20 Oct 2025
38m
Episode 483: My team hated me from day one and should I stack PTO before my resignation
Soft Skills Engineering
In episode 483 of Soft Skills Engineering, Jamison and Dave address listener questions, starting with advice for a team member, Ed, who feels his ideas are ignored and possibly stolen by his team. They explore potential reasons for this dynamic, suggest strategies for building trust, and advise patience before taking drastic action. They then tackle a question about the ethics of using PTO at a current job to onboard at a new job before giving notice. They advise against it, citing potential contractual issues and the importance of maintaining professional relationships, and Dave shares a story about a previous employee who abused a parental leave policy.
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