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Sex, Religion and Politics
19 Oct 2015

Sex, Religion and Politics

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q: It is the season again. Every four years. We are subjected to our CEO’s political opinions. He talks about issues related to politics and then slowly begins to make voting recommendations. He calls many of the candidates idiots, fools … Continued

etiquette at work, office issues, politics in the workplace
Concerns Over A Teacher’s Behavior
12 Oct 2015

Concerns Over A Teacher’s Behavior

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q: I am a parent in a public school system in the Boston area. In our local newspaper, I have read about a teacher at our middle school who has been arrested for a DUI and then domestic abuse. I … Continued

etiquette at work, office issues
Posting Jobs Internally
5 Oct 2015

Posting Jobs Internally

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q: I worked at a large company and recently left. I am now working for a small company. We have little HR support here so occasionally I will call my former HR Director with a question or two. She seems … Continued

changing careers, etiquette at work, interviewing, job openings, office issues, salary and benefits
Sick Relative and Sick Leave Benefits
28 Sep 2015

Sick Relative and Sick Leave Benefits

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q: I recently had to take some sick days off to care for my brother who is suffering from HIV. I really don’t want to have to explain to HR why I am taking these days off. They keep asking … Continued

etiquette at work, FMLA, office issues, salary and benefits, sick time
Referring A Son Can Get Messy
21 Sep 2015

Referring A Son Can Get Messy

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q: I recently referred my son to a position within my company. The position is working for one of my three supervisors. I am a director at a large medical device company and we have had a horrible time recruiting … Continued

etiquette at work, interviewing, networking, office issues
Time Off for Heart Condition Might Qualify Employee for FMLA
14 Sep 2015

Time Off for Heart Condition Might Qualify Employee for FMLA

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q: I recently had a serious heart problem. I was hospitalized, released and then re-admitted. I think I am now ready to resume full-time work. I work as a Director at a large biotech firm. I am worried about job … Continued

etiquette at work, salary and benefits
Manager Leaves Employee
7 Sep 2015

Manager Leaves Employee

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q: I was hired late last year at a mid-sized company. I enjoy my job. I was hired by a former manager who had started working at my current employer last summer, a few months before me. I loved working … Continued

changing careers, etiquette at work, networking, office issues, salary and benefits
Pursuing a Second Career in Interior Design
31 Aug 2015

Pursuing a Second Career in Interior Design

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q: I am 35 years old and a stay at home with two small children. My undergraduate degree was in political science. It was a degree that I never really used since I worked mostly in marketing and non-profit fundraising … Continued

changing careers, changing jobs, job search, networking
Canoeing, Napping and Cycling — Is This Acceptable?
24 Aug 2015

Canoeing, Napping and Cycling — Is This Acceptable?

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q: I work in a very casual technology company. Most employees really put forth an effort every day and on every project. There are a few who take advantage of our casual culture. They take afternoon bike rides, head to … Continued

etiquette, etiquette at work, office issues, salary and benefits
A missed opportunity for a compliment
17 Aug 2015

A missed opportunity for a compliment

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q: I work for a healthcare company on the south shore. Recently, a vendor asked me to schedule a time to come to our office to present an award. I explained that I would have to check with my director … Continued

etiquette, etiquette at work

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