> If you are evaluating someone's work and you can fire them, then you are their boss. At least given the current job market, if an engineer isn't evaluating a

> If you are evaluating someone's work and you can fire them, then you are their boss. At least given the current job market, if an engineer isn't evaluating and at least prepared to "fire" her employer, she's probably misunderstanding the employment dynamics. If the compensation, freedom to work, and growth expected aren't there, ask for them. If you don't get good answers and actions to back them up, say, "Thanks! I'll see you around."