I have been sexually harassed at work on two separate occasions, I need help deciding what to do about it and understanding my own feelings.
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posted by abirdinthehand
on Oct 7, 2012 -
46 answers
FMLA-Filter: What counts as officially "returned" to work after the 12 week FMLA for maternity leave?
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posted by amazingstill
on Apr 30, 2012 -
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HR from potential (new) employer is asking for 1) references 2) salary history. This is post interview which took place nearly 2wks ago.
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posted by ezekieldas
on Mar 26, 2012 -
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New Job Filter: My references provided negative feedback, OR I'm possibly being nit-picked by new job's HR? WTF. Now what?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 17, 2012 -
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I've been learning new skills at my company that are far outside of my current job description. I've long ago realized that there's going to be a need for someone to take on these responsibilities beyond the one person we have now. And the time seems to be approaching! Please help me work through this and nail the salary re-negotiations.
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posted by Tequila Mockingbird
on Nov 30, 2011 -
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On my resume, I fudged the end date for my last job by six weeks, to cover up a bad situation where I was not at fault. A new company has given me an offer, checked my references, and sent me all the new hire paperwork. I'm supposed to start in two weeks. Only problem? I had to consent to a background check. Now I'm concerned that my lie will be uncovered. What do I do?
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posted by Sloop John B
on Sep 30, 2011 -
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I'm wondering about what measures can be taken to increase gender diversity in male-dominated workplaces. For women who work in male-dominated fields - how did your company's culture contribute to creating an appealing work environment for you? What can be done to build and foster this kind of culture?
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posted by remixnine
on Sep 11, 2011 -
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Tell them my salary or politely decline? On Friday, I learned about a job opportunity though an ex-colleague who would be my new boss. This person told me they're eager to fill the position and asked what salary I'm looking for. I ducked the salary question and, at their urging, applied online yesterday. Today I get a one-sentence email from an HR rep asking my current salary. I know salary negotiation has been covered on AskMeFi before, but I haven't seen this particular variation. No interview has happened. Doesn't salary talk usually happen later on? I have no idea how much this position pays, benefits, etc.; it could be better or worse than my current gig. The prospective position is grant-funded with a City agency. (Side question: are grant-funded positions risky?)
posted by timnyc
on Jun 13, 2011 -
32 answers
Is blunt criticism a warning for being fired? I work in a small office where 3 mistakes (mainly numerical errors) I made have been called embarrassing in a 5 month period. This is not a financial sector job. Yes I make more than 1 mistake a month, but what's bothering me is that this specific word has been used by the 3 people I work with most.
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posted by Freecola
on Apr 27, 2011 -
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I'll soon be working from home full time. What are some "policies" I can enact for my home office to keep my productivity, sanity and health intact?
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posted by Diplodocus
on Mar 31, 2011 -
21 answers
Am I justified in bringing this is issue to HR, or is it something I need to just suck up and deal with?
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posted by SquidLips
on Feb 9, 2011 -
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What's my title ? I'm practically IT manager, except for the title. How to handle this on my resume ?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 18, 2010 -
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Has your manager ever told you, "as a developmental exercise" or otherwise, to search and apply for other jobs, internally and externally?
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posted by clever sheep
on Jun 7, 2010 -
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Are there any websites or online resources for people considering a career change?
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posted by reenum
on Nov 24, 2009 -
6 answers
I missed the date to continue my state health insurance. Now my only option is to pay for the super-high-end one until 2011. Do I have any chance of fixing this?
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posted by Madamina
on Nov 15, 2009 -
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I'm female; my partner is male. We have a child, but are not going to get married. Are we related for HR purposes?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 1, 2009 -
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What sort of training and orientation does your workplace provide to new employees?
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posted by Jaybo
on Aug 6, 2009 -
10 answers
Should I accept the offer from company "A", knowing full well that I would go work for company "B" in 1-2 month? I'm sure 99% that B's offer will come, but should I do this as a way of hedging my bets?
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posted by anonymous
on May 15, 2009 -
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Let's say you are a mission-critical player for your company, but for a number of reasons, it's time to move on... and of course, you don't intend to broadcast your decision to management
while you're hunting. How would you pursue new opportunities while treating your current employer ethically?
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posted by cockwaffle
on May 29, 2008 -
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I feel like whatever I do my boss is gearing up to fire me... I am a high performer who built most of my consulting practice, yet there's blood in the water and several of my peers are getting laid off.
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posted by kaytrem
on Jun 14, 2006 -
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