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How to professionally acknowledge to a client that a former coworker made a mistake in production?

answered Jun 16, 2020 at 18:00

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Approach sick days in feedback meeting

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answered Jun 11, 2019 at 11:41

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Is it reasonable to apologise on behalf of my department for a mistake when I don't feel I should?

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answered May 20, 2021 at 21:28

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How can I politely work my way around not liking coffee or beer when it comes to professional networking?

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answered Jun 18, 2019 at 11:45

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Reasons someone would avoid working on career growth

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answered Mar 20 at 19:41

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Our top dev doesn't want new challenges

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answered Apr 21, 2020 at 23:35

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CEO says not to expect pay increases unless you do something really exceptional. Is this counter-productive?

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answered Nov 17, 2019 at 23:44

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Retiring employee is reluctant to share knowledge

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answered Jun 27, 2021 at 15:00

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Intentional company falsehood in job description causing tension with boss

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answered Mar 29, 2021 at 2:41

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How do I tell my boss I've accidentally been working halftime on the wrong project for the past year?

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answered Jun 24, 2021 at 0:07

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What reason should I give for no longer wanting to work for my company?

communication internship

answered Sep 26, 2020 at 1:48

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Company wants me to apply for my own corporate credit card - is this normal?

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answered Jan 6, 2020 at 2:50

108 votes

Should I inform my future product owner that there is a good chance that a team member will leave the company soon?

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answered Sep 14, 2019 at 19:37

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I've decided to leave my job entirely over ergonomic reasons. How honest should I be at the exit interview?

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answered Jan 9, 2020 at 16:49

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Declined a recruiter yesterday. Got informed today that we are getting laid off. Can I go back to the recruiter?

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answered Jul 29, 2020 at 4:03

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Not been paid even after reminding the Treasurer; what should I do?

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answered Aug 6, 2019 at 0:30

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Is it ethical and do you bill hours when there is a severe lack of timely access from the client?

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answered Sep 1, 2020 at 15:26

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Told to record my own hours

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answered Dec 23, 2019 at 20:45

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Interviewing for position looking to hire immediately. Would be nice to give current employer 2 weeks notice but just as a courtesy

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answered Aug 9, 2021 at 12:29

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Is it unprofessional to add a Stallman-like "you won't find me on Facebook" to my resume?

answered Mar 26, 2020 at 23:28

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Make it mandatory to turn camera on in video meetings at work?

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answered Oct 29, 2020 at 2:30

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Is it rude to tell recruiters I would only change jobs for a better salary?

professionalism salary recruitment

answered Jul 12, 2019 at 0:42

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Client constantly submits tickets; how can support deal with this?

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answered Aug 6, 2020 at 15:54

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Employer telling colleagues I'm "sabotaging teams" when I resigned: how to address colleagues before I leave?

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answered Dec 25, 2020 at 1:16

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Is my employer paying me fairly? Going from 1099 to W2

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answered Jul 26, 2019 at 18:04

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How can I take an interview while at a job that tries to prevent interviewing?

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answered Jan 3, 2020 at 5:36

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Lost client because he exploded on me after arguing with him

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answered Aug 23, 2020 at 1:02

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Departing senior engineer refuses to introduce replacement to open source community/peers

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answered Oct 29, 2020 at 4:31

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Demoted through no fault of my own. Required to pay company if I leave. Advice?

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answered Jun 16, 2020 at 19:00

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Is it ethical to reject a job offer I already verbally accepted?

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answered May 7, 2021 at 16:25

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How to professionally acknowledge to a client that a former coworker made a mistake in production?

Approach sick days in feedback meeting

Is it reasonable to apologise on behalf of my department for a mistake when I don't feel I should?

How can I politely work my way around not liking coffee or beer when it comes to professional networking?

Reasons someone would avoid working on career growth

Our top dev doesn't want new challenges

CEO says not to expect pay increases unless you do something really exceptional. Is this counter-productive?

Retiring employee is reluctant to share knowledge

Intentional company falsehood in job description causing tension with boss

How do I tell my boss I've accidentally been working halftime on the wrong project for the past year?

What reason should I give for no longer wanting to work for my company?

Company wants me to apply for my own corporate credit card - is this normal?

Should I inform my future product owner that there is a good chance that a team member will leave the company soon?

I've decided to leave my job entirely over ergonomic reasons. How honest should I be at the exit interview?

Declined a recruiter yesterday. Got informed today that we are getting laid off. Can I go back to the recruiter?

Not been paid even after reminding the Treasurer; what should I do?

Is it ethical and do you bill hours when there is a severe lack of timely access from the client?

Told to record my own hours

Interviewing for position looking to hire immediately. Would be nice to give current employer 2 weeks notice but just as a courtesy

Is it unprofessional to add a Stallman-like "you won't find me on Facebook" to my resume?

Make it mandatory to turn camera on in video meetings at work?

Is it rude to tell recruiters I would only change jobs for a better salary?

Client constantly submits tickets; how can support deal with this?

Employer telling colleagues I'm "sabotaging teams" when I resigned: how to address colleagues before I leave?

Is my employer paying me fairly? Going from 1099 to W2

How can I take an interview while at a job that tries to prevent interviewing?

Lost client because he exploded on me after arguing with him

Departing senior engineer refuses to introduce replacement to open source community/peers

Demoted through no fault of my own. Required to pay company if I leave. Advice?

Is it ethical to reject a job offer I already verbally accepted?