User Denis de Bernardy

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How to respond to "Why didn't you do a postdoc after your PhD?"

answered Oct 6, 2019 at 16:26

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Hold an inconsistent manager to their word

answered Sep 20, 2016 at 19:38

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How do I deal with potentially NSFW items appearing on my monitor?

answered Jul 28, 2017 at 15:36

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Coworker using a demanding tone? Reality check

answered Aug 14, 2017 at 8:47

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After getting laid off, should I wait for the corona pandemic to pass before applying for a new job?

answered Mar 26, 2020 at 18:51

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Overpaid 3 pay periods, months ago. Forced to pay back?

answered Jul 19, 2017 at 15:48

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How to handle senior developer shirking his work and giving it to interns instead of doing it?

answered Jul 27, 2017 at 17:06

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How can I deal with a team member who I personally cannot stand

answered Aug 30, 2017 at 9:46

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What to do when during a meeting client's people start to (physically) fight with each other?

answered Mar 12, 2019 at 14:14

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How can I persuade my boss to license the software I need to use?

answered Jul 27, 2017 at 17:45

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Is it ever worth asking a question if you know the answer is "no"?

answered Aug 4, 2017 at 15:22

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Will applying for vacation directly after my probation period carry negative consequences?

answered Aug 4, 2017 at 7:35

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Is it OK for your boss to force you to clean the toilet after you just used it?

answered Mar 29, 2019 at 21:05

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Should I sign NDA without legal consultation?

answered Aug 13, 2017 at 8:56

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How to handle a coworker who feels rejected

answered Jul 27, 2017 at 17:34

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Etiquette of staying for pleasure after work trip?

answered Jul 19, 2017 at 15:58

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Offered a hike in salary after asking to resign

answered Oct 14, 2017 at 13:28

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How can I address being paid less than minimum due to forced unpaid overtime?

answered Jan 8, 2018 at 13:59

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Am I overstepping?

answered Aug 18, 2017 at 23:38

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How can I remedy incorrect answers to interview questions after the fact?

answered Jun 10, 2015 at 16:45

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Two employees do not talk to each other despite mediation

answered May 30, 2016 at 11:04

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Probation period passed but no formal confirmation

answered Sep 9, 2017 at 15:01

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To a senior or superior, do you suggest or do you recommend

answered Aug 2, 2017 at 17:30

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How to ask colleagues to include me in Decisions?

answered Aug 12, 2017 at 8:21

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Is there any motivation for the employer to downplay the number of candidates during the recruiting process?

answered Jul 27, 2017 at 18:10

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Should I tell an interviewer they hired me for a different job years ago?

answered Aug 9, 2017 at 20:31

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How to communicate to my manager that him being available while on vacation sets a bad precedent

answered Mar 27, 2019 at 18:58

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A coworker distracts me too often

answered Mar 28, 2019 at 22:49

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How best to convince my manager I need an assigned seat?

answered Mar 27, 2019 at 5:20

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Agreement with person now fired, can I still call on it?

answered Sep 4, 2017 at 9:08

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36 Answers

How to respond to "Why didn't you do a postdoc after your PhD?"

Hold an inconsistent manager to their word

How do I deal with potentially NSFW items appearing on my monitor?

Coworker using a demanding tone? Reality check

After getting laid off, should I wait for the corona pandemic to pass before applying for a new job?

Overpaid 3 pay periods, months ago. Forced to pay back?

How to handle senior developer shirking his work and giving it to interns instead of doing it?

How can I deal with a team member who I personally cannot stand

What to do when during a meeting client's people start to (physically) fight with each other?

How can I persuade my boss to license the software I need to use?

Is it ever worth asking a question if you know the answer is "no"?

Will applying for vacation directly after my probation period carry negative consequences?

Is it OK for your boss to force you to clean the toilet after you just used it?

Should I sign NDA without legal consultation?

How to handle a coworker who feels rejected

Etiquette of staying for pleasure after work trip?

Offered a hike in salary after asking to resign

How can I address being paid less than minimum due to forced unpaid overtime?

Am I overstepping?

How can I remedy incorrect answers to interview questions after the fact?

Two employees do not talk to each other despite mediation

Probation period passed but no formal confirmation

To a senior or superior, do you suggest or do you recommend

How to ask colleagues to include me in Decisions?

Is there any motivation for the employer to downplay the number of candidates during the recruiting process?

Should I tell an interviewer they hired me for a different job years ago?

How to communicate to my manager that him being available while on vacation sets a bad precedent

A coworker distracts me too often

How best to convince my manager I need an assigned seat?

Agreement with person now fired, can I still call on it?