> Is this normal? should I reach out to the hiring manager? Yes, sadly HR departments earn their reputation for bureaucratic sloth and myopia. Reach out to th

> Is this normal? should I reach out to the hiring manager? Yes, sadly HR departments earn their reputation for bureaucratic sloth and myopia. Reach out to the Hiring Manager. Play it cool, like Fonzi. Suggest saying something like-- Looking forward to getting started, I wanted compare notes with you on next steps. BTW, I haven't received the formal paperwork, would you know of its status? The inquiry should be enough to get things rolling. Incidentally, recommend reading George Bradt on starting your new role> http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/108444.The_New_Leader_s_100_Day_Action_Plan http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/108444.The_New_Leader_s_1...