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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Working with colleagues in other areas of your company or fields besides software engineering can improve your understanding of these areas, enhance your problem-solving skills, and even help you make better decisions in the future. Chat with a trusted mentor or your manager about what skills you must develop to make it to the next level.

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JANUARY 25, 2021

It makes other departments shy away from her, and she misses out on promotional opportunities due to her attitude. She has confided to me that she would like a promotion because of all the years she has worked here. How do I impress upon her that promotions are earned based on skill and not longevity?

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MAY 23, 2016

To be more specific, I have had a few incidents at work that have really made me wonder if there is a bar for computer skills in a workplace where those skills aren’t something that we look for when hiring. Absolutely there are times when someone’s computer skills aren’t measuring up to what’s needed.

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APRIL 12, 2016

I have been thinking about asking about taking on new responsibilities and a promotion/job change within this department, to a more middle management position. There was a page for each job he had, including giving out promotional samples. He hasn’t asked for help with the resume, just with the computer.

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DECEMBER 19, 2016

It makes other departments shy away from her, and promotional opportunities are denied due to her attitude. She and I have come a long way, and she has confided to me that she would like a promotion because of all the years she has worked here. If I were her, I would be learning basic Excel/Word skills and brushing up on email skills.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2019

When I step backward and look objectively at the situation, I’ve gotten nothing but glowing reviews my entire time at this job and I was promoted in early January — I know my work is high quality. I end up wondering: is my work awful, and my manager is seeking little ways to build me up and give me confidence so I can grow?

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