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Hi Fishes, Sometime back I was interviewed for Technical Support Job role in my domain. T1 went well. T2, in my understanding was better only (not great like T1 but not blunder. I felt it was nice and i replied majority of questions). They released the feedback after 10 days with "Not Positive". I am not totally sure with feedback as I replied majority of questions correct. I am being bit curious with "Microsoft" tag. What can be the reason?
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It really depends on your relationship with her. If the two of you have a fairly close relationship and work together really well, I think having a private meeting with her and offering to take on some of her tasks is something that would be appreciated. I wouldn’t mention anything about her personal life but approach it from the stance that, you know things are extremely busy right now and she has a lot on her plate, so maybe there are things you can take to make it a little easier on her. You are acknowledging and even stating that there is a lot going on right now but you are not putting any of the blame on her. Approaching it from the stance that things are crazy busy for everyone right now and offering to help her since she is your immediate boss, could be seen as being empathetic to the situation and willing to step-in when you see it’s needed. As women, a lot of times we really want and need help, but are afraid to ask for it, because it can make us seem week and unable to do our job. I think it’s all in the way you approach it. Best of luck to you!
I guess eventually these people will come to you if they cannot get responses from her. I wish you and her the best.
I wouldn't if she doesn't say anything first. Some people don't feel comfortable sharing things about their personal life and I respect that. Some women even get offended, so be careful.
It's nice for you wanting to help, but know that sometimes it's not appreciated. Also it's really above your pay grade.
If you really want to help, do a great job at work. Exceed expectations and take care of things at work. I think she'll appreciate that at the minimum.
Being a great person and being a hard worker aren’t mutually exclusive. Don’t make assumptions about what’s going on, she’s your manager and not your friend. In your next 1:1 mention that you’ve been approached by other on the project regarding her availability and ask how she would like you to respond. Leave it there, don’t pry.