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Questions about the workplace which specifically relate to having a high-tech job. Professional programming related questions should use the software-industry tag.

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Career Options for Low Level programming

everyone I know in tech works as a software engineer Most tech jobs are not software engineering but it's useful to know the basics of SE in them. IT is an enormous industry, the basic qualification …
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Should an intern expect quality from the workplace?

Should an intern demand quality from his workplace? Should an intern have an active voice and try to improve things? Or just enjoy the ride, learn and see where it goes? Interns don't get to 'dem …
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Software Manager tech skill's have gone soft. How to resharpen skills?

I found the best way for me personally and the best in terms of relevant work was to go through the developers code and try and make sense of it. It gives me better depth on products that are actually …
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Concerned with third party quality of work. Do I say anything?

Definitely record the problem and mention it to your boss, this is your job as the subject expert. You point out the security issues and what you see as a resolution. Then your boss should take it fro …
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Interviews scheduled at the same time from a very competitive company and a small company

It makes no difference who to ask to reschedule based on what is easier for them. You base decisions on yourself. Whichever is most likely to land you a job should be prioritised. Or whichever has th …
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Is it ok to tell the interviewer you're physically uncomfortable?

Is it ok to tell the interviewer you're physically uncomfortable? No , like any meeting you prepare for a high stress environment, this can be physical or mental. One measure of a professional is …
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What can I do if my manager hires bad people and then blames me for anything that happens?

Generally if your superior is making serious mistakes and blaming you for them it's best to find other employment. It's a serious danger to your reputation and peace of mind.
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Stop doing tasks outside of my Job Title

You have already talked to the manager about a salary increase and it hasn't happened. You should be job searching. Any time you bring up more money there is the implication that you will take steps …
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When to go back to school?

It's a very broad question. But in general a degree shows two things to an employer within or without the field of expertise. And even this depends on the employer, some think more highly of a degree, …
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How do you break it to a new employer that you don't drink?

Just be upfront about it. I don't drink and I just tell people that. I still go to all the work functions, I just leave early before people start getting drunk. Nowadays I even buy the drinks for staf …
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How should I fill out a "what I'm looking for" section of an online profile if what I'm look...

Are you putting up a professional profile for an engineering position, or are you trying to get a job as a comedian? It's best to make a professional profile, especially if you want to do serious wor …
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How do CS careers progress? What's the end goal?

The end goal is usually to become a gazillionaire, however this changes over time quite often, and usually people settle for a comfortable retirement.
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Thought interview went well but contacted by recruiter saying HR found me rude

Take the criticism professionally and don't do it next time. But move forwards and don't dwell on failures, they happen, you learn from them and then move past them. The only thing you should email t …
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Should I code my own website from scratch or use a service as someone in tech?

Website software and templates are a dime a dozen and there are also free ones. Just find one that suits what you want. They all do pretty much the same thing. It depends what you want the site to do. …
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Is the qualification for a promotion doing your current job well or already doing the work f...

Since you just started it's too early to judge these sorts of things. In your case, doing your job and the step ahead seem to be the same thing. This should work in your favour, and since your manage …
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