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Do you approve of the job your executive team is doing at your company?
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Female
Yes
Male
Yes

Is there a point of no return when you have an issue with a boss? At what point are you are better off quitting?

  • Build a case and sue. Don't quit. There are people at my station who have sued the company and individual supervisors that still work here.

13 answers • Leadership

Have you ever dated a co-worker, while both at the same company?
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Female
Yes
Male
Yes

How soon can I ask for a raise after starting a new job?

  • Ask about the reformable appraisal process at the interview, and how often those are done. Raises often accompany PAs.

13 answers • Office Culture

How can I get a good sense of a company's culture before I apply for a job there?

  • Ask around. Visit if you can. Read every article you can find about them. Talk to people who already work there. Listen to the talk around...

8 answers • Office Culture

Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?
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Female
Yes
Male
Yes

Do you need to be skilled at office politics to succeed in your career?

  • You need to have a certain amount of people skills, and that includes networking with others. Being able to work with other people, make...

6 answers • Professional Development

When you were hired at your current job, what was the cash amount of your signing bonus?
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I didn't receive a signing bonus
$1 - $1,000
$1,000 - $5,000
$5,000 - $10,000
$10,000+

Will I lose my job if I have an extended sickness?

  • No, you cannot control an extended sickness. Employers should find means to accommodate.

8 answers • Office Culture

Besides your Salary, what's most important to you about work?
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Career Advancement Opportunities
Work Life Balance
Company Mission
Healthcare & Benefits
Culture & Environment

Should a boss care if their employees like them?

  • No, as long as they’re not being disliked for being unprofessional and they still show respect.

12 answers • Leadership

Is your paycheck thanks enough, or do you think it's also important to be thanked by your boss?

  • It is not, from time to time is good to know you're efforts are noted and appreciated.

10 answers • Leadership

How many times in your career have you been fired?
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Never
1
2
3
4 or more

What's an example of a red flag in a new boss?

  • Weeks coming into the group and already thinks themselves as SMEs especially if they are new to the business line.

9 answers • Office Culture

As long as I perform well as an employee, do I need to attend out of office work events to get ahead?

  • You shouldn't have to, however in many work cultures you must. In some not going means you might be looking at getting booted especially if...

8 answers • Professional Development

What Does Your CEO Most Need to Improve?
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People Skills
Work Ethic
Integrity
Vision/Strategy
Hiring Standards

What are some ways that an employee's ambition can work against them?

  • Could be viewed by colleagues as too aggressive or untrustworthy.

11 answers • Office Culture

How many years should I spend at each job during my career? Is there a minimum?

  • No longer than 5 - 7 years. Longer than that and you look complacent. One learns new skills in new environments.

13 answers • Professional Development

How many times in the last 5 years have you been promoted?
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4 or more
3
2
1
I haven't been promoted yet

Why would your workplace monitor your computer use?

  • To make certain that I am focused on work and doing my job. If I was in a high security position, then that is another reason.

9 answers • Office Culture

What's an example of a red flag in a new coworker?

  • create frictions in the team

12 answers • Office Culture

How many full-time jobs have you had in the last five years?
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Four or more
Three
Two
One
I haven't had any full-time jobs

I'm really excited about an upcoming job interview. Do I have to hide that in the actual interview?

  • Not at all. Energy and excitement are in line with the culture and infections.

10 answers • Professional Development

What's the fastest you've ever seen a troubled workplace get turned around?

  • In the 40 years that I worked. I've never seen a troubled workplace ever get turned around

6 answers • Office Culture

How secure do you feel your job is at your company?
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Very Secure
Secure Enough
Neutral
Insecure
Very Insecure

Why is it often said that 10% of office workers do 90% of the work?

  • It's an overstatement. But refers to a fact that there are a few who do much more than the rest.

9 answers • Office Culture

What are the most striking differences between startups and established companies?

  • There's more stability, structure and work-life balance at more established companies.

7 answers • Office Culture