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Monthly Archives: June 2021

As part of your notice period, can you take your vacation or sick time?
28 Jun 2021

As part of your notice period, can you take your vacation or sick time?

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

Q:  I am preparing to accept another job soon.  I want to quit and to use my vacation days as part of my two-week notice.  I have six days of vacation time that I am owed.  Then I want to … Continued

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Job-hunting tips for a recent grad
21 Jun 2021

Job-hunting tips for a recent grad

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

Q:  I am a recent college graduate and have been on a contract assignment since April, 2021.  My parents are pushing me to “get a real job.”  I like my contract work but I am sort of ashamed that I … Continued

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Docking vacation in last paycheck
14 Jun 2021

Docking vacation in last paycheck

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

Q:  I just gave my notice to accept a new role at another company.  I was shocked that they are deducting some money from my last paycheck for a “vacation overage.”  I was planning on this final paycheck to pay … Continued

changing jobs, job doc blog, leaving a job, new job, vacation payout
Job seeker feels passed over because of age
7 Jun 2021

Job seeker feels passed over because of age

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

Q: I am 57 and feel like I am being passed over because of my age.  I have applied for many different roles and seem to always be eliminated when a company asks me about compensation expectations.  I know I … Continued

age discrimination, finding a job, job doc blog, job seeker, job seekers

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