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Good answers already, my addition is on the safety aspect. As an engineer you cannot ethically compromise on physical safety for end users and are obligated to stand your ground. Make sure you know e …

This is one reason I never get overly friendly, because such a situation can easily crop up. In your particular situation I would tell the boss that prevention is better than cure and ask for and alm …

Information of this sort is usually gathered to make sure unauthorised access is not made and enable accurate network diagrams, either dynamic or static. So your IT for instance might be gathering it …

I have no financial problem and no issue finding works elsewhere Given these 2 facts you should certainly look for another job at your leisure. I would keep my head down and try and finish out a …

My strategy when I don't want to do something like this is not to engage in a dialogue, just ignore the request and follow ups and usually it just goes away eventually. This would be easy since you're …

I somehow feel like I owe the client company at least a statement that I appreciate the interest You owe nothing, no direct interest was given. This isn't something to pursue third hand, you never k …

If you see a pattern or trend, then factor it into your negotiations. If everyone is offering 10% less than what you ask for, ask for 10% more initially. There's many reasons why they might be doing …

You do have access to the appropriate sanitary facilities, unfortunately these are 5 minutes away temporarily. This isn't something I would push (if I was a woman). You have already tried and failed t …

Where is the line between being obedient and getting bullied by a boss This varies hugely dependent on many factors, mostly locale, culture, and how easy it is to get another job in an industry. …

When you're in this sort of critical position, the professional thing to do is compose a handover document/manual for whoever succeeds you to the role. This would include any knowledge specific to th …

is it normal to be asked to work 11 hours/ day? No, not formally Any advice/thoughts other than run for the hills? No

There's a good answer already. My addition is to do with politeness. If asked just say you have things to do so you won't be going straight home. It's just a little bit of social grease that's a bit m …

No one can stop you creating anything in your own time. Publishing it may be against contract though. Normally if you think you have a winning idea that you can make work you quietly build it for your …

I like to work here Firstly you need to be honest with yourself.... you do NOT like working there, you don't like the whole culture, you may enjoy your tasks but that's only part of what it takes …

How to provide feedback about an unprofessional manager during the exit interview? Silently, in your head. Focus on where your career is going, not where it has been. Exit interviews are not for …