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How to approach interviewing someone who you're attracted to Background story only because I think it might be relevant: I'm a 40 year old widower (for 2 years). I have not been with anyone since, nor have I been interested in anyone (me and my wife were very very close). Today I happened to interview someone and for...	If you are the hiring manager, talk with HR or your boss and ask for their advice.
Promotions usually come with raises, right? I would like to get some perspective from those who have more experience than I do in the workplace. First, I'll give some background on the company I work for: The company, Company B, is a subsidiary of Company A. As a result, Company B adopts pretty much every policy that...	The only possible advantage to accepting being taken advantage of for several years is if you gain the sort of experience where you can then get a massive raise and promotion at some other company.
Is it acceptable to give manager feedback about something that didn't happen to me, specifically? I have a coworker, let's call them Morgan. Morgan is a minority, the same as me, we are not friends but I can't help but feel some camaraderie towards them since we are in the same situation. Recently Morgan were victim of...	Mention that you witnessed an incident and how it was handled. Let the boss raise the topic of Morgan if he wants to, but only discuss your own concerns.
Getting time off for job interview I've just read the following answer:- How should I ask for time off to attend an interview? But have posted a new question anyway as I believe my situation is a little different. So I found out I will most likely be losing my job in a couple months, unless I make significant improv...	Try not to be too harsh or insisting, instead try to be friendly and come across as contempt about your request to take a day off on short notice. First, don't lie to your boss by telling him that you have: a doctors appointment
Should I raise the topic of travel allowance? I work from home one day in the week and commute to the office the remaining four days. This commute takes up a total of ~2.5 hours a day (I do not mind the commute). I live in the Netherlands with my parents, and use a rented bike as well as the train for my commute. Afte...	If everyone else gets an allowance, you should request to get the same on top of your current allowance.
One of my best engineers feels that he is slower than the rest of team, how can I determine the real problem (so I can solve it)? I have a distributed scrum team and the developer in question is one of my best (produces quality code, knows his tech stack, can communicate well, etc). However, he keeps feeling like he do...	Instead of trying to solve the root cause, just ask him directly what he wants and what would it take for him to enjoy his job and stay here. In an ideal world he would spend at least some time physically with the rest of the team so that they can learn from him and build some mutual empathy.
How should a leader behave when they miss deadlines themselves? As a leader in an organization, one has to set an example by being disciplined. But sometimes even leaders can commit a blunder, be it a consequence of workload or anything else. My friend (we are based in India) is mentoring a group of teachers who are n...	He should apologize and make sure it doesn't happen again. Shall not express disappointment and try inspiring/motivating followers for better luck next time on success Do not promise that you won't do it again
Is it a good idea to share your salary with your coworkers? Is it a good idea to share your salary with your coworkers?The intent being to support each other with salary negotiation?Or will it always backfire. Please cite real-world examples. <Q> In theory it is a good idea to be open about your salary. <S> This prote...	Personally, I've found sharing my salary to really help my career (I was getting paid less, doing the same or better work and used my newfound salary info to ask for a raise, which I got). Otherwise, if there is nothing specific in the contract that prohibits you from disclosing the information, use your best judgement...
How to distinguish which is the surname and which is the forename on a CV? I have to interview several candidates which come from different cultures and backgrounds, some of these cultures have their names on the CV as: Forename Surname Others use: Surname Forename Sometimes, this can make it tricky to work out...	I have this problem sometimes and what I do is go check a names database and match the name to the gender to the country of origin.
How can I negotiate remote work due to my phobia I have joined in a new workplace and I haven’t signed an agreement yet. It is the second day. The office is based in a church which isn’t in service but I have megalophobia (fear of a huge structure). I tried to remain calm but I got a panic attack when I visited the toi...	However it's worth asking if they would be open to working from home, then if they say no you can find somewhere else, but if they say yes then you are onto a winner. Get treatment for your phobia.
An employer is trying to force me to switch banks, which I know is illegal. What should I do? An employer has extended a job offer with the condition that I switch my personal banking from one institution to another. They claim that they do this to simplify their internal payroll procedures. I happen to know that such ...	Advise them that you'll accept their job offer on the condition that they change their bank account to the same as yours.
Negotiating a mutual parting after 6 months I started a new position 6 months ago with a manager who is very reasonable and easy to work with. Unfortunately, that's about all that has worked out. I think my boss and I are on the same page that I am not a good fit for the company, the department, and the team. Recently...	Most partings are mutual parting where employee and employer agree on certain date.
Is it normal to need relative quiet to concentrate? I never thought this was a problem until recently. I work in an office that is very distracting, with loud conversations, shouting, laughter, etc. for at least 6 hours/day. I complete about 2 hours of work per day. To be fair, management assigns very little work, so t...	If you get a headache of a headphone, you need another headphone :) So it's perfectly normal.
Is it a good idea to contact a candidate? About a year ago I resigned from my ex-employer. After my resignation, my ex-employer hired some new people.As the work load in my new company increases continuously, my new employer decided to hire some new people.A person working for my ex-employer (from those hired right aft...	But if you're in a normal hiring situation your company can either chose to ignore him, or they can ask him about his wellbeing (to rule out medical or family emergencies).
How to deal with manager who refuses to communicate with a team member? One of the newly appointed managers always keeping an eye and criticizing the habits of one of the employees. He always keeps getting frustrated for one or another reason because of him, As being close to the Employee (Team member of mine in the va...	That being said, in light of the current situation, your colleague should do the following: Request for a meeting with the manager for official review of the work and request for clarification on the decision made (to not to assign any work to them). Start using a project management tool effectively, where efforts and ...
Job title when sole member of own company I recently started a company, and as the only member, I am not sure what title to give myself. While it feels silly to spend time on something so trivial, I have a few concerns: Ideally, I want to indicate that I am operating a company rather than being a sole trader (this is...	If you have a specific focus in your career then "Founder and CEO", "Founder and CFO", "Founder and CTO" etc are also common.
Customer is offering me to switch to his company I'm working at an IT service provider. The job is fine, and I would consider my payment as quite good. In the past months I have been mainly working for a single customer. By my colleagues and managers, they are considered as a very tough customer. They're always very d...	See if there is a clause about working for a customer your current employer introduced you to.
Am I fulfilling my senior developer role expectations? I’ve recently joined a very large organization as a senior software developer in the US. This is my first senior position and my first company of such scale. I am very excited and overwhelmed at the same time. The product I am working with is very complicated and...	The best way to find out if you are fulfilling the expectations of your role is to ask your manager .
Early 20's and considering quitting my first IT job Little background. I'm in my early 20's, my previous work experience is minimal. I worked in fast food for under a year, then I worked at an electronic repair facility for 6 months before being fired (for reasons that I consider unfair, but that's not relevant to this...	Start looking for a new job right away; just don't quit till youfind one. If you have outgrown the place, by all means move on, especially if it is into a full time programming position.
Old employer sent me $0.00 - what does this mean? I received an ACH Electronic Credit of $0.00 from an old employer I used to work for over a year ago (at least, that's what the name says...unless it's a fake). I have no clue why someone would do this, let alone the HR of that company. I left on good terms and I'm co...	This could have been for a retirement account or other benefit to the employee that they did not take advantage of and where the balance fell to nothing.
Senior colleague doesn't respond to my emails I have a senior colleague with a lot of insider knowledge. He has too much information to write down at one time so I make documentation as I come across issues that require his attention. He's been at one of our satellite offices for a long time due to some projects he's ...	First, discuss it with this colleague, although you might prefer email, he might prefer calling.
Is it reasonable to ask for a day off if I have to work an extra day on the weekend? I have several projects coming up that require working either Saturday or Sunday. My normal schedule is first shift Monday through Friday, but due to restrictions from a client, they need work done on the weekend. I'm a salaried employ...	That depends on your contract - if you have regular working hours of 38-40 h a week, it's definitely understandable to ask for a day off during the week and no reasonable manager should refuse your request since they would breach applicable employment/labour-laws. As a salaried employee, you have to do what the busines...
Just quit my job, should I express my concerns about supervisor I work in a software development company for almost two years now, and I'm planning on quitting soon. The reason is that I cannot stand my supervisor (let's call him John). TL,DR: Should I tell my boss (who was the one who recruited me) the reason I quit ...	You will gain nothing by trying to force their opinion, other than marking yourself as a "problem" individual.
I made unwanted advances towards a female colleague We were joking - the interaction was good - I put my arm around her shoulder and she didn't say anything. However, I let my hand linger over her shoulder as we were walking down the corridor and she took off. She said something about being wanting to be someplace else...	You should apologize because you are, or want us to believe you are, a reasonable and considerate human being who knows he did something wrong. For the future, in work, look at the workers as your colleagues/team, not as your friends - the interaction is different (there are additional boundaries). The best way to avoi...
Calling out inappropriate behaviour My direct manager is going through a typically traumatic family event at home, and I only know this because the company CFO inappropriately shared this in front of 100 people. I think it was inappropriate because CFO jokingly shared this info in front of everyone, including my manage...	If your manager found the comment inappropriate then they may or may not choose to raise it with the CFO.
Is it acceptable to contact people from an old job interview and ask now if a job is still available? Is it OK to contact people from an old job interview and ask if a job is still available? Last time I withdrew my application after the interview and before results were announced. I was from a different country and ha...	It is absolutely acceptable to contact a company you previously interviewed at to inquire if the position is still available.
Being blamed for other people’s mistakes I had a situation in a previous workplace, where it became bullying, and I said nothing and I left the organisation, but, I wonder if this is something that I could have solved? The project was audited by an internal auditor, and as it had not met it’s milestone targets, and th...	If you owe up to your own mistakes people will generally be less angry when you point them out theirs.
How to decline invite to team dinner when I have a prior engagement? I am being invited to a team dinner which I won't be able to attend as I have to go for swimming coaching classes every evening. I don't know how to decline the invitation and also politely tell them that I am a team player but I have personal issue...	Just say that you have a prior engagement that you can't decline, and that you're unable to accept this invitation. You can politely decline explaining that you have other engagements or personal constraints. I think the answer to this question depends on what line of work you're in and how high in the hierarchy you ar...
Using MFA on client owned computer I have had a pretty long-term relationship with a client. We develop medical applications and part of our arrangement is that they lent me a dedicated computer to use for all the work I do with them. This has worked out well, but recently I upgraded the operating system and it's now...	The easiest and most practical way is to enter the phone number of your private phone.
How to deal with obsessive people? Characteristics of the Person:- Dogmatic and doesn't have a full stop in his conversation. He talks what he wants to talk, and isn't interested in what others want to talk or anything outside the scope of his interest. He just comes in says hello and tries to repel the conversation to...	If you do it firmly but politely, it actually works well.
Can I be "unfired"/can my layoff be canceled? Context A family member of mine recently died, and in anticipation of the funeral, I gave advanced notice to my employer that I would not be able to come to work for a day because of the emotional strain, travel time, and schedule imposed by the funeral, and that they w...	If you want to leave, then they have given you notice, and that can’t be undone unless you agree.
Boss just abruptly quit after 13 years at the company. No replacement yet identified. Other developers have recently quit. Others seek to leave I am a recent graduate in my first job after university and have been at my current company for 3 months as a software engineer. On Friday, it was abruptly announced that my ...	Stay and ride it out, there's plenty of room for advancement and you can analyse whats best for you. If you company was purchased by a competitor, they may be preparing to shut it down.
My company sends extremely sensitive data to a contractor in China, but says it doesn't. Should I do anything? I work as a developer in a midsized startup that has around 200 people and ~50k customers. Our privacy policy says we don't share customer data with any third party, except that we certainly do - we send each...	You might be well served to discuss the issue with your boss and see what you can learn.
After how many rows should one leave the current job/position? In the last one and a half year, I had two rows with my boss. Both times I was thinkinq to quit but somehow I remained in my position. Just for an explanation, by rows I mean exchanging several emails with strong comments on productivity and un-kept promise...	And when you think your job is at risk, or when you think you want to leave, you first look for a new job. If you're civil, and your responses are measured, you should have nothing to worry about.
Should I respond to feelers for companies I'm not interested in? A friend of mine recently did me the favor of spreading the word that I'm looking for a job in an online community of CTOs. I've received a few feeler emails from a few companies thanks to his recommendation. I'm interested in some and I'm uninterested ...	If it's the company's reputation/personal disinterest in their industry, the email may be enough.
Should I accept the job offer even if I am getting paid less than my current position I have a job offer from company A which is a start up in its early stages and its not making a profit which is the reason why the company cannot offer a higher salary. They are offering me a salary of 60k(edited) per annum and SARS w...	It all depends on your personal situation as to whether you take this gamble, or whether you look towards a different company with a higher salary.
How to handle "afterthoughts"? I am not sure how I can phrase it better, but I feel I have an "afterthought" or "on the hindsight" approach of thinking. I am, for most of the time, unable to think of appropriate things to say in an extempore manner, however as soon as the conversation is over and I reflect on it, I ...	If it's something on the spot, you can always take a moment and ask for time to think like "I will think about it and give you my opinion in a couple of hours or tomorrow, I need to digest it better".
Is it legal for my employer (UK) to ask personal questions? My employer in the United Kingdom has been requested by a third party (whom we, the company, work for) that all employees complete a security related interview involving personal questions such as if we have any issues in our marriage, if we have any problems ...	Nobody here can say for sure if these are protected questions. This isn't normal in any shape or form, the sorts of questions you are talking about do get looked into to one degree or another when you're going through some of the more rigorous security clearances and while I've had third parties require clearances to w...
How to deal with recruiters who won't set specific times and who want to just call whenever they want I am currently interviewing and usually the first contact with a company is with an internal recruiter. I have found most recruiters don't want to set up a time for a phone screen. They give only vague times like "Tues...	If you text me a day or so in advance, I'll give you a time slot when I'm free, and we will arrange to talk then. Sign up for a service like Calendly or Google Calendar Appointments. They expect you to have a job, and it's normal to be unable to make personal calls at work.
Is it appropriate to ask for a raise in Sweden? I joined the mid-sized IT (500-1000 employees) company located in Stockholm, Sweden over a year ago. When the yearly salary reviews happened earlier this year I was missed (because supposedly there is a rule that you need to work at least 9 months to be eligible for a sal...	You can always ask them, as already stated by others it will not hurt. Just make sure that you have tangible evidence to show how you are providing more value to your company than before.
Is it bad style to ask for why a previous candidate was not hired? This is similar to another question but with a bit of a twist, so I think it warrants existing alongside the other question. I am in the process of changing jobs, so I have been applying to quite a few positions over the past 3-4 months and been fol...	And, the chances that the prior hiring result will actually be meaningful for your criteria - in a way that you cannot independently verify yourself by doing research or asking your own questions - are pretty much zero.
Is the company wrong for punishing me from my Bradford score? This year I quite severely injured myself and had to have an operation leaving me out of work for 3 weeks. The company have included this in my Bradford score which makes it much worse. Other than that in the year where I work full time, I have had 2 sick da...	Realistically if someone looked at the case and you had a valid medical reason for the absence they shouldn't give you a warning - but that's just it, it's really something that depends on if someone just saw the score and gave a warning because they blindly follow the score.. or if someone uses the score and then asse...
Are workplace reorganizations that result in a change in job duties without employee consent a violation of the original job contract? There was a reorg at my company and my job duties changed. Pre-reorg I was doing data analysis (I'm a statistician), post-reorg I was assigned non-data analysis duties (more like a busi...	In the US, your offer letter does not contractually guarantee that the job duties remain the same. Well, it depends on the exact wording of the contract.
Re-applying for the same company after rejection. Email the prev. recruiter or apply in the website? Scenario: You apply for a job, do seemingly well in the hiring process, go all the way to the end, but the stars don't align and another candidate gets the spot. A few weeks later another position open in the same comp...	If it's a direct communication from company, or you noticed the job post on company website while following up, apply in their portal.
Ethical to interview after accepting verbal offer? Company A offered me a deadline to accept a verbal offer (email). It was pretty detailed regarding salary, benefits etc. I have accepted said offer using email. Now Company B wants to have a final-round interview with me. Is it ethical to make it to their intervie...	Until they have sent that contract to you and it has been signed, everything is still up in the air. You are ethically bound to be honest (in most situations) , and if you agreed to work for someone then that's what you must do.
Reviewing old code database, how to start interacting with the dev team? TL, DR: There was this software product being developed in my company, I needed to review a lot of the codebase. How do I talk to the development team? The not-so-short version: Due to several reasons (which include lack of documentation, not k...	That's where you're supposed to start, by reading through the documentation. Communicate your goals on why you’re doing what you’re doing
Should I tell recruiter where I have decided to go? I accepted an offer from Company A. Company B is asking where I decided to go and what made me make that decision. Is there any harm to letting them know? <Q> Should I tell recruiter where I have decided to go? <S> No, it's none of their business. <S> Informat...	If they're honest about wanting to know why so that they can address their deficiencies then that certainly can't do any harm. You can tell them in the most general terms, but you don't have to name the other company.
Why would a president director also needs to interview candidates? I have little work experiences (2 years). In my first and second company the final interviewer is always the manager of the unit i will work with. Currently I'm applying to a new company, I'm a bit surprised that my interviewers are the recruiter(HRD)->...	It could be normal company procedure or just that an executive has a special interest.
Telecommute - How to complain about selective telecommute privileges I work in a company in USA where some teams or individuals are fully remote. Our company is trying to get people to work in an office whenever possible, even in situations where it would not make sense to any reasonable person. For example, there are ...	The best way is to make a good business case for why you should be allowed to work remotely, rather than just saying "not fair". I'd like to complain to the management about this unfairness without naming people, because unfairness breeds resentment.
Is it okay to negotiate salary and remote work at the same time? When negotiating for a new job, is it advisable to negotiate one thing at a time, or is it okay to try multiple things at once? For example, if one requests higher salary than what was offered, in addition to having several remote working days written in...	Put all terms and conditions and requirements and expectations from your side on the table at one time, in the very beginning (before negotiation starts)
What is my last working day if my one month's notice falls on a Sunday? I handed in my notice on the 15th of November. I'm required to give my employer one month's notice. From my understanding this would make my last day the 15th of December which happens to be a Sunday. I don't work weekends (it's not part of my cont...	So talk to your boss and agree together on a leaving plan, rather than arguing over Friday/monday as the last day.
How do I negotiate salary when returning to a position I just left? I graduated from college a few months ago and started a great job at a defense contractor. While I was there I met some great people and the work was very satisfying. About six months in I received a call from a recruiter who had a position that seeme...	If you can't get your old salary, it's up to you to decide how much of a hit you are willing to accept, but remember that your old employer is not a charity, they are taking you back because you're more valuable to them than a new guy they could get by calling a recruiter, not because they pity that your job hunt didn'...
No References in Job Application. How bad is it? I got my PhD 4 years ago in operations research, and I have been working as a data scientist since. I am looking to switch to careers to software development. However, I am leaving my current company on somewhat hostile terms. I don't think I will be able to get any ref...	Typically references are used in the final stages of the hiring process - and given that the CV is the thing that kicks off the first stages of the hiring process - it's not actually needed. It is likely that at least someone in your current company will agree to be your reference (perhaps a coworker you are in good te...
What is a polite way to clarify my gender in phone calls? Naturally in my native language my voice over the phone is sometimes closer to a female voice. But my natural voice is sounding completely normal. The problem is the listener in the other end of the phone will misunderstand and address me with "Miss" . I alway...	For one-off mistakes, an immediate, quick, but casual correction is usually effective. If they don't, you stop them and say something like "Excuse me, but I said it's Mr., not Miss". 3) Correct them if they continue to do it. Usually if I'm say... talking to a vendor that I'll never speak with again, I just ignore it.
What is the better career strategy? Stay at one company long term or switch often to get higher pay I am in my current role 1.5 years. It is my first job after graduating. I have 3.5 years total experience full time in the software industry. I feel like I could get a better salary if I applied for another job. I thin...	If the question does offend your supervisor, you have your answer: change jobs to get more pay. It really depends on your end goal.
How to communicate to my boss that I will quit if they do not grant me a more flexible schedule? In my company we all work remotely. We are located in different time zones. There is however, one of the time zones where most of the people are located (not all). I am not in that time zone. Other people either. Most...	Always make sure to convey that the changes you are proposing are not going to affect the team / organization in a negative way. Also show that you're ready to go the extra mile , as and when needed, to cover up for any issues that might occur because of the change.
Should I put an old programming language to my CV? I made several applications years ago programming in Visual Basic. Should I list that on my CV in part programming languages? The language is old and not developed anymore, however a few places still use the legacy technology. On the other hand, I have built working ...	If you're aiming for an old language development job, it's relevant so list it.
How to let the manager know that I am available for the position I rejected earlier I am a consultant at this company for long time now. I have a very good reputation as a person with good technical know-how, highly experienced in most of the bread and butter products of the company and being a fearless speaker. In th...	Be sure you only convey the positive, that you are excited to pursue this opportunity in the company, because of (name something like a company change in direction, technologies change, new people on the team, etc.)
Referring someone whom you know personally, but not professionally I have a few opportunities to refer someone to my current employer. I know them personally, but can't speak to them professionally. If they don't work out as candidates, will this reflect poorly on me? This is for a large company where I doubt I would ...	It is not your responsibility to vet that person--that is the responsibility of the hiring team.
How to get my colleague to work with our new Supervisor? Me and a group of colleagues now friends work for a medium sized start up. We were all working fine until our manager changed. We were given various assignments to complete before and after the change we are still given various assignments. One of my friends who...	It would involve either persuading your colleague to do his work , or removing him from the team .
My Programming Manager constantly asks for updates and is never satisfied with my performance. How do I approach this? I am an experienced Software Engineer and I have never faced this in my earlier roles. My Programming Manager does not have the tendency to wait. He is constantly asking for updates and never seems sat...	Estimate the work before you actually start working on them. Bottom line, the most sensible thing you can do is to prepare for a new job. I think we should talk and either figure out a plan to make a clean break and part ways or revamp both the long hours and your expectations around my work.
Dealing with nosy co-workers We have cubicles at work with low walls to help with collaboration. However, this also invites other behavior from nosy people too. For some reason, someone likes to listen to me when I ask questions, read things from my screen behind or beside me, etc. and I'm trying to figure out what I...	Only if you express it, and politely and professionally ask them to stop, will they know this is something you don't like. Impose some personal boundaries. Install screen privacy guards (that you can remove, or adjust when a coworker looks at your screen, but adjust back when the person in question looks at your screen...
What to do when employees are dissatisfied with the salary, however there is no possibility to increase it? I work as a consultant, and conduct an organizational climate measurement for a client company. What I found is that the workers are not satisfied with their wages (which is understandable since most of them rece...	also, if legal, one can allow the workers to do more paid work, so they can get a living wage by working more hours tax free benefits (if legal)
How to dress for a office Christmas party? I recently got my first job (internship) as an engineer and it is my first time that I am going to participate in a Christmas party where all of my officemates and my boss are there. I wanted to dress up and look conservative a little bit. I wanted to wear a little black dre...	If you have female colleagues around your age you can ask them what they usually wear to such events to get some insights.
Co-workers used a bot to have my pitch win the people’s choice award for a conference. I have conflicting feelings and don’t know what to think Last week, there was an industry conference where I was selected to pitch for my company. Things have been difficult for me professionally recently as I didn’t get a major co...	You should tell the conference organizers that you won the Bot's Choice Award through your coworkers cheating, so that they can award the rightful winner. Don't break their trust. Regardless, if you feel that you should not have won, you can simply renounce your victory .
Is two days an acceptable amount of time to catch up when working overnight? I'm typically an 8-5 worker, but recently I found out for one day I may have to work overnight. This is due to a customer that doesn't want to close during the day for an upgrade. I've never worked 3rd shift in my life so I have no idea how l...	Do your normal shift, do your second shift, go home and sleep. Transitioning back to a "normal" schedule after one overnight is not an undue burden, unless it becomes a regular thing.
Dealing with conflict in matrix management I'm a technical lead who also line manages developers. One of the devs (lets call her Alice) I manage works in a separate scrum team to the ones I'm the tech lead for. The teams do all work on the same project. Alice was recently placed into a team which has not been performin...	Sounds like what you really need to do is move Alice off Bob's project team and onto yours. You need to build a consistent culture and set of values or you will continuously have conflicts like this. Talk to the scrum master for the dev team that Bob is part of and let him know of the current state of the dev team.
Complicated working experience on LinkedIn I would like to ask, how would you deal with this not that important situation, that I am dealing with right now. I was working for one corporate for year and a half now and I would like to place this experience on my LinkedIn. However there is a little problem with that. ...	Just put the name of the company as it was when you were hired.
Could a repository I created years ago reflect badly on me? I have a repository on GitHub, which I created when I was learning some technology- it is web app. It has around 100 stars. Now, clearly after years probably both my development skills have increased as well as knowledge of that technology. I don't think the...	It is quite expectable that you will see your old code as poor - you have learnt a lot since then and this is the proof of your improvement.
17 years old - made a mistake and got fired for stealing $50 at my first job - what other job options could I have? I used to work at a fast food store and I made a really stupid mistake by stealing $50 and had to suffer the consequences of being fired. Now I'm worried if i can't or won't be able to get hired anywhere ...	Fast food is entry level work and presumably you are seeking to obtain similar work, so just leave the job off your resume and apply to other places.
Which resume format should I use when applying to a local branch of an international company? I'm applying to work at an office in Germany of a company who's head office is in the US. The expected resume format is quite different between these locations. German resumes usually include a photo, hobbies, nationality and...	So, I would assume that it is the local branch reviewing and deciding on applicants and provide what would be the format most as appropriate to your local culture.
Colleague fixes my bugs I value my free time and try not to work from home on weekends as one of my colleagues. Recently I got into following situation: Friday evening (after working hours) QA hit me up on Slack about a small bug in the feature that I've worked on. Before I had time to answer, my colleague replied t...	The only potential issue I can see with this is if your colleague is falling behind on their own responsibilities by offering unsolicited assistance to others, in which case that is not your concern unless you are their manager. It can easily happen, that two people waste time fixing the same problem in different ways,...
Will interning in a small company on a more interesting subject hurt my career? I am a M.S student in data science/machine learning. I will have to start an end-of-studies internship in a few months. I have several offers in my area and am at a loss about which ont to choose. My long-term goals (in a few years at mo...	While there is some currency in saying "I interned for big multi-national", you're almost certainly going to be asked "and what did you do there", because that is really what hiring managers are interested in.
Dropping out from an interview for a job you don't want Once upon a time, a temp agency sent me on a job interview. There was a miscommunication (perhaps a mental glitch on my part) about the nature of the client's business.As soon as I became aware of that, I said “I don't want to waste any more of your time.” Appar...	I'm perfectly happy if a candidate finds out in the course of an interview that the position isn't for them.
Should I add a month only employment in my CV I rushed into employment after I was made redundant which turned out to be a disaster because the job description posted, mentioned and the real work was totally different and it affected my health as well. The job didn't last for a full month and ended at a 28 days and n...	You'll need to weigh the relative benefits of being open and honest by including all of your jobs, versus having a more sparse CV by excluding one or more jobs. You can choose to leave anything you like off of your resume. Just be prepared to explain what you have been doing for the past month without lying about it.
My boss copied all his files from his cell phone - with some inappropriate content - to a public folder on our company. Should I delete it? We have a file server on our company network with a public folder for employees to share files. Each folder is based on the employee's name, but it's read/write accessible to all. ...	If you are 100% sure that you had permissions to access the personal folder in the first place and there's no doubt about that, I'd tell him in person and not do anything about the files myself. 1) You cannot delete the whole folder, as it contains some appropriate files.
Is it reasonable to ask a Front Desk Receptionist to arrange own vacation cover? Whose responsibility is it to provide back up coverage for a front desk receptionist when she is scheduled for vacation or doctor's appointments? As a rule of thumb, most companies have the admins rotate lunch and breaks, or some kind of a...	If management asked the receptionist to go around and ask people to cover for her, she should do that, simply because management gave her this task.
I'm not being given much productive work to do, so I may be looking to move on but my skills are deteriorating meanwhile -- how to resolve? I am working for a small but good software company with solid products in the US. I really like what we do here and my specialized education in one form of computer science is a ve...	In most companies, the key is that the manager of the other team must want you, and you want to move. If you really are without much work to do, spend your time learning new things. If the other team doesn't have an actual vacancy, you can try asking if they have any tasks you could take on in your spare time.
Resigned after working at company for 2 months. A year later, I would like to apply for a different position there I resigned from a job after working there for only 2 months. I hated the job scopes and the micromanagement from my previous boss. Although I've worked there for a short while only, I did everything by the...	I've seen people quit and rejoin the same organization (even the same division) many times, unless you were fired for any breach of contract, in general no one holds grudges for leaving the company. Some companies won't rehire as a general policy, some will rehire as long as you weren't fired or forced to resign, and s...
How can I manage an impossible request? I work with a team of GIS analysts. Increasingly, our work is moving online. The industry-standard software (ArcGIS) allows us to make and publish online maps without coding. We have limited experience in coding - we can customize pre-built systems given enough time but we are no...	You'll never get anywhere with a "we cannot do this" argument.
If I talk to my mothers boss about the way he treats people could I get her fired? My mom is a store manager at a big dollar store corporation. She has worked there nearly 5 years and has loved it however, she recently got a new district manager. He moved her to a different store that was completely trashed and gave he...	I might fire her outright, by noting everything still trashed, and documenting that as evidence of her being useless, and firing her on the grounds of incompetence. YOU ABSOLUTELY can get her fired Longer answer.
How do I respond to performance review pointing out me being behind schedule and directing my focus towards meeting deadlines? In the context of performance appraisal I have an option to sign the document electronically to acknowledge that performance has been discussed. I can Agree, Disagree and also have an option t...	Accept it and learn from the experience. If you have opportunity and appropriate rapport, I’d suggest talking with the reviewer first rather than just assuming. The more you try to comment on it, the more you're likely to seem like you're shirking responsibility, and that gives more of a negative opinion than a positiv...
How to take my pads with me to the toilet subtly? How to take my pads with me to the toilet subtly? I work in an all male office/open space and everytime I get my period I go through the awkwardness of trying to take them out of my bag and put them in my pocket an go to the toilet. I can't really take my whole bag, no...	If you feel uncomfortable taking out single pads from your bag bring a small purse that holds your pads in your bag.
Issues with estimating deadlines and communicating setbacks I'm the sole developer and my responsibilities include development, maintenance, communication about new requirements and some consulting. I should add that I report to board member who supervises the financial results, and who don't get involved in the planni...	Ask for help estimating your work and setting your priorities, so that you don't constantly miss deadlines. The terms for the development tasks are the biggest issue for me. You can also talk with your boss about organizing your work better.
My employer is setting up a portal on their computer for me to see my weekly checks My employer is setting up a portal on their computer for me to see my weekly checks. The portal will require me to sign in with my employer number and also four digits of my Social Security. I receive a hard copy of my check weekly and ...	SSN is an identifier , it is not a secret . You should change your password as soon as possible.
Wallpaper on my Computer I am working as a PCB design Engineer and I am a big fan of Breaking Bad . So can I keep an image from Breaking Bad series as my desktop wallpaper? Edit:- As I am a design Engineer my manger and my team lead might be coming near my cubicle to verify my design or to discuss work. Does it...	There is nothing wrong with watching some TV series, just make sure that whatever you put on your desktop wallpaper, which presumably can be seen by others, is fit for the office.
Applying for a job when you have signed an offer for fresh grad? I am fresh out of university (CS degree) and was able to secure a job with the help of university with the condition that I will join it later on (as not joining strains university relations with the company although once I have my degree they can't do an...	You don't owe anyone anything that isn't explicitly laid out in a contract or in your job position.
How to warn candidate at interview without management knowing I started a new job earlier this year and I'm already about to leave. I will be starting a new job in February (accepted and signed) - the hiring manager is currently out on medical but thankfully it's not a severe situation and will be back in Feb. At my c...	Create a new LinkedIn account using a VPN/away from work (and ideally the LinkedIn page of another country) and send them a message that has information which proves you know who they are and what you have to say about the company.
Recommended training courses for a Junior Software Engineer? I've been working at my current job as a Junior Software Engineer for approximately 1 year. I have a performance review coming up soon and know that I will have the opportunity to request additional training if I want it. To show initiative I've been trying...	Another topic for training could be advanced software testing. Also, use some of the budget to get a few new books every year - much cheaper than a training course, and you can go at your own speed.
I'm completely lost in my new job To give a little context, I'm a french software engineer, and my specialty is mobile dev (Android mainly). I resigned from my first job because I felt professionally abused, like asked to do 4 times the quantity of work that a single person can do, only because it was a really small c...	If a manager puts pressure on an employee from day 1, and expects that developer to bang out big production features in a hurry, that's going to create resentment and insecurity in the developer. Ensure you have your work / progress reviewed by your manager (or any other superior) and seek regular feedback.
Should I 'get something' for signing the separation agreement? [Quitting] (TL;DR The main question is stated succinctly at the end) I'm resigning from a position soon and will be asked to sign some paperwork before going; I'm generally leaving on good terms. I've seen some exit paperwork at other companies that invo...	And if/when you do speak to a real lawyer, he'll most likely tell you not to sign anything anyway, unless you're getting something in return.
Relocating in few weeks to start new job; family member just diagnosed with illness During the past month I (Non-EU) have been preparing for my new software development job starting in four weeks. The job consists of relocation to a country in Europe which is a total of 2 hours by flight from my hometown. However, fe...	Talk to your employer, and see what's possible!
Which company name to write when signing in as a subcontractor? I'll soon have my first day with my new client and I'm a subcontractor. I don't expect to have an employee badge the first day so I guess I should sign in as any visitor at the front desk (unless other instructions will be given by the manager). Should I ...	I've always signed in with the name of the contractor company that has a direct relationship with the client.
How to accept internship offer but keep the ability to renege? Where most questions on this topic are about how to tell a future employer that the applicant is no longer interested in the offer, I'd like to know: how can I accept an offer for an internship with the understanding that I may need to renege at a later dat...	You can surely take the offer from company B and then cancel it later, if A comes around (make sure to not sign anything that says otherwise).
Gift from a contractor to a contractor I am an independent software contractor for an IT company and a lead for a small team. All the team members are contractors as well and we're pretty friendly bunch. We go out sometimes for drinks or simply eat together but yesterday one of my colleagues brought me a bottle of whys...	In most of the cases, there's a cap (limit) imposed on the monetary value of the gift which can be presented / accepted. Check your company handbook, if you have one (i.e., applicable for you).
How to tactfully tell manager I can't start as soon as he wants me to I am starting a new job. It had been my understanding that each piece of paper work required would take at least 5 days to process. This gave me expectations as to what the start date would be. I submitted some paper work yesterday to get a message t...	It's always best to say it in a phone call and follow up with an email repeating the conclusions.
How to deal with a compulsive talker during meetings? I have a co-worker who is a compulsive talker. He constantly interrupts others and hijacks the conversation, proceeding to talk endlessly if not interrupted in turn. If left to talk by himself, he will often ramble and even interrupt himself to start a new topic. I ...	Stop inviting them to meetings or ask for them to be excluded. Remind him that time is limited and that the group would like to address all of the meeting points.
I was offered a job at one of my clients. Would it be unethical for me to take it? TL;DR - I was offered a job at one of my clients. Would it be unethical for me to take it? I work as a contractor for a person with strong ties in the education industry. He wants to start a new education company and my work has been in...	To be direct, it is generally considered unethical to leave to work with one of your clients.
I lied in my CV and I don't know how to fix it! I was sending out job applications and I found my dream job. I have been called in for a third interview at one of the world's biggest companies in my field. However, while applying for the job, I was advised by a recruitment agent to lie about my qualifications and prev...	Write your own CV, using only truthful information.
Team lunch - I have food preferences the venue can't accommodate I am a vegetarian (and also I don't drink). Our manager takes the team out to lunch, say, once every quarter. This time they are planning to go to a restaurant that has no vegetarian options. Monetary value is not a concern here, but I find it awkward to...	You can subtly/indirectly seek a change of venue if you politely decline and highlight the lack of vegetarian option as your reason. This lunch is paid for by the company and is part of your job, even if it's not mandatory participation, it's a bonding activity for the team and excluding people from it because of their...

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