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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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Should an intern expect quality from the workplace?

I am going to be blunt. Most of the time an intern does not have the credibility or knowledge to drive organizational change. Nor are interns considered to be long-term employees so they automatically …
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Will an eccentric personal style hinder my chances of being hired at a tech company?

It would be a problem for some and not for others. We have no way to predict that as Tech companies are not monolithic. A lot of it has to do with the size of the company (larger companies tend towar …
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How to deal with unlawful overtime

You said it yourself, if you bring up the subject, you will get fired based on the company's past actions. Don't kid yourself, they know that what they are doing is illegal. They don't care. It is cal …
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On last day manager made changes to the program that broke it and wants me to come back to f...

Personally I would say the manager didn't manage enough, not that he micromanages. There is no excuse for not having the version you delivered on your last day in some kind of source control. He shoul …
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How should I handle emails after-hours?

Emails sent after work hours involving critical production work stoppages or other urgent issues are always appropriate. Everything else can and often should wait until the next day. When you send e …
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How can I move past being burnt out when working long hours?

The first thing you need to to do today is seek medical help. Go talk to a psychologist about your burnout and get him or her to put you on short-term disability for a 2 weeks to a month. You have a …
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How do you diplomatically say that something cannot technically be done?

Inaction or giving a date you intend to ignore is pretty much the worst kind of action you can do. You are basically promising what you have no intention of delivering and that will get you fired. And …
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