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Has anyone successfully landed a job out of state?
I'm in the final stages of possibly landing a job at a phenomenal company out of state, in an area I'd love to move to. My SO and I would rent out there but we need to sell our house first. His job is flexible so no issue there and we don't have kids. Luckily we live in a desirable area where the houses…
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I facilitated an Imposter Syndrome session yesterday and shared these 5 types.
Here are a things to keep in mind:
1. Doubt doesn’t make you an imposter, it makes you human.
2. You’re never going to know everything - no one does.…
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I was made redundant last December, just after returning from maternity leave, and it was a tough time with a little one at home.
Since then, I’ve been actively applying for jobs but rarely hear back. When asked why I’m looking for a new job in interviews, I haven’t always been sincere, giving different reasons. Recently, I decided to be upfront and told an interviewer that I was made redundant. But their response thre…
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Looking for some advice.
How do you deal with the catty "doubting Thomas" coworker?
We work in an environment where we HAVE to work closely together. There is no ignoring, avoiding or keeping my distance. Some of my guy friends in other…
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Does anyone know of any places in MD/VA that are hiring for admin roles?
I keep seeing the same job postings on Linkedin, Simplyhired, & Indeed. I need to get out of my job within the next month ASAP b/c my Supervisor is repeating the same behavior from last year where she takes extended leave EVERYTIME she has a family event that comes up & she says sh…
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Good Morning everyone,
I need advice on an ongoing situation at my job which seems to be getting worse. Background: I am a 67 year old female working part time (30 hours) at a restaurant/gift shop. Been there 4 years.
About two months ago they hired a man…
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Anonymous
This is a very vague question with a whole lot of questions in-front of it.
Who are trying to set boundaries with? Your Job, your family/friends? What boundaries are you trying to set? Are they realistic to the situation you are looking at?
I am a straightforward person so I pretty much just state what I mean but that means I have to understand the landscape I'm looking at.
Anonymous
Does one plan aside a set schedule for work? Do you answer calls after working hours?
Anonymous
Could you be more specific? Boundaries between what? If it's between work life and home life, I have found setting aside a dedicated area in my home for work activities and, to whatever extent possible, not spending non-work time in that area of my house to be helpful.