Comment by Vality on Employer requested notice period longer than new company...
It seems the huge mistake you made was not to give notice before going on vacation. This would have saved this whole problem.
View ArticleComment by Vality on Should I call out a toxic manager by name on Glassdoor?
I would say it ceases to be a grudge if you can do real harm to the target of it.
View ArticleComment by Vality on Trouble understanding the speech of overseas colleagues
I understand this answer, and its probably the right one but I do really sympathize with the OP. I've been working in a role for 5 years and still can literally not understand 1 word in 10 spoken in...
View ArticleComment by Vality on Former Employer just sent me an IP Agreement
I'd strongly advise not signing, almost no good can come of this. Contact a lawyer if you are worried. But I expect if you don't sign nothing at all will happen. (What can they do, fire you?)
View ArticleComment by Vality on How to break the cycle of being a "load bearing...
I mean, you could certainly fix the situation by resigning, at which point your employer would very quickly have to figure out how to get around you not being there for the deadline (or collapse and...
View ArticleComment by Vality on I completed a difficult task using a tool I developed...
The OP says they developed it before they were an employee. And were contracted to do so as a consultant, that would be enough paper trail to show it doesn't belong to the employer.
View ArticleComment by Vality on Company did not petition for visa in a timely manner. Is...
For US work visas the employee actually can't file the visa. The company (or usually a lawyer working for them) actually has to do the entire process.
View ArticleComment by Vality on Employer wants me to lie so they can qualify for a a...
@sowoli beware, most visas can be revoked and green card renewals can be denied for lying on government paperwork, or accepting low income subsidies. Be very careful and consult an immigration lawyer...
View ArticleComment by Vality on By law, am I required take a 30 minute break during an...
Unfortunately many companies and states insist on this. Though I've noticed that most companies are more lax for salaried employees not taking lunch. I expect the federal government is however pretty...
View ArticleComment by Vality on Potential new partner angry about first collaboration -...
@Ukko I think this was more of a contract to hire than an interview as the candidates were paid full rate for the work OP said.
View ArticleComment by Vality on Manager encourages me to take day of sick leave instead...
@Karl While I get your point, I happen to know my former employer as well as several other screen for employees who take significantly more sick days on Monday, Friday or the day before or after a...
View ArticleComment by Vality on How can I tell my boss the required uniform makes me...
While a business can insist on a uniform I would say given the manager is the opposite gender to you and specifically joked(?) About up looking androgynous this could easily be sexual harassment. I...
View ArticleComment by Vality on Can my former employer sue me if I don't give them the...
@dukeling the OP could likely demand the employer pick them up at a time convenient for the OP and provide media to put them on. While they likely have to be willing to give them back that doesnt mean...
View ArticleComment by Vality on How can I send home personal information from work?
The OP says they need their payslips. Those should not be on company equipment as they are your documents, not your employer and may be legally relevant and required for one to have for tax purposes.
View ArticleComment by Vality on Company indirectly discriminating against introverts,...
@ThorbjørnRavnAndersen Technologically noise canceling has got really impressive. But still doesnt seem to have any solution if you need silence. It can only replace one noise with another (as far as I...
View ArticleAnswer by Vality for How to clock time on a mandatory shuttle?
I am admittedly neither an expert nor a lawyer so cannot tell you for sure how this works in the general case, but in my most recent two employers the rules have been the same. If you are travelling...
View ArticleAnswer by Vality for How can I communicate better with a co-worker who is not...
Understanding the ProblemI think you need to consider several key points here, the first and most important is what the issue actually is with this older employee. Perhaps he really is just incompetent...
View ArticleAnswer by Vality for Junior colleague is questioning my methodology in front...
I realize you are likely quite upset as to this colleagues behaviour over this and it may have significantly hurt the meeting, however it is far more likely to be due to this person's ignorance rather...
View ArticleAnswer by Vality for Omit Junior from job title on resume - likely outcome?
I would like to put a slightly different spin on this. I have had a fair number of jobs where the job title was not less senior sounding than I liked, but merely a completely incomprehensible internal...
View ArticleAnswer by Vality for Working on live dev code in the interview process: ethical?
Another perspective which nobody has covered so far, is I would be very concerned that the company is not properly considering ownership considerations of this code they want you to write.Who does the...
View ArticleAnswer by Vality for Is it inappropriate to ask how long a phone...
At least in my opinion this is totally fine. And possibly even a good sign. A lot of people attending an interview will be juggling that with their current job and various other commitments.Asking...
View ArticleAnswer by Vality for Can I tell a customer that their request is just...
I would take a small step back and just say something like:Given what you have said so far I think this is well within my area of expertise. I should be able to get that done for you.That conveys that...
View ArticleAnswer by Vality for How to tell coworkers I need to leave early without...
I have had similar issues, and have always just labelled the callendar slot: "Medical Appointment". This is vague enough not to be a lie but also makes it clear it's a medical issue which should...
View ArticleAnswer by Vality for Relocating to different city; 1-month notice given, but...
There is no one size fits all solution to this one. And the first thing you want to do is get a copy of your contract and discuss with an employment lawyer immediately! Please do not take anything in...
View ArticleAnswer by Vality for Answering The Question: How Many People Work Here?
Answer honestly, if its a startup with only 3 people tell them that.If you have 30 employees tell them that too.Don't use any tricks or white lies. If you hire the candidate they will find out very...
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