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I am currently on notice period and my LWD is Sep 2, 2022. Today, I got an offer from state street mentioning my joining date as Sep 12, 2022 even though I already told HR that I would like to join from Sep 5 itself. How can I convince HR to prepone my joining date to Sep 5, 2022. I don't want to lose my one week salary guys. Pls suggest. State Street
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It depends a bit on how large your company is. It is important to remember that c-Suite is your superior. I err on the side of formality and humility for 2 reasons 1) I think business leaders are more likely to want to work with me, and 2) attorneys are already viewed as arrogant - no need to reinforce that view.
Your GC should help you set boundaries for how firm you can be with other executives. At the end of the day, you want them to like you and see you as a valuable member of the business team (not just the legal team) l; act accordingly.
I treat c-level with the same deference and respect I treat my GC. Heck, I treat all executives and middle managers in my company that way. As a lawyer, you have to work for hearts and minds every day. Don’t want to reinforce the stereotype that we think we are better than everyone else and somehow outside the normal corporate organization.
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You get the info from them. Craft it into schedules. Have them review _for accuracy_. Query what is missing. Always be grateful and profusely thankful for their help--they have a lot more to worry about than some DS.