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#RI-6ab508d8·4 months ago·
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“made a significant leave request as a new employee”

management questioned my trustworthiness over a leave request

What I wish I knew
"be prepared for character-based scrutiny"
If I could tell you one thing
"clearly communicate leave intentions and expectations"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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