Comment 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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
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