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Monthly Archives: April 2019

The value of networking
29 Apr 2019

The value of networking

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: There is a lot of talk around networking.  What exactly is your definition of networking?  What is a good networker and what is a bad networker?  How can networking help my career? What are some of your networking tips? … Continued

job doc blog, networking
Meal breaks – can I leave early instead?
22 Apr 2019

Meal breaks – can I leave early instead?

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I am a full-time employee.  I receive a 45-minute lunch break every day.  However, there are some days that I would like to work through my lunch break and leave early.  I know lunch breaks are required by law.  … Continued

employment law, job doc blog, lunch break, meal breaks
Denied FMLA. One reason that might make sense.
15 Apr 2019

Denied FMLA. One reason that might make sense.

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I recently left my job to take care of my mother, who is quite sick and elderly.  I applied for FMLA but was told my company did not offer FMLA.  Isn’t it a federal law?  I am considering legal … Continued

employee benefits, FMLA, job doc blog, salary and benefits, sick time
To hug or not to hug?
8 Apr 2019

To hug or not to hug?

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I am a lead engineer.  I know I can be awkward.  I like to know the rules.  Answer this – is hugging a co-worker illegal? A:  Wow.  Ok.  If I had to pick a YES or a NO.  It … Continued

job doc blog, office etiquette
Do we still need business cards?
1 Apr 2019

Do we still need business cards?

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  My job was eliminated last month.  I took some time off to handle some chores around my house.  Now I need to get serious.  I was told by a career coach that I need to buy business cards.  Are … Continued

business cards, job doc blog, networking

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