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New role at a start-up is confusing.
7 Sep 2020

New role at a start-up is confusing.

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

Q: I was recently hired by a start-up company and I am very pleased with the compensation and the benefits.  However, the company is fairly disorganized.  I am nervous about how this role will work out.  How can I make … Continued

confused, job description, job doc blog, new employee, start-up
What are your leave rights if you are having twins?
9 Mar 2020

What are your leave rights if you are having twins?

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

Q: I am expecting in September, 2020.  I live and work in Massachusetts.  My company is a start-up in Cambridge with about 35 employees.  I am about to share this information with my employer.  Although overwhelming, I am expecting twins.  … Continued

job doc blog, maternity leave, small business, start-up
How to share negative feedback
25 Nov 2019

How to share negative feedback

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

Q: I need to give one of my employees some negative feedback about their performance.  It is not all negative but some concerns have popped up, which I need to make him aware of.  I don’t want to wait but … Continued

feedback, job doc blog, new supervisor, performance issues, start-up
Traits for successful entrepreneurs
26 Sep 2016

Traits for successful entrepreneurs

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

Q:  The corporate track isn’t right for everyone.  In your work, what do you see as the required traits of successful entrepreneurs?  I think I would be nervous, but excited about starting my own business.  I am a senior in … Continued

careers, small business, start-up
Shoveling out a Colleague
2 Feb 2015

Shoveling out a Colleague

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

Q: I work for a small start-up. All of us do everything all the time! Recently there was a snowstorm. Our building maintenance team did a poor job of plowing. There were a few employees who had cars that got … Continued

additional responsibilities, start-up

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