Comment by PoloHoleSet on What should I do after finding salary information...
@Lumberjack - If files are not meant for to be seen by me, then I shouldn't be able to find them and open them. It's not "snooping" for me to go through and see every file out there that is available...
View ArticleComment by PoloHoleSet on What should I do after finding salary information...
I have to disagree with this. If I can open a folder, then my assumption is that I'm allowed to have access to and see the contents within. If I can open a file, then it's my assumption that I'm meant...
View ArticleComment by PoloHoleSet on What should I do after finding salary information...
I'm sorry, but I'm down-voting. If I can open a file, then that's not something I shouldn't be doing, because if I'm not supposed to, then I shouldn't have access. If I see something, AFTER opening...
View ArticleComment by PoloHoleSet on As the Big Boss does not trust the PM or myself and...
This answer stinks (well, the situation more than the answer, per se). But reality is like that sometimes, I guess. No denying the truth of it. +1.
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for I asked lower salary than companies were offering
The recruiter, hopefully, was using your number as a filter to screen out positions he/she knows you will not be interested in. That would not be setting a cap on what you would like to make. If the...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for I don't want to pay for a work social event, how...
Be honest. One reason that I don't believe has been touched upon is this:There might have been discussions about whether going with a more expensive event, and asking employees to pick up the costs,...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for Talking to colleague I am close to regarding their...
The answers that tell you to be completely objective and professional, because that is how you are supposed to perform your job, are spot-on.However, I can't help but feel that the personal aspect is...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for Disrespected by more senior employee
It sounds like you don't want to make some sort of formal action out of this, but would like it to stop.I'd guess that the "hey girl"might just be a pop-culture reference, that he thinks is funny being...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for Should I recommend a fired colleague?
Recently she was fired (I don't know any details, but it was quite abrupt).shall I mention to the prospective employee that she was actively fired, not simply "being redundant"?No. You already stated...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for What to make of bizarre off-topic questions during...
Others have touched upon this, but the formal interviewing process, beyond the technical aspect, is a predictable, rehearsed Kabuki theater. And, yet, companies are looking for someone who will be the...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for I've been looking for an out-of-state job for 6...
Well, it sounds like the issue here is mostly about the "change in gears."You are going to have to do some homework. What are the core competencies of product management? What are the features and...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for Is it ethical to tell my company about an...
This buddy of mine has been accused of stealing office supplies from his previous workplace but there was never a formal case. He was just discharged when his contract ended.If it's not on the official...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for Etiquette related to stiffing poorly performing...
Christmas gifts are not performance bonuses. They are "hey, you are a human being, and so am I. Happy Holidays!" Allowing other, professional issues to bleed into that "other side" gesture implies...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for How do you respond when someone scoffs at your...
I'd respond with a question.I'm confused. You ask me for my input, and then you often scoff at my response. If you genuinely are not interested in what I have to offer, why do you bother asking me for...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for A recruiter said they may be able to represent me...
Even if it was a different position, if you gave Recruiter A the okay to present you to that company, then they basically have "dibs." If you get hired for ANY position by that company, usually within...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for Any harm in telling recruiter what other roles I am...
Recruiters are always networking and looking for leads. Candidates are primarily a resource - they are a potential fill for a customer need, or they are a source of leads for other good candidates or...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for Is it ethical to apply for a job on someone's behalf?
I think ethical/unethical is besides the point. It might not be legal (you don't have any kind of standing to stand-in for someone in that regard), but it's definitely pointless.What company is going...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for As a programmer, would working remote full time...
It might.The concern for managers and HR would be that, once you've had a taste of that kind of control and freedom over how you do your work, and, especially, if you've proven you can deliver the...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for Been asked to write a character reference for a...
I was a volunteer coach for a college sports club. I had several of my players, as well as someone who was as assistant coach when she was a graduate student, ask me to write recommendations for them...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for Right way to say that I disagree with a design but...
Raise the concern - "I have some concerns about the selected solution design. Is this open for discussion, or is it beyond the scope of my responsibility to bring this up?"If they say something like...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for Sharing bad interview experience on LinkedIn
It seems pretty clearly there is a disconnect between different areas of the company you have interacted with. Not surprising in a large company, and also not surprising that everyone in all areas is...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for Can I reach out to dismissed coworker to wish her...
The purpose of LinkedIn is a platform where you cultivate and maintain relationships with individuals in your professional "network." As a former colleague, one you seem to have a good relationship...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for Is it inappropriate, pushy, or unprofessional to...
If they are asking you to make a choice, wanting to have the relevant information upon which one would assess the options would not be considered pushy or unprofessional. I would expect they'd have...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for My Supervisor told a customer he was going to fire me
I had a similar encounter, as a customer, where a car rental agency would not rent to me because I had a temporary re-registration on my driver's license, because of the change to "real ID," and my...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for How to ask about career growth in an interview?
If you want to work with and progress with Technology X, I'd say the best way to go about that is to look for and accept a position that specifically works with that technology. The second best option...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for What should I write in my thank you letter to CEO?
Writing a personal thank you letter for a quick and short group email might be seen as overkill, or trying to be obsequious.A simple reply (not "reply all") email of thank you, and how pleased you are...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for How to address companies that have notorious...
If you want to ask about it, the terminology for the system is "forced ranking." Ask about whether using such a system is part of the company management philosophy...... if you're ready for potential...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for Should I ask HR about an upcoming "promotion" my...
Sounds like what he is telling you isYou are getting a pay raiseYou are being put on a management track, as you wantTraditionally, someone has to enter into management at your newlevel so that has to...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for Is it normal to expect to know how much a job can...
Sometimes there is a cat and mouse game, where candidate does not share their current salary, to avoid a "$X + Y%" situation when the job duties and/or experience would warrant more at the market rate,...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for As a contractor, how can I handle a client not...
You told the manager you need something firm.The problem is that without more lead you won't have time to know whether to look for something else.The solution seems pretty obvious. Proceed as if you...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for Verbal offer was for permanent full-time, but...
If they were unable to "correct" the wording, then it's because they don't deem it to be incorrect. If it's not supposed to be short-term, and was presented to you as not a short-term to hire...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for Is it unethical not to disclose a reduction in...
Will you be reporting this refund as income and paying taxes on it?If not, then it's not compensation for your time, it's a reduction in what they charged for services when the services were deemed to...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for How to use an external job offer to get a pay rise...
I'm not sure using an external offer to leverage a raise at your current job is a way to go.Basically, if you're unhappy, overall, then leave. You'll be a higher paid unhappy person if you manage to...
View ArticleAnswer by PoloHoleSet for Is it allowed to follow already paid courses during...
I would say no, it's not appropriate. It's not just about whether the course is paid for, it's about the use of the employee's time.When someone is gainfully employed, and the status quo is that they...
View ArticleComment by PoloHoleSet on Colleague is writing hours he did not work
@DavidSchwartz - That seems to be more of a "salaried employee" scenario, not a "billable contract worker" one.
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