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Seeking a job change
The Fear That Won’t Let Me Sleep I’ve been sick all week, but that’s not why I can’t sleep. Fear keeps my mind running long past my body’s need for rest. I fear losing my job. Many technology companies, from Microsoft to Google, have laid off thousands of employees. Speculation is rampant, ranging from poor management to union busting to recession planning. But whether blame is laid on the economy or the CEO, the effect on my own security is the same.…
Employees have no privacy
The laws that govern employee privacy are limited to discriminatory acts and invasive practices. Those records which would not be acceptable to base a hiring decision on, such as medical records, remain protected unless the employer has reason to request them; i.e. to ascertain the fitness of the employee to perform a specific task. Invasive practices go beyond workplace security into the off-site life of the employee. THis includes monitoring the employee’s off-hours location and activities and reading the employee’s personal mail if it’s routed to the workplace.…
Job titles have unexpected consequences
What’s in a job title? Is it only a placeholder to pin to a job board? Does it matter whether a tech opening is called “software engineer” or “junior software developer?” Why would you append “senior” or “junior” to a title? There’s more in a job title than you may expect. First, consider the addition of levels to a business' job titles; designations such as “junior” or “senior”. A business may choose levels to insert gradation in skill and experience with the intention to outline career progression.…