Leave options for a pregnancy
Q: I just joined a new company in August, 2017. I am having my second child in December. I met with my HR Rep and she informed me that I was ineligible for 12 weeks of leave under the Family … Continued
A candidate’s list of requirements
Q: I have fairly strict requirements for my next job. I won’t work downtown. I need flex hours. And I need to earn 10% more of what I am earning now. I also don’t want to have to work on … Continued
Bring a resume (or two)
Q: Recently I interviewed for a job in Cambridge. I had done my research on the company and felt well-prepared. When I met with the interviewer, he asked me for a copy of my resume. It was a tech company. … Continued
Feedback after an interview
Q: Everyone once in a while I interview for a role which might be interesting to consider. I follow-up after the interview with a thank-you email. It’s odd. They call me and I never hear back. I email them a … Continued
Where is my employee referral bonus?
Q: Recently I referred a friend, who was hired by my company. My friend is a talented engineer, who probably commanded a six-figure compensation package. When I emailed my friend’s resume, it was submitted under our company’s new employee referral … Continued
What does your email address say about you?
Q: I was recently given some constructive advice from a career counselor. He said that my email address could be a turn-off to some technical recruiters and some tech companies. Is this commonly known? I have never heard of this. … Continued
College student asks about how to gain experience
Q: I am an engineering student graduating in two years. All the job postings I see are for entry-level engineers ask for experience. How is a student supposed to gain all of this experience while committed to studying and getting … Continued
Packed up desk and left. Now what?
Q: I left my last company after a conflict with a co-worker. I was angry and irritated. I packed up my desk and left. I didn’t give notice, I just left. In hindsight, I know I made a huge mistake. … Continued
What about my non-compete agreement?
Q: I have been asked by a prospective employer to sign a non-compete. I live and work in Massachusetts. I was told that these are virtually unenforceable in Massachusetts, especially if the parameters are not well-defined. A: Non-competes are most … Continued
Meal breaks in retail
Q: I work part-time at a small retail store in a town in Massachusetts. I work from 8:30am to about 1:00pm, Monday through Friday. Sometimes I work until 2:00pm but that is rare. I get a paid 15-minute break. However, … Continued