I was once told that HR is not for the faint of heart. I have conquered many battles in my life, yet none that have made me feel as incapable and small as the world of human resources has. I started my journey as an HR assistant and moved to a contract role, within 2 weeks of me…

Unjust mandatory time on the clock on day off. First of all, the company is paying me for that time though I’m at a dilemma right now. I actually hate the job, the company, and I tolerate my co-workers only because they’re remote. I work 3rd shift and I’m the only one in a small…

Why companies don't follow up with you after you had more than one round of interviews and you were not selected? It is just poor form and unprofessional in my opinion. I see it more and more as a trend. Everyone is crying that they need good talent. People who made it to more…

A month into my new role and I'm frustrated and sadly realizing it's not the right fit. During my interview, I was excited about this opportunity but after commencing my position, it's not a 'real' role. Everything 'extra' is being added to my workload even if it doesn't relate…

Question How did you find your perfect match with a job? What qualities did you search for? Was it your passion for the field you're in? Work/life balance? Salary? What made you go, 'This is perfect for me'? As I'm on the search for my own perfect match, I'd love to know more…

Absolutely devastated I have been in my current industry for 15 years total, I did take a 4 year break and worked in a different industry during this break. I was recruited by my current company as they remembered me as a competitor, I took a number of large accounts from them at…

Can you transfer intellectual property rights from an employer if they reject the project? I am currently pushing a project at work that needs patenting and copyright. It is unclear right now if they are going to accept and continue the project. Per my contract, IP is owned by my…

Tired of constant org changes and lack of stability at work, what else is out there? I really need to pivot to something different, I think. I have a job, survived several rounds of layoffs at work, still there, but had five bosses in 3.5 years. A year ago, I started seriously…

I have been interviewing for 3 positions. The first one I really want, the second one I'd do if I had to, but I would not be happy as I'd be right back in an understaffed department and I've seen how that goes, the third one ghosted me after a very long interview and tour. I've…

Contacted for a seat on an advisory board - any HR personnel or employees have advice for interview? Hello! I've been on non profit boards but never a paid advisory board role. I was contacted via linkedin, through an intermediary called boardsi. I've scheduled an initial call.…

Not motivated anymore i've been in my role for 10 months. My team is great and the company is decent. Lately I've found myself procrastinating and just dread logging in or being onsite. I already know this isn't a role I see myself in long-term but I saw this as an opportunity to…

Eligible for rehire? I recently applied for a job in which I had to agree to the employer reaching out to see if my previous companies would rehire me. I know there is definitely one org that would say I'm not because it was an ugly parting and I ended up suing them. Any HR…

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Should I lower my salary expectations? I am being laid off my current company. I work as an accountant and, in my most recent position, have acquired some very specialized knowledge. I have been searching for a similar position and have found several. A few of them say "CPA…

I had a really good paying job that i got let go from before my 1 year probation was up, just before Christmas. My boss would do things like: pick up keys for a vehicle i was driving off the table thinking i didnt see him grab it and go lock it in that vehicle, then when i was…

Former colleagues stopped talking to me (and I think it's because I've been badmouthed post-departure) I left a very toxic workplace on bad terms two years ago. My supervisor was absolutely horrible, a textbook bully who I had to file a complaint against because she was obviously…

What do you think Of using the "open to work" banner on your linkedin profile? I've been seeing one of two opinions on it-some potential employers say it makes a candidate look desperate and other people say they like to see it. Have you used it? Have you had success? Thank you.

I've been out of the workforce for a while now. I've done freelance writing here and there but can't niche down and generalized niching isn't recommended. I'm looking for something that isn't customer service but that I can do with an elementary-aged child at home during the…

I am working in a product based software company as a support assistant Manager. I have approx 6 year of experience in Technical Support(Email, Live Chat and Remote, (Non Voice)), Quality Analysis, Team Lead and manual testing. now I am looking for a opportunity to learning new…

I recently hired a new manager in my department. I assigned one of my more seasoned managers to show him the ropes. While I was traveling on business I learned that the seasoned manager told the new hire he was changing his alternative work schedule so that instead of being off…