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JULY 16, 2019

And how directly involved with money/purchasing is his job?” He agrees when I say something like, “The company finances are being handled. It’s a replacement office chair. It’s a MID-RANGE OFFICE CHAIR, not even a fancy one! We need to move on now.”. * “Please order the chair I’ve marked.

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AUGUST 11, 2021

This is a hard question to answer without knowing your finances. I had to pay to have a second internet provider installed since the line I had couldn’t accommodate my workload, and needed to purchase a desk and office chair. In any case, it’s unlikely that you will destroy your career by taking a year off.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2018

In an office that placed a high emphasis on conservative appearance (some parts of law or finance, I suppose), it might be more of an issue. I did it for the chair, but they also allowed (and encouraged me to get) a sit/stand desk. Anyone have strong feelings to the contrary? Using the STAR format for interview answers.

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