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Potential job offer and dealing with current employer I have been contacted by a potential employer with a role that looks very suited to my background. I am the CTO at my current role. The CEO is a good friend of many years standing, and we have been involved with this business for almost 20 years. However,for vario...	If you are expecting a better salary or any other arrangements, its better to discuss with current employer first before searching for new job.
Can I ask for a company car for 1 week from my work when they are sending me to a different site So I work at Location A in the UK and have done for 2 years, it is about 10 miles from home so each week my commute is roughly 100 miles. I have been told for 1 week I need to go and work at a different site at Location B ...	Request that your employer provides you with a Hire Car for the week, and you claim back fuel used as an expense; Request use of the company pool car for the week, if they have one;
(How long) Should I indulge my new co-workers? I started in a new position, in a new company last week, after 5 years in a similar position in an other company. There are two other guys, both twice my age, doing the same job, and a manager in a remote location. My job is a new addition to the team, it has been just th...	If the most egregious thing you can find is them saying you should validate a form before you send it, maybe you should wait to see if there is a pattern of behaviour. Before you decide to indeed get off on the wrong foot, find out what your expectations are from your manager. For some things, I'd expect them to stop c...
We suspect colleague is stealing company code - what do we do? Context I work at a mid-sized company, where everything is proprietary. As with all software companies we use distributed version control, meaning all employees have all the code on their computer at any time. Recently the team lead for our mobile produc...	Report this and do it now (or as soon as you can reasonably pull the information together). Depending on your companies structure, you may optionally wish to copy an HR person as well. If your company has a security officer, that would be your best option.
How do I effectively conduct interviews for adults with special needs? Recently when the company I work for released an advertisement for a software engineer, we had an applicant indicate that he was on the spectrum (autism) and would require a safe space for participating in the interview. Since its a very small com...	Their request for a safe space also suggests that they have a high enough level of self-awareness as to what works for them, that you're not going to have the interview go very badly. Once you get that set of requirements you and others can look at your working environment to determine if you can make "reasonable accom...
Leaving a job that I just took based on false promise of a raise. What do I tell future interviewers? I was approached to fill a position in an organisation, and during salary negotiations, I was told that they wouldn't budge on the salary because employees were expected to get a pay raise in April the following, and i...	When asked why you're job searching you can explain why you left your previous position.
Recruiters pushing for interview without sharing important job basics first Asking for a friend who is an IT-professional based in Germany, who just finished his vocational training/apprenticeship 6 months ago. My friend has been receiving job offerings via XING and LinkedIn for over a year, however during his apprent...	Ask for more detailed job specs in writing before you waste your time with an interview.
Should I avoid writing a LinkedIn recommendation for a terminated employee? A former employee who was a direct report of mine, and who I recently terminated, is asking for a LinkedIn recommendation. The individual was fired because the quality of his work (software engineering) was not up to the standards we need, and...	I am afraid that I could open myself to claims of withholding relevant information if I write a positive recommendation with no note that he was actually terminated. So there's no reason for you not to write a recommendation given that you admit the employee failed because your company didn't support them well enough(!...
How to exclude myself from informal activities with colleagues? This may sound bad but please consider that I'm truly uncomfortable with these kinds of activities. I'm a junior software developer, I work with an amazing team and I get along with everyone. I'm very thankful for the knowledge that everyone has shared wi...	All you can do is politely decline when asked to attend. Also in some ways it can be a career boost further down the line to have some informal networking with those in charge. If pressed just say you're going to pass.
How to arrange candidate lunch break during interviews? We typically arrange interviews without a lunch break but have realized that is too tough on our candidates. Interviews are about 5 hours long. What is the best practice about coordinating lunch with your candidate? Do you take them out to lunch/order in and eat ...	I recommend getting one or two employees who the candidate is not directly interviewing with but are also responsible to show the candidate the general area next to the company and the lunch spots in the area then bring them to one of the places you would recommend as this is also a setting point of the company. But wh...
How do I get an internal transfer in a large company? I (28, female) work in a very, very large software development company. I've been in my current team for over 2 years and feel like I want to change. My current manager (since August) knows I want to change. He told me wants me to stay here but also that he supports...	Sometimes the best thing is to know people on other projects who can tip you off to a potential opening, or who can recommend you to their manager.
Should I disclose a disability that requires me to use a medical Bluetooth device during the application process? I'm in the process of applying to jobs where security is a significant concern and foreign Bluetooth devices are often not permitted on site. However, I use such a device daily to manage a disability. It is...	If you have a disability which requires a bluetooth device, but you're interviewing in a company where an unknown bluetooth device may be perceived as a security threat, it's likely in your best interest to disclose your disability (and the device). You can refuse to mention that you have a disability, but I think this...
Should I answer honestly if asked why I was late one day when I was actually in an interview? I had an job interview today that went well and I accepted the job offer. The interview was in the morning during work hours so I had to make an excuse about why I was late coming into my current job. I just said that there wa...	It's not a good idea to not show up for work and then suddenly have an excuse as you arrive for work. There are ways to tell the truth without revealing what the truth is and you don't have to create deception either. Lying is not the best option to avoid confrontation.
Can my former employer sue me if I don't give them the photos I took (taking pictures was not part of my job description)? I was hired by a company to run demos and do merchandising for their product. Managers found out that I have experience as a photographer and asked me to run a photoshoot for them with the promise ...	If you are able to transfer the photos to your employer, and actually did so, subsequent to the termination of your employment, this could be considered evidence that you illegally retained possession of their data.
Promoted to Supervisor "line manager" of peers (new position) but don't seem to have any authority in practice - how to address with boss? I was a de facto 'senior' member of a group of 5 - not recognised by title or salary but I knew much more than the others, was the "go to" person for everything, etc. Then this was...	If you are unclear what your roles are now, you do need to approach your manager and seek clarity.
Should I always counter a salary in a job offer? I received a job offer in writing. The salary amount is either within the average or above average for the city the job is in (depending on the source of information), for someone with my experience. I was encouraged by some people that I should always counter any offer...	If you have one offer that you feel is safe: make a counter offer for all offers that you feel are less good.
How to deal with a toxic coworker? So, our main tech lead is a very knowledgeable guy who’s apparently been keeping the place afloat for years, but he’s quickly becoming my least favorite person. He just won’t stop speaking badly about LITERALLY all the people we work with. It’s become so routine that he regularly cal...	So by speaking badly of everyone else, he might try to manipulate you (consciously or not) into thinking he's the only one who can solve everything and that, if there's some problem, it's the other employees fault.
What does permanent full-time position mean in Sweden? What does permanent full-time position mean in Sweden? Does that mean it is a lifetime guaranty for the whole working life period? Or such a work is rare in Europe? <Q> Full time mean 40 hours a week (unless you have a better ”kollektivavtal” a contract between the...	Permanent positions, on the contrary, do not "expire" and don't have to be renewed, and they are in place until the employee quits or is fired by any reason.
As a now self-employed consultant, should I apply for work at a company I was previously let go from? Context A recruiter is advertising a role, and I can tell from the description that it is a previous employer of mine. This is an employer that "let me go" in the past. It's a consultant position, so I would be going...	I don't see a reason why not to send your CV and apply.
Should I provide my employee company-paid training/conferences for non-work-related skills? I am a manager of a software developer whom I really want to retain because he is a high performer and a joy to work with. In our 1:1 meetings, he has expressed the desire to learn a skill which is not quite applicable to his...	Yes, if the company has the budget, you definitely want your employees to enhance their knowledge. I would advise against using business resources and time for such a thing
How do you deal with an office worker passing gas in a corporate office This happens regularly, once, every morning around the same time without fail, right before he goes to the bathroom for a while (not hard to guess why). He makes no secret of it, lifts one leg, does what he feels he needs to do without any regard ...	Either way as others suggest, approach them about it, but respectfully and in private if you can rather than loudly outing them to the whole team. The fart could be a sudden "get to the bathroom" warning shot. Your colleague could have some kind of bowel condition (Chron's, IBS, whatever else) and might have less contr...
Insisting on a job description before directly applying to company This is very similar to the question below, except that I'm curious if people feel that it makes a difference if it's coming directly from a company instead of a recruiting firm. Insisting on a job description before submission to company Essentially,...	So, the answer to the other question is your best option: be happy if you at least have a job description.
As a junior engineer I have been put in charge of a project outside of my capabilities. How can I communicate this to my management? I am currently working as an electronic/software engineer at small Australian company. I started here as a part of my work experience required by my university. After I graduated, I have...	You need to go through the following steps: asses your current level of knowledge; asses the company's needs of engineering; based on the delta, make a list of topics on which you need more training.
How should I address an interviewee who is more experienced than me? I'm working in India and have been asked to take an interview of someone for a particular post. I was asked as I am the only one here who uses the technology required. I wish to know how I should refer to the interviewee considering that they are qui...	So in that vein, treat them the exact same way anyone applying to the position your age/experience would be.
Manager told a colleague of mine I was getting fired soon My line manager has told one of my colleagues that I am going to be fired soon. This manager has already been verbally warned about undermining me and spreading malicious untrue rumors' about me and things I apparently said, which cause major arguments within...	Don't know if "misconduct" is the word but surely this is something unprofessional to do.
Team member trying to take over management of team I'm the line manager and lead developer of a small team of 4 people. I am new to the role and currently ramping up my knowledge of the domain and internal technical architecture. I'm very laid back in my management style. As long as we're delivering new features and t...	Seems to me like they are motivated and want to get stuff done.
I’m having problems with coworker, should I quit? Okay, I’m just trying to get through college, and I work full time at a gas station during overnights. I get along with all my coworkers except the new girl. She is just absolutely out there. She is constantly talking about weed as if it’s a fix for everything. She hand...	If you are planning to leave this job not far distant in the future, I think it's worth just trying to ignore her or be transfered; or, if she is actively doing unprofessional things or sabotage you in any way, talk with your boss right away.
Should I be honest telling my current boss why I want to move? Some background story:I moved a couple of times always to big cities, due to my last and current job I moved in a small city. My first year here wasn't really a pleasure for various reasons (racism, different cultures, people not open minded, prejudices abo...	If you were personally very friendly with your boss or teammates, you might wish to express your feelings. In any case it's not a good look. You don't owe anyone an explanation of why you are leaving.
How can I politely request that my colleague reduces the number of trivial help requests? Background: A colleague of mine has recently been moved to my team for which I have been given a more senior role in. The colleague is a very friendly and enthusiastic individual that I get on quite well with. Situation: Now t...	There is no harm if you express your feeling about this, as a personal feedback. Organize regular meetings with this new team member with the express purpose of going through their queries and how they're progressing.
Should I be payed for overtime? I'm an Italian junior developer at my first work experience, I was hired barely 1 year ago. I'm currently working in a project for a start-up, one of my company's clients. I joined this project a few weeks ago, but there are some of my co-workers who are on this project since the beginni...	In fact, if you do unapproved overtime, it is often stated in the contract that you are not entitled any compensation for it .
Applying for a job and grad school at the same time, knowing I would leave for grad school if possible I'm currently two years out of undergrad. I will be laid off soon as a result of my previous employer being acquired. Really unfortunate timing as I had already been planning to apply for Fall 2020 masters programs th...	Unless you know that you are leaving in August 2020, then looking for a job that will expire around the same time may lead to having to deal with unemployment next summer if the grad school plans change.
Compliance: Boss asked to buy software for team, that i built privately I work in Germany in the private sector, medium size: 2000-5000 employees. I work in an IT Department. Short Version: Boss asked to buy software for team, that i built on my own time I didn't build it with any intention to sell it to my Company...	It is VERY important to work through all contingencies & potential conflicts BEFORE agreeing to something like this.
Being asked to give notice of resigning when I am only transferring to another department Is it common or Legal for a Company to ask an employee to put in their two weeks in to resign just to apply for a job in a different department within the same company, in the same building? <Q> It's not normal, length of service...	I've certainly never heard of requiring someone to resign just to pursue such another position within the company. This is very unusual in my experience. It may or may not be Illegal that does depend on country, it's not asign of a good employer in any case.
What to learn about a large company to prepare for interview questions for an Intern position? I have got an interview tomorrow. I am told that they will surely ask questions about the company. The company is one of the world's largest investment management firms so it's hard to learn everything about it since there i...	Large companies also tend to have unique cultures within various teams at times, so you can try learning about the culture of the team etc that you will end up joining.
Don't have the hiring manager's contact info. Should I send a thank you email via LinkedIn? I learned from the recruiter that the hiring manager is the CMO, who I presented to (along with two would-be peer and a Director) a couple days ago. But I don't have the hiring manager's info. Should I send a LinkedIn message t...	The sentiment is nice, but either thank at the end of the interview or after hired.
I'm working remote and company may want to change that I joined this company around 1.5 months ago on a contract basis. They are mainly based in the USA but there are 2 other employees in the UK including me. We have been working remotely and just meeting on Mondays to discuss the upcoming week of work. They've just...	It seems that they are going through a fair amount of work and will expect you to join the others in the work space.
Stop engineer from planning "bully projects" I work for a enginering company where a few senior engineers got into a large fight that caused a lot of concern. The more senior engineer "stone walled" the not as senior engineer apparently, and the junior engineer now runs an "automation team", whose job is to find inef...	If your team is actually doing tasks that are very easily automated, I would personally look into retraining, as all industries will be looking to automate their work force (like if your job is literally following a manuscript, you should be slightly concerned that your aren't developing many skills or could be made re...
How to advance career into an advanced management position when no opportunities exist? I'm a software engineer but want to advance my career into management, ideally in something like a senior architect role. However, I have no idea how to do this, because the company I work for is very small and there are no such ro...	If you don't want to go the people route (ie, you don't want to be a manager), you can try the project management route, and get better at planning work.
Are there drawbacks to first releasing all features, and then fixing bugs? It has been decided that the software engineering team I work in should: write code for all the features our product should include by date X after date X , only fix bugs I want the best for my team and for my project, but have some doubt...	It's important to note that you'll likely never ship a feature that's 100% bug free, but at the very least you'll have high priority bugs addressed and a roadmap on when to fix the other issues.
How to maintain composure when a dedicated employee gets fired without any proper clarification? This can happen in any workplace especially in those workplaces where a collaborative mindset suddenly gets invaded by autocratic and top-down mindset and new rules are forced on people, with examples being made of those w...	Know when to walk away: if upper management is behind the decision, there will be no appeal to reason, no fairness, and no mercy. If you are being reassured by your peers, you will be less likely to blame yourself. A CEO I once knew gave me this advice: Collect people and ask for help.
Being told that I can't have a raise because of contract restrictions I work at a large international company, but technically sent here as a contract worker for a 3rd party. Initially, this job was basic phone tech support. There is also a "second level" that they can promote employees to when there is an opening, but...	I would say this is a great opportunity for you to be able to get some experience as a developer, and to be able to put development experience on your resume.
Feeling bad about going home at the end of the shift Does anyone also feel like they should stay extra hours at work or feel bad if leave on time while others are still there?I don't have a shift sheet to fill or any control of my arrivals/departure at work. My bosses told me I'm doing 9am to 6pm and that they want us ...	This could be because of your boss or because a colleague wants to get a promotion, or because there is a correlation with people leaving early and them being fired, etc etc. We each need to find our own way, without regard to what others do.
Can I reuse the code of an application written in my spare time if it has been deployed and used in the internal company network? I have written a small application to offer a service to all employees where I work. This was done outside of work almost 100% using my personal laptop (only small fixes were done at work mo...	Check your contract though, there may be something along the lines of 'all code you produce during your term of employment belongs to the company'. This is a "small application" written by you so it should not be that much work to rewrite from scratch.
Is it unethical to take a can of soda from the kitchen fridge after work hours? At my company there are three kitchens that are stocked to the brim with sodas and seltzer waters. They're there for us and we're allowed to have as many as we want. Prior to leaving the office I'll make a pit stop to the kitchen and will ...	Yes, if you find yourself in really hot water over something else they might feasibly choose to use it against you. Stop taking the sodas on your way home. If you become the guy who won't even take a soda at the end of the day without asking management, you are going to earn a reputation of being extremely honest which...
As external consultant, how to deal with client employee who can't deliver? I am in a bizarre situation. I am working as an external consultant on project basis. I am not a standalone consultant and I am an employee of a company providing consultancy services. I have talked with my direct manager as well as with my t...	If this is an issue that impacts the quality and timeliness of your work, you should encourage your manager to discuss the challenge with the client sponsor of your work.
What happens if employment cannot be verified because the company went out of business? What happens if employment cannot be verified because the company went out of business? <Q> For most employers, this won't be an issue or seen as a negative in reviewing your resume/application. <S> There are a variety of ways th...	There is no reason you cannot prove your employment at a company.
Given a second assignment for job interview. Big no or not a big deal? It seems to be a mini version of the first job interview assignment, for which I submitted a huge document and turned into a huge presentation, presenting it over an hour to the CMO. I was told this may be the last round, but am now given this assig...	Asking for yet another task after that is, in my view, rather unprofessional.
Working for a big company "through" another small company. Can I say I'm working for the first? Scenario : I'm 20 (pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering) and a self-employed IT consultant with VAT number and everything needed here (Italy). For the past 2 years, I've been working for BigCompany (very big company)...	You don't need to say that you worked for the large company. If you do not have a direct relationship with BigCompany, some people might have problems accepting your statement as true.
Should overtime be evenly shared amongst employees? I work in the hospital industry. My question is, is my boss in all her rights to offer extra hours to the same people and not all her employees. It’s not evenly spread out to all my colleagues including myself. <Q> is my boss in all her rights to offer extra hours to...	In general yes - unless you can prove they are excluding certain people from overtime offers because of some characteristic (e.g. gender, race) that is protected by law where you live then they can offer the extra hours to whomever they like for whatever reason they like. What your manager does is not illegal, but if i...
Email suggestion for a rogue email from my manager Following scenario happened with me and my manager. Please suggest what should be the reply-email. Recently, I fell sick on a Sunday eve and had to drop a sick leave email to my manager stating that I won't be available on Monday for work, due to personal health issue...	Depending on how cheeky you want to be, you may want to suggest to your manager that despite being sick, you can come into work anyway, although doing so would put the manager and everyone else in the office at risk of becoming sick as well.
Does a company have to pay a new hire to fill out new hire forms off the clock? Just curious if it's justified for a company to have me fill out all new hire forms (including job specific forms) without compensation and on my own time. I'm used to filling these forms out during work hours when I begin a new job and was...	If it were me, I'd let it go and just get on with my new role. no unless you have it in your job offer that they will compensate you for any fees that you have to incur in order to finalize your employment. Any form of compensation will certainly be a nice gesture.
How to start pursuing a "developer" path? I am currently looking at possibilities to doing developer type jobs but I realize I dont really have a real "portfolio" per se, so I was thinking of what projects I can do to demonstrate my skills. Just to give a little background: my last job was in the visual effects field,...	If you prefer doing your own projects, just pick a language that is relevant to what you want to do later, as already pointed out in other answers, and do something in it.
Should I tell now my company my intention to quit in 3 months, though my notice period is only 2 months? I have a notice period of 2 months with my current job (in Germany, if that should matter). I've already signed the contract for a new job starting on the 1st of January, so a bit less than 3 months from now. Shou...	When giving your notice, there's a notice period your company has to respect (depending on how long you've been working there, is set by the government).
My company wants to hide the fact that I'm leaving by announcing I'm on a sick leave I'm working for company A. Company A is outsourcing me to company B, and company B is outsourcing me to the company C, where I work on a project for a client. I'm leaving the company A soon, and my boss does not want me to talk about...	Don't lie, and don't start a fight that you don't need to have.
Misclassified as part-time when working full-time Background: Working in the US in Wisconsin. Started at Company X as part-time (9am - 2pm) Transitioned to full-time hours (9am - 5pm) Recently discovered that I was still classified as a part-time employee According to Company X's employee handbook, 40 hours a wee...	Talk to a local labor law attorney.
Is it appropriate to screen out a job candidate because I had a past sexual encounter with them? I'm hiring for a contract position through an agency. We're a small investment company and I am one of the people this position will report to. The agency sent me the resume of a candidate that looked great on paper. Howeve...	If there are things about someone that I know from past encounters with that person that might interfere with them doing the job I would absolutely take those into account.
What's a good way to foster an environment where colleagues feel free to express their opinions, if I'm not in a management role? I'm a developer working in a team of around 10-15 people, with almost two thirds of them working remotely. We use scrum, and have daily standups, sprint plannings and other meetings over con...	The way we do this is by letting it be known we plan to ask everyone at the end of the call/meeting if they have any thoughts or questions and what action items they took away from this. If the management style "punishes" any error and overloads with work anyone who dares to speak, then the silence is well placed.
Worked a Job, but wasn't paid, what are my options I started a new job, worked over 48 hrs, and then they rescinded their offer for employment. I signed their offer before starting work. Are they still required to pay me for the hours that I worked even though they rescinded instead of "firing" me? If so, how can I g...	They are obliged to pay you for all the hours you worked.
My department was culled, not sure what to make of this situation I am the lead developer in a team of 7 (inc. business analyst and a digital designer) for a multi-million pound turnover company in London. The company itself has around 100 employees. My team just finished a major project successfully, the relevant dep...	Maybe they are restructuring, they know your value and therefore kept you. In your case : the company has proved that, WHEN they want to let you go, You will the last person to know, You must prepare Yourself for changing a job, cv, letter of recommendation from your current boss, looking at offers, if they want You to...
What is the proper etiquette if a person unexpectedly meets someone he fired? What is the proper etiquette if a person unexpectedly meets someone he fired? For example, if a person is at Starbucks and meets a former employee that he fired what should he do? <Q> What should he do? <S> What would he do if he met anybody ...	If they say hi then say hi back and just be polite and move on. Just because you fired someone, that doesn't mean you should act any differently than you would with any other former employee.
Worried about getting fired, but would like to give 2-3 months notice I’ve been at my job as a junior copywriter for nearly two years. The standards where I work are very high and I’ve been struggling to keep up. They are concerned about my lack of progress (despite my efforts to improve up to this point) and have said...	I think you would be far better served to decide what you want to do after this job, get everything in order, give the normal or required notice, then leave. Let someone look at the financial impact of quitting vs. being laid off; quitting can cost you thousands.
Manager keep on voicing general opinions which I don't share at work, what would be an appropriate reaction? I used to have a very chatty manager that wanted to spend some time at work chatting about all kind of stuff. This is more or less normal I think. What was a bit weird was that my manager used to hold a lot of ...	Chances are they feel the same way about your opinions than you do about theirs, so it's unlikely that any good can come of trying to challenge each other. It's not professional of your manager to do this at work, but it's also not the end of the world either. The correct response depends on the person in question.
What is recommended “good” attire for a male in management at a tech company? I am not asking frivolously. I’m starting a management role in a mid-sized business software company in Philadelphia. I come from a finance company where I wore a suit and tie every day. The younger staff there were very focused on the brands...	You can always start with your current outfits, then joke about how you’re overdressed, then buy clothes that match the standard. It varies wildly from company to company.
Is it OK to call company for more details about a job post (not an application)? I would like to ask whether it is generally considered OK to call the HR department of a company to ask for further details regarding a job post (not a job application ). I work in the Civil Engineering sector. I am currently looking f...	If you have any questions about the post, it is better to ask for more information than submit an application and it ended up being a waste of yours and the recruiter's time. Yes this is always OK. Rule of thumb: When in doubt, always ask. The manager could be very busy or it is just against policy.
In the process of redundancy - shall I disclose this to potential future employers? There are cuts in the company I work for and I've been one of those selected for redundancy. In my case it is going to take a few weeks. Both before learning about it and afterwards I applied to positions at other companies. These appl...	However, disclosing the process of redundancy would make my negotiation hand weaker - if a prospective employer knows that my current employment is coming to an end they might try to offer a lower salary.
Do you celebrate paying your mortgage off with colleagues? Where I work it is normal for colleagues to bring in treats on their birthday or when they return from holiday. I'm in the situation where I've just paid my mortgage off, at the age of 31. Obviously I'm really proud of this, but also modest enough to know that...	-- I think it would be perceived in most cultures as either bragging, rubbing other people's noses in it (as a couple of the other answers suggested) or possibly worse, a kind of crass virtue-signalling where you are implicitly saying "look at the sacrifices I've made, that you haven't!" I see colleagues celebrating ha...
Contacting 'references' that are not on the reference list I found out that the CEO/hiring manager finds non-listed 'references' (generally via LinkedIn) for the later-stage candidates, and contacts them without asking permission. These non-listed references are generally strangers to the CEO/hiring manager. Is conta...	Expecting a candidate to explicitly ask for non-listed references to not be contacted is, in my opinion not good practice. IMHO, it's perfectly ethical to talk to anyone who might know about your abilities before offering you a job,, other than someone at your current employer. As far as your question if this practice ...
Is it reasonable to negotiate adding "senior" to a job title? I have an offer for a Ph.D.-level research job from a top company. The compensation package is attractive, but I'm thinking about whether I should negotiate the job title. From my research, roles that require similar qualifications and experience both outs...	You can attempt to negotiate anything that is important to you.
How to handle discussions about 401k in the workplace I work for a company that offers 401k plan with a solid match. 6% but it vests over 3 years. Anyway, people always tell me to contribute and they discuss amongst each other how much they contribute. Usually they say they contribute maybe 2-5-10% to their 401ks. I'...	You handle conversations about your 401k in a similar way you would handle any other personal finances chat.
Office space bait and switch I've worked at my current job for about 4 months. My previous stints are 10 years and 6 years. After my interview, I asked to walk through the office and see what it is like. Unfortunately, my now-boss walked me through a completely different part of the office from where we sit, on anothe...	Prospective employers will ask why you're leaving after such a short time, and I would be honest; job and environment were not as described.
Reducing neck and shoulder pain while at the computer I recently started a job in assisting my company with operations. This essentially is a software job, so I spend my 8 hours at a desk. I sustained an upper back strain before starting this position that did not fully heal before starting. I now find that sitting at ...	In particular, having the top of the screen too low can cause neck strain - at least, that was what an ergonomics person told me when advising ordering a monitor riser to lift a monitor up an inch.
When describing my skills, what is the short form of "I'm sensitive to others in the office and help them work together"? I am very sensitive to how other people are doing in the office. In the past, I have helped people having a bad day, listened to their wild and fantastic and angry stories about coworkers and manage...	Empathetic people have a tendency to put themselves into "other's shoes", meaning they can perceive and understand well the feelings and postures others have.
How do I "dress in layers" when I need to stay business casual indoors? Winter time is coming soon, and that means having to wear a lot of sweaters outdoors. At the workplace, I can usually get away with a nice sweater without any patterns on it, thanks to being in a programming field with little client contact. Bu...	Here’s an article that recommends wearing an oxford or dress shirt under your sweater, or using a blazer over your polo, but not combining polos and sweaters.
If an offer has several contingencies and clearing them takes longer than 4 weeks, can I back out of the offer? I was offered a position with several contingencies (drug test, background check and management interviews). It's been more than 4 weeks since I was given the offer and I'm still waiting on the background che...	You can back out of a job offer at any point in time before you start the job.
Heard back from recruiter 20 minutes after a thank you email, with no discussion of next steps I had the final round of a long interview process with the hiring manager Tuesday and was told he would discuss with the team and get back to me after a couple days. It’s been a couple days, and while I’m trying not to read i...	That sounds like a standard noncommittal reply and/or actually being friendly.
How can I make sure colleagues do not feel like I accuse them of doing something wrong? I work in a small company in Thailand, SE Asia. I am originally from Europe. I live and work there since many years, we all speak English in the company, and normally communication works fine. I am responsible for IT and IT securit...	Make sure to reassure them that they are not going to be punished, just that you have noticed unusual activities and wanted to confirm if they were legitimate or an attack. Give them a scapegoat which is not yourself.
Are there any disadvantages to taking my employer's increased offer, even if I am likely to leave soon? My employer is about to make me a new offer, giving me a promotion and a raise. Based on what I've heard unofficially, it's good but lower than what I was hoping for (and they know this). Meanwhile, another company ...	But even if you leave, it's always better for you to leave with a promotion and a higher salary; this can only be useful when you negotiate a new contract with a new company. With at-will employment (and assuming that's what this is), both employer and employee assume the risk that either party can end the relationship...
Insomnia, first shift. Should I quit without two weeks? So a little backstory to this (little personal but I'll spare most of the details). I just graduated high school and I work at McDonalds (This is my first job). At home, it's just me, my dad, and my little sister. I have to babysit my sister as my dad works 12 hou...	But if you explain things, the manager may be able to find you a different shift. And even if you give two weeks notice, your duration at McDonalds will be too short to put on your resume anyway. I'd also avoid caffeine for about 8 hours before bedtime. Your time-shift is more significant and more drastic - however, si...
My former employer doesn't count training as part of my time with the company..? I was with my previous employer for one year and within that one year they have a four month training period. After leaving the company I've applied for another position at a different company. I received an offer letter and I am now in pr...	I think your former colleague is mistaken.
I'm an engineer with no experience of managing people but will be in charge of hiring help soon. How can I prepare for it? I am a mid-junior-ish engineer who joined the right startup at the right time as their first employee. I do various embedded software related things for the products we develop but as most of what ...	While you are the one who needs to do the learning, you should ask that the organization help you.
Respect and Code Reviews How do you respect your boss when he asks you to write the code in his fashion for no objective reason other than he likes it that way? I submitted my code for review and passed all lint checks and presubmits. I got throttled by a code blocking code review. I got no accolades on my success wi...	Assuming that your boss requested these changes for no good reason, you should have shown him that there is a price to pay: A delay in other work. If you're asked to rework something do it on their time (unless you were previously given contrary instruction and you did it "your way").
How much transparency about runway should I expect from startup employer? I work for a startup as a senior s/w developer (2 years). The company recently made some people redundant and re-focused on a smaller product set because of lack of investment.As part of a "get everyone fired up" meeting, the management shared so...	I can tell you that there is nothing more motivating to those who choose to stick around than complete honesty. If you were surprised by the redundancies, if they haven't shared all the financial details so far, then there is no reason to expect them to suddenly become open and honest.
What is the best way of dealing with a work colleague who triggers my anxiety? I am in the unfortunate situation where a colleague who literally sits at my bank of desks constantly triggers my anxiety. This has progressed over time and can be anything from: commenting negatively on emails sent, passive aggressive resp...	If your manager doesn't act and try to solve the problem, you can escalate it one level, but that's a conversation that might bring you undesired results. Talk to your manager and highlight more people are impacted by this.
How to respond to a passive aggressive implication of gender bias I work as a research assistant for a woman who has a Ph.D., when we first met for my interview she introduced herself as (First Name) and since then I have always referred to her as (First Name) in emails. She has never corrected me or asked that I c...	You should tell her that you meant absolutely no gender bias at all, but if she would prefer, you would be glad to refer to her as Doctor as well rather than using her first name.
How to ask for re-evaluation of salary and conditions when you are paid much less than the job market standard? I'm a software developer working remotely for a company in a very developed country. I started working for them for a very minimal amount of money, because I just wanted to get started and hoped that once the...	From what I've seen and read, getting a job with a different company is the best way to increase salary even if your company is not ripping you off that badly.
Posted negative review of an employer on social media, manager replied saying I have sexual harassment accusations I work for a company that does marketing. They send me around to different stores to give out samples of products. This particular company has been unfair and dishonest in the past. I have reduced my time ...	You should do nothing, and hope that the currently-scheduled shift stays scheduled.
What options are there for getting help with job hunting? Especially abroad 2 months ago I decided that I didn't like the life I have in the town I moved to a year ago for my current job. So, I dusted off my CV and submitted it to every site I could think of, expecting to get a phone call in the next fortnight. I got ...	Contact a recruiter, they can be annoying but they will do this work for you.
How can I ask for help with my handicap not being able to write? I'm a software engineering student that will be starting an internship soon. But I got a big disability that can't be seen. I can read text perfectly but I can't write on paper (which is usually not a problem as a software engineer). Most importantly my o...	Ask a friend at work or a fellow intern to proofread your work.
I'm struggling. Burnout over years and multiple companies - now come to a head at current company & not their fault - how to finally get ahead of it? (I'm a contributor here already but created a throwaway account because I don't want it to be associated.) Background: I've worked here for about 18 months as a 'subjec...	If you are financially comfortable, have earned vacation days (I hope you have, after all this work !), or if somehow burnout is covered by your medical insurance, you should definitely look into the possibility to take a long time off.
Employer masquerading as recruiter to decide which employees to lay off I work in the Canada office (Ontario) of a large US tech firm. The firm has had a few lackluster quarters, and appears to be preparing for a few rounds of layoffs. My company, AwefulCorp Inc. (made up name), apparently created a new company (i.e. ...	In places where the company needs a good reason to lay you off, an interview with another company is most likely not a good reason to lay you off.
How to proceed with salary negotiation offer? I applied for a job and passed multiple interviews that went well. Last Thursday I had the last interview until now. It was with HR department. I know in some countries salaries are double checked at the very beginning of the hiring process but in the place I am applying t...	If you believe that you're worth what you asked for, then hold firm to that.
Is there a reliable way to climb up the ladder? I'm in a developer role, and applying for developer positions since around 3-4 years. I'm in a moment in my career where I'd be willing to lean toward a managerial position as I feel fit for the role, however I have little to no prospects how I'd be doing this. I could a...	Bottom line : you can get necessary experience. Ask for advice about what you can do to prepare to get more responsibility. By communicating: teach. Sign up to teach night school.
New job, getting pulled into co worker drama I started an ER registration job about 3 months ago, and there are two coworkers responsible for my training who are going through some teenager level of drama. Apparently, since I am friendly with both of them that is a problem. I am not interested in their issues, but on...	If you have another job to move into where you feel the working environment will be more calm and supportive, then just hand your notice in and leave.
Confused about my career I have 20 years of experience and right now I am working in a FANG company as a Senior Software Engineer for the past two years. Most of my career I focused on technical skills and whenever I changed jobs I always looked for more challenging technical projects. However, I find that in big compa...	You should work on what you want to work, not on what your friends are working.
Is it ethical to single-out and fire someone for drinking at lunch when the manager and co-workers did the same? After 28 very successful days outperforming others in the office, I was fired. From my first day the manager and 5-6 others would have lunch. Manager bought drinks. I thought this was unusual, but most of th...	But if you are prohibited from drinking during work and you did it anyway, it's probably within their rights to do so. I would suggest you consider whether this could be a prank, or a sort of 'hazing ritual', or a set-up by a rival, rather than a genuine firing process.
How do I talk to my boss about lack of support I am the GIS Analyst for my company and work in the project management office. I want to preface that this isn’t a gripe about my job, I just feel the way things are being run is unsustainable. My boss manages a team of 3 people for the project management side of her dep...	Sit down and have another meeting with your manager where you say that this job is impacting your mental health and you are in the process of looking elsewhere. Be clear in terms of why you need the support, and also how many resources you need and at what cost.
My boss is motivated but is no longer engaged and suspects he is losing his job and this is making everyone feel unhappy, what can I do? My boss is very clever and is highly motivated, often putting in more time than he needs. However, recently a number of people left the company, and everything seems to have came to ...	Do your job as best you can, help your boss where you can. If the powers that be want your boss gone, you don't have the influence to fix that . You might also get a better idea of what's going on for yourself, and perhaps some useful things you can do to help things work out a bit better.
Discovered that my new job has cameras in the restrooms Location is Washington state, USA. I've been at this company for less than a week and I hardly know everyone yet. I had to go to IT today to get some stuff set up and the sysadmin had all the security cameras in a 4x4 grid on a TV. While he was working on my lapt...	Even not reporting it could be unethical, or even illegal. Putting a camera in a bathroom violates a person's reasonable expectation of privacy. The police definitely need to be called at some point.
How to manage a combo of busywork and micromanaging My job requires equal parts analysis and data display on a map. On a project I send these maps out for review as many as several times a day and incorporate changes requested by the project manager and sometimes support staff. I'm looking for advice on how to handle a...	Gather some numbers on how much time you're spending on these requests, how much time you're spending on other requests, and what other tasks are getting postponed and schedule a meeting with your boss. Start writing things down to get help on prioritization
My employer is postponing my FIRST paycheck due to a funding shortfall; what can I do? I don't think I can even file for unemployment or can I? I'm continuing to work and attend meetings. It seems like a bad idea for me to be actively checking code into their source control system if I'm not getting paid. It's a startu...	You can ask your employer when you can expect to get paid. Finally, start looking for a new company to work for.

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