Tag: professional-etiquette

I work at a small startup where everyone wears three hats and the coffee machine groans in solidarity. My boss is generally supportive and has said they value transparency. I am exploring roles that are a better fit, and a recruiter wants to move fast. A mentor says be discreet, while a colleague claims honesty earned them a glowing send-off. If I share that I am looking, do I invite reduced responsibilities, or does it open a path to a counteroffer? How do people time this conversation around interviews, references, and LinkedIn updates? Are there scripts that protect current work while planning a clean exit? Bonus points for lessons learned from teams where one person leaving triggered a reshuffle. I'm mid-way through a busy season and trying to be realistic about my energy. I learn best from step-by-step examples or what you'd repeat if you started over.

My team has a habit of pinging in the group chat late at night. I don't want to seem unhelpful and but I also need to unplug. How do I set expectations without sounding rigid?

I don't want to bother anyone, but I'd really like to improve. What's a respectful way to ask? (I'm not looking for professional advice, just everyday experiences.)