Is it my responsibility?
I am not a trainer or manager. I have slight seniority, yet our org has a flat structure with only one leader and many direct reports. I share an office with a new coworker. She just finished her onboarding window but is still drowning and not quite catching on. There are several things she does right, but the amount of time it takes for her to get going or start a task is not sustainable or requires me to stop what I'm doing to show her. I have chatted with a few coworkers about it previously against my better judgement yet out of frustration. One seems to have a bit of a personal disdain for her, while the other questioned her competency from day one. They both feel that I should go to my boss, and reiterate she's not cutting but there is no way that our boss isn't privy to XXXXXXXX not working out. We have weekly one on one's to discuss projects, various team meetings, and such and I know there have been balls dropped. I do not feel that it is my place. I do share with my boss in my meetings that I'm frequently interrupted or where she is needing assistance, but I also give her praise where praise is due. My boss apparently shared that information with the team member that deems XXXXXXXXX is incompetent and feels that I'm doing us a disservice and need to be harsher because my boss implied that I'm painting XXXXXXXX in a positive light. I firmly believe that my boss does not share everything with either of us, and feels that it would be inappropriate to discuss anything that was critical of another team member and reiterated this to my coworker. I've been in leadership, and am one of the few on my team that has any prior management experience, which is why I feel that I'm doing what I'm "supposed" to do. However, I know times have changed and have a nagging feeling that perhaps I am dropping the ball.
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Please wish me luck, or say a prayer for me! I am praying for all of us out there, particularly those of us in our mid-50s searching for a new role in which we can be happy, fulfilled and grow our careers (those of use not close to retirement)!
I am so tired of the rejection and tomorrow's interview seems like such a great position. I am trying hard to stay confident but it is not easy, since I have been rejected for so many roles.
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I got a job offer from a large financial institution!
Part of me wants to celebrate and jump up and down, and then the other part of me is cautiously optimistic. The offer is contingent upon a successful background check. I have a misdemeanor back in 2009 when I was young and stupid. This misdemeanor has nothing to do with banking, theft, fraud, and the like.
I want to be positive, but I don't want to be blindsided with a rejection. Should I be worried?
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"The Timing of Your Questions During an Interview Is Everything!"
Strategically timing your questions is a crucial factor in achieving interview success.
https://open.substack.com/pub/artoffindingwork/p/the-timing-of-your-questions-during?r=4s382&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
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Memes, Movements, and Momentum — Reflections on Marketing, Meaningful Work, and Real Connections
This week’s edition of Tuesday Tea with V brings together two themes that might seem unrelated at first — internet memes and personal milestones — but both offer insight into how we connect, communicate, and grow.
In the first half, I explore how memes (yes, memes!) have evolved as a marketing tool and cultural signal. I break down recent research from the Journal of Interactive Marketing and share why some memes quickly fade while others stay with us for years. Humor, when used thoughtfully, can be a powerful way to connect — even in professional spaces like LinkedIn.
The second half is a more personal reflection, including updates from the past couple of weeks:
→ I attended Expand Your NARRAtive: A Filipino Business Mixer & Potluck
→ I supported my brother-in-law as he launched his campaign for local office
→ I participated in Fairygodboss’s own “Innovate, Impact, Inspire” event, which left me feeling energized and grateful
→ I had three job interviews — a reminder that continued effort often leads to forward motion
→ I spent a full day with an old friend, enjoying the city and a much-needed pause
You might recognize one part of this newsletter: a short poem I wrote as a teenager. I shared it here on Fairygodboss for Earth Day, and it felt right to include it again in the broader context of how creativity, care, and reflection show up in our lives — even decades later.
I know that many here are in the midst of transition — seeking work, rediscovering strengths, or simply figuring out what’s next. This platform has always felt like a space where those journeys are respected, and I’m honored to contribute to that conversation.
If you'd like to read the full edition, you can find it here:
→ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/memes-movements-momentum-insights-updates-vanessa-lontoc-mba-zhd2e/
What’s something you’ve learned (or remembered) lately that’s helping you navigate where you are now?
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I think you should continue applying for jobs and interviewing as you are not crazy about one of the jobs and it is unclear if you will be offered the other.
If the company less interesting to you offers you a position, you should alert the other hiring manager to let him/her know that they are expecting a response in x days. (No company would expect a response on the spot; it is perfectly reasonable to take time to think about it). If they are truly interested, they will give you a decision.
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