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Questions referring to how one presents themselves and interacts with others in a professional environment

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Is it normal to be marked "Fired" regardless of how you leave the company?

In the United States it is a bit dangerous from a legal point of view to disparage employees who have left the company. That's why most companies will reveal only the dates of employment of a forme …
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2 votes

How is "abandoning the ship" perceived?

I think it is far better to leave a company on your own terms than ride it in the crater, or worse yet, be laid off and thus be proven as damaged goods. My experience is all in smaller software start …
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7 votes

Mistake for my coworker to respond in kind to his boss?

Assuming this wasn't just banter, I think Chad is communicating to 'the boss' that he won't tolerate open disrespect just because 'the boss' got there before he did. Possibly Chad has in demand skill …
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How can I make sure my remote workers are not slacking off?

My shop has several remote workers. We don't have any written rules about it, but the expectations in general are: 1) The remote worker will be reachable by Skype or phone during a normal work day. …
7 votes

If I applied to two jobs, and verbally accepted an offer for one already, do I notify the ot...

Why not leave the ball in Company B's court? So far there is no real obligation by any of the three of you to any of the others. Until either company gives you a written offer you really have no of …
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4 votes

Scope of reimbursable expenses during an interview?

Everything except the replacment bus ticket, airline club daypass and room service are appropriate for most American corporations. For sure they will be disapproved if your are applying to work for a …
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Is it unprofessional to do other stuff at work?

For the purpose of this answer I am going to assume that you work in a private sector company in a jurisdiction that has some form of 'at will' employment system. If you are in the public sector or i …
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