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How to respond to a direct ask of salary earned and expectations?

What is the best way to fill out an application form for a role with an unspecified salary expectation where the following questions are mandatory to complete in a pre-interview form: What is your current salary? What salary level are you looking…
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How do I properly follow-up with a hiring manager, to check on the status of a position?

I had an interview on Monday, which I think went fairly well. I was told that I was the last to interview for the position, and that they were expecting to make their decision by that Friday. I also sent a thank-you note via e-mail to the hiring…
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Etiquette for dealing with people looking at your screen

I often have various windows open on my laptop. People often come over to me whilst I'm working and occasionally some will start looking at my screen whilst I'm talking to them. I find it a bit of an invasion of privacy when they start staring at my…
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Can I refuse a customer service because they make me uncomfortable?

I work for a grocery store. In my store we have a man who comes in often and demands that people help him. This isn't that bad, but he is also very sexist and racist. He calls all the girls "Baby" when they help him. One time I even corrected him…
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What do I do when my boss is sabotaging interviews?

I work in New Mexico, USA. My position is supposed to be one of a team of four, but we have never been fully staffed in the two years I have worked here. This is because we have high turnover due to an over-wide job description and we struggle to…
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How to tell your boss that you don't want to use the expensive MacBook he bought you, as you are used to Linux/Windows

The title pretty much says it all, but for some context, I started at a new job about a month ago and before I started they ordered me a MacBook Pro to work on. Every day since I've been pulling my hair out with this PC, as I've only used Windows…
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How can we get the boss to stop using an anecdote during pitches that makes us look incompetent?

I work for a startup where we have to frequently pitch to customers and investors. I'm the most senior developer in experience, but I did not want the lead role, so I could avoid most client meetings as I hate dealing with insane requests. My boss…
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Problematic employee that can't be fired

I've recently been placed in charge of a software engineer who is considered a "problem" employee for a couple of reasons. The employee is not a capable people person. I believe he has a minor case of autism / Asperger's / something along those…
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I just started; should I accept a farewell lunch for a coworker I don't know?

I just started a new job and I was sent an invite to a farewell lunch for a coworker on my team. I don't know the person and haven't talked to/seen him yet. The invite was sent through an email with everyone in the team on it and NOT specifically to…
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Ex-manager wants to stay in touch, I don't want to

I just left my first job out of college after working there 3 years. The reason I left is because I did not believe that my manager was treating me well. I now have a new job and am happy with it. After I left, I spoke with the CEO of my previous…
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How to politely refuse to put someone in touch with my professional network?

Short version: I was asked by someone I hardly knew to put them in touch with someone in my professional network. I gave them a name, but I now feel uncomfortable with it. For the next time: How to politely refuse to put someone in touch with my…
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When is it acceptable to share personal information I have about a coworker who disappeared?

This girl from my office kind of disappeared, she hasn't been in for 4 days now. Apparently nobody has her number or details either. The one person who has her details and would know where she is (her superior), is in the hospital. Nobody knows…
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Is it appropriate to ask a software developer about extra hours spent for side projects and open-source (as a hobby)?

Stackoverflow developer survey asked in 2015 about number of weekly hours dedicated to side projects / open-source outside of work (or programming as a hobby). This is an interesting question and I am thinking of using it during the interviews for…
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Ex-manager was demoted and moved under me, how to deal with them not following my direction?

Recently, my line manager was asked to resign from her post and take up duties in my team. This was effectively a demotion. I am the team lead, which has left me in a tricky position. My now-ex-manager is not following the staff rota (shift…
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Is it reasonable to ask how the company is to trans folks?

I'm soon to be a college grad, and starting to get job offers. I'm transgender and will be transitioning when I start working. This transition will be obvious. My body and appearance will become increasingly feminine over a matter of months. At some…
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