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can I ethically hire when the company is a mess, employers that want a reference from your current boss, and more

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If they won’t budge after that, they’re showing a real disregard for your job security (as well as professional norms) and withdrawing is the right move. All of our manufacturing/warehousing is off-site. However, I’d be happy to put you in touch with previous managers and colleagues.” What does this change in reporting lines mean?

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the axe thrower, the carpet glue, and other astounding first impressions made by new employees

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The security guard. I work at a commercial property management company and we have security guards on duty 24/7. We told him to go the security desk and train in if he still wanted to work, and he agreed. First day she walks up to the administrative assistant and asks for a list of who she gets to “boss around” (in those terms).