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I would think there is no general trend concerning China in particular any more than working in SE Asia, India or Africa or a bunch of places. In the First World overseas experience is usually of less …

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 …

but I'm not OK with them hiring someone else just because that person didn't plan their vacation when I did. It's not up to you why they hire anyone. If you have plans that are more important than i …

I've worked and automated myself out of a couple of jobs. At least to the point where I was treading water easily rather than under pressure. I think it depends on the stage of your career and ambitio …

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 find this somewhat dishonest to try to offload work, without actually asking for it. You indirectly volunteered by outlining a solution. If you don't want to be involved, don't get involved. Too l …

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 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 …

How to deal with a manager who keeps insisting to stay with no clear offer after I have already accepted another company offer? Politely without committing to anything. Once you hand in your resi …

Be nice to him, patient. He has enough problems and deserves respect for trying and not blowing up with frustration every day. Limitations like this are usually well known when hiring and they're not …

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 …

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

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 …

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. …

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 …