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A look back at what we were talking about around this time in previous years:

One year ago…

my boss told me I’m being annoying

It’s the Friday open thread!

The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on any work-related questions that you want to talk about (that includes school). If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet*, but this is a chance to take your questions to other readers.

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It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go…

1. Does it look uppity to list languages on my resume?

I currently list four languages on my resume and am working on my fifth. I tend to pick ones that a large number of people speak and where I know/have a positive relationship with at least one native speaker, usually friends or colleagues. I h...

A reader writes:

I am currently employed on the east coast and am looking to move back to my family in the midwest. I intend to apply for employment there a full three months before I would be able to start work. In addition, I must ask for an entirely remote interview/hiring process with a final job offer and acceptance occurring before I actualize the move. How deman...