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I stopped an interview because I couldn't solve some difficult problems involving technology I haven't used in years. What could I have done instead?
Awarded Aug 12 at 22:23
I'm a web developer but I am being asked to automate testing in Selenium
Awarded Jun 20 at 15:48
How to push back against request to use personal laptop at conference due to risk of machine compromise
Awarded Jun 5 at 15:41
Director forcing an all day meeting on a holiday
Awarded May 17 at 15:41
Double applied with a recruiter, recruiter said I was rejected but company contacted me for interview. What should I do?
Awarded Mar 21 at 19:22
Not invited into meeting where the fate of my project will be decided: should I forcibly attend?
Awarded Jan 31 at 6:34
Party for a leaving coworker, but I'm off that day
Awarded Jan 17 at 20:41
How to gracefully decline your own farewell party?
Awarded Jan 16 at 21:41
How can I get my supervisor to recap discussions via email instead of in person despite reaching out and asking for communication in that way?
Awarded Jan 16 at 14:28
Oftentimes coworkers come up to me and say, "please come with me" with no context
Awarded Jan 10 at 19:05
How do I bring up non-negotiables with a hiring team?
Awarded Dec 16, 2023 at 23:16
How do I bring up non-negotiables with a hiring team?
Awarded Dec 15, 2023 at 13:27
How to let a recruiter know you're not seriously considering another job but you are exploring your options
Awarded Dec 8, 2023 at 17:31
Negotiated conditions not met after taking back resignation
Awarded Dec 7, 2023 at 19:40
Is there a polite way to say "I am not going to be convinced this is a good idea, but I can also see you won't either. Go ahead without my blessing"?
Awarded Dec 1, 2023 at 16:37
Cultural fit interview went pretty badly. They want me to re-do it for another team, worth it?
Awarded Nov 27, 2023 at 0:15
Company is making my position redundant due to cost cutting but asking me to send email for resignation
Awarded Nov 16, 2023 at 10:42
Job offer doesn't smell quite right - is this a scam?
Awarded Nov 11, 2023 at 12:32
How can I state to junior engineers to not work a ticket unless he / she can own the task without demoralizing?
Awarded Nov 9, 2023 at 12:06
How to react to request to look more interested in meeting?
Awarded Nov 8, 2023 at 15:30
Ethical question about preauthorizing hotel charges
Awarded Nov 7, 2023 at 7:56
I felt mistreated during the interview. How should I proceed?
Awarded Oct 31, 2023 at 9:17
Is "barking up the wrong tree" inappropriate in professional communication?
Awarded Oct 16, 2023 at 4:15
Why would employee be paid less than contractor?
Awarded Oct 13, 2023 at 22:27
Is it appropriate to speak up for a team member who can't drink due to addiction recovery when a company event is being planned?
Awarded Oct 13, 2023 at 2:26
What would be the next step to handling pranks from coworkers?
Awarded Oct 6, 2023 at 12:26
Is this fraud? And if so, to what extent am I responsible?
Awarded Oct 5, 2023 at 0:56
How can I get my engineers to accept being on call?
Awarded Oct 4, 2023 at 15:19
What should I do if I am strongly burned out at work, but resigning now would cause problems for my coworkers and burn bridges?
Awarded Sep 29, 2023 at 12:33
Crypto mining by employee for 5+ years
Awarded Sep 19, 2023 at 20:10
Is this fraud? And if so, to what extent am I responsible?
Awarded Sep 18, 2023 at 16:48
Should I send an email to African American colleagues given a recent nearby targeted crime?
Awarded Aug 31, 2023 at 21:20
How to cut team building from retrospective meetings?
Awarded Aug 24, 2023 at 0:18
When does accepting an offer to stay with my current firm make sense?
Awarded Aug 5, 2023 at 1:26
Brought on to failing project and might lose job
Awarded Jul 27, 2023 at 17:47
Excessive Demands Prior to Start Date
Awarded Jun 29, 2023 at 6:58
How do I let my manager know that I am overwhelmed since a co-worker has been out due to family emergency?
Awarded Jun 27, 2023 at 22:42
Interviewer complained that I was taking notes
Awarded Jun 14, 2023 at 0:46
Senior engineer mispronounces words and misuses idioms/phrases
Awarded May 19, 2023 at 17:12
How to tell a colleague who always apologizes for noise, that his apologies are more annoying than the noise itself
Awarded May 11, 2023 at 2:30
How to tell a colleague who always apologizes for noise, that his apologies are more annoying than the noise itself
Awarded May 10, 2023 at 15:51
I have been invited for a post-interview chat about a position for which I am not selected. Should I still attend?
Awarded May 9, 2023 at 8:01
How do I stop my colleague trying to convince me that I'm trans?
Awarded Apr 28, 2023 at 22:20
Should I embed a video into my PDF resume?
Awarded Apr 20, 2023 at 1:41
Can my UK employer ask me to try holistic medicines for my chronic illness?
Awarded Apr 11, 2023 at 9:26
Told it's "my responsibility" to find coverage for shifts scheduled during previously-approved vacation time
Awarded Mar 29, 2023 at 15:32
Doing work beyond the scope of my role. Denied promotion recognizing actual role. Should I just shut down everything?
Awarded Mar 29, 2023 at 4:50
Told it's "my responsibility" to find coverage for shifts scheduled during previously-approved vacation time
Awarded Mar 28, 2023 at 18:05
Is it rude to reply to an email where I'm not being addressed but was CC'd?
Awarded Mar 23, 2023 at 22:42
The consultancy company that offered me a job has delayed my start date twice (by a total of 12 weeks so far)
Awarded Mar 10, 2023 at 10:05
My company is probably violating LGPL, and I think I may be complicit
Awarded Mar 10, 2023 at 2:57
I'm not Junior/Entry-Level, but Senior Dev treats me like one
Awarded Mar 7, 2023 at 2:19
How can I explain to my manager that a project he wishes to undertake cannot be performed by the team?
Awarded Mar 3, 2023 at 0:45
Got let go with 2 weeks notice being asked to share ideas and strategies for company
Awarded Feb 24, 2023 at 11:22
Slack culture in fully remote workplace - send "Hello" before asking a question?
Awarded Feb 22, 2023 at 9:20
Slack culture in fully remote workplace - send "Hello" before asking a question?
Awarded Feb 21, 2023 at 17:11
Asking a coworker to cover work when vacation, how to deal with No
Awarded Feb 14, 2023 at 21:42
How to deal with a coworker who blamed me for the bug that was his fault
Awarded Feb 14, 2023 at 16:13
How do I look more like I'm on a call when I'm sitting at my desk
Awarded Feb 3, 2023 at 22:10
How to diplomatically tell coworker to back off?
Awarded Jan 23, 2023 at 16:41
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