The Workplace Weekly Newsletter - Friday, September 30, 2016

Top new questions this week: Is my workplace warning for texting my boss's private phone at night justified? I am a computer programmer for a county in Texas. One Saturday night, while at home, I had an idea about a deployment problem and I texted my Boss several times also about issues and attitudes about ... communication united-states after-hours   asked by Michael Neese 49 votes answered by Kilisi 213 votes In a hiring event is it better to go early or late? I've been participating in several multi-day hiring events as an interviewer and I noticed that candidates who got interviewed during the last couple of days had a higher chance of being hired. For ... interviewing management hiring-process recruitment   asked by Long 46 votes answered by Joe Strazzere 59 votes I accepted a counter offer and regret it: can I go back and contact the previous company? Four months ago I was job searching and I received an offer for a really great role which was a great opportunity, however my current company countered big time (promotion, raise, stock options). I ... job-offer new-job   asked by Jason 46 votes answered by Joe Strazzere 87 votes Do I send relative's resume to recruiters when I don't exactly support the candidate's track record? My sister's husband is looking for a job. He has a good track record while he's holding a job, but he cannot hold a job for too long. I will avoid going too deep into issues, probably because I ... recruitment employment personal-problems   asked by Chris 33 votes answered by Christopher Estep 72 votes How do I address my new colleagues? I will start working in a new company soon, as a developer (I am 27 years old). Shall I be formal with my colleagues and use Mr. and Ms. + last name, or is it okay to use the first name directly? Or ... professionalism netherlands   asked by user2059935 28 votes answered by Jane S 87 votes How can I limit or avoid social faux pas when I have a disability that makes it hard I have Asperger's syndrome which makes it difficult for me to navigate the social aspects of the workplace, and I understand that other conditions such as depression, anxiety, et cetera can also cause ... professionalism socializing disability   asked by Richard U 17 votes answered by jimm101 8 votes Headphone use has been banned, how should I challenge this? Very recently, the company I work for has decided to introduce a blanket ban on headphones in the company. The reasons for introducing the ban are: * Wearing headphones make employees seem ... company-policy   asked by user57888 17 votes answered by kevin cline 45 votes Greatest hits from previous weeks: Is stress interview a red flag when deciding whether to accept the offer? I have been the subject of what was obviously a stress interview: first emphasizing that some of my past achievements are void here, then asking me to tell them about my own shortcomings myself, then ... interviewing   asked by eee 84 votes answered by Magisch 77 votes Taking time off to deal with a family emergency A close relative is in really bad condition. I can't show up to work for the next few days. I am planning on emailing my supervisor right now and informing him that I cannot be at work next week. ... leave-of-absence   asked by user17183 9 votes answered by Preet Sangha 13 votes

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