April 2009

laid off and then asked back

A reader writes: I was laid off after working 2.5 years with a company I adored. I was devastated. I kept in contact with coworkers and was persistent about letting my Branch Manager know of my desire to come back. Finally I landed a new job. But, 3 days later, my Branch Manager gave me […]

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accepted offer without asking about salary

A reader writes: I’m fresh out of college, just got hired at my first “grown up job.” I’m supposed to start training next week but my bosses haven’t gone over pay with me. The job is selling ad space in a magazine. They told me I would have the option of commission only or base […]

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