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Boss lied to me about how much others make
Recently, the startup I worked for had a location change so I asked for more payment in order to compensate. However, in return all I got was payment for the flight and I still had to pay for my own ...
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Should I ask my recruiter about the type of drug test that will be used?
I recently interviewed for a position at a company that drug tests and it went really well. I am expecting an offer this week. When my recruiter asked if I could pass a drug test, I responded "yes", ...
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Should I quit my job due to uncomfortable / distracting work environment? [on hold]
I'm a web developer, and I hate my work environment, but I love my work. My position is a new role for the company, so they didn't have any office or desk ready for me when I first started. Now I'm in ...
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3answers
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Does it matter where you get a Bachelor's degree from?
I'm coming up on graduation for my A.A. degree, and have two options for where to go to finish my Bachelor's degree in Business Management (with a specialty in project management). I can either ...
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3answers
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How to properly handle this follow up situation [duplicate]
I think that this is a common thing that everyone runs into. I am currently looking for a new job. I received a call on Thursday and the HR person was wondering if I might be available on Sunday for ...
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2answers
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How to decide about taking a job related to rather than directly in the field you are interested in? [on hold]
I am asking this question for my wife:
She just finished her Master's degree in Computer Science and received a job offer as a business analyst for a banking business consulting company. The job ...
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2answers
482 views
How to propose to work for less salary? [duplicate]
The company I would like to work for is a startup and may not be able to afford the salary I have at my current job. I would really like to get this position (salary is important but not the only ...
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2answers
416 views
Advance Notice for Quitting After a Long Vacation?
I've worked for my current employer for about five months. I'm full-time, but hourly. I'm currently planning on quitting in about a month and a half, but I'm getting married before then and want to ...
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Told new employer there's 30 days notice in current company, chief wants me to stay 45 days
One company just presented me an offer letter. In the interview, I told them there's policy of 30 days of pre-notice in current company. Now, they are asking me to give confirmation on the date.
I ...
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0answers
124 views
Which language(s) can one learn along with C++? [on hold]
Being a self-taught programmer learning C++, which other language should I learn to improve my chances of getting a job?
I am interested in all kinds of programming jobs except web development and ...
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7answers
251 views
Handing resignation for current job via email [duplicate]
I am soon to be handing in my notice at my part-time office job.
From what I've gathered, it seems handing in resignations via email is a little unprofessional... but in my circumstances, would it be ...
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8answers
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How to diplomatically reject someone's project due to their attitude
I came across a part time e-commerce project through a friend of mine. She said I would need to meet with her partner who is a decision maker and discuss things with him further.
Everything seemed to ...
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2answers
137 views
Interview scheduling preferences in initial application?
Is it considered 'bad form', or presumptuous to include scheduling preferences for interviews in your initial application letter?
For example "For interviews or other direct inquiries I am most ...
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2answers
320 views
An “unofficial” position in a CV [on hold]
I own a small private limited company in the UK.
A person I know (let's call her Alice) has helped me a bit for free with a couple of projects of mine (see footnote).
Now, we would like Alice to be ...
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5answers
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How to deal with a subordinate constantly being in semi-professional chats
I constantly see one of my subordinates chatting in a semi-professional chat during her working hours. With "semi-professional" I mean that the chat is targeted towards frontend developers (which is ...