an employer who approached me, then decided they only hired people with degrees).
Did my colleague use a racial slur, or is this use of the word acceptable? I heard a conversation near me at work where a manager told her colleague that one of the female colleagues have chinky eyes. The manager, the colleague and the female colleague are all not Asian. I was taken aback but didn't say anything. ...	Such a comment is offensive in any setting.

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