I was let go by my company of 15 years after multiple promotions, meeting all my goals and receiving strong performance reviews, by a new leader, brought in from the outside. He seemed threatened by my competence and almost immediately began to micromanage me in ways that were…

Employee EEOC threat after being placed on a PIP I have an employee on my team that had been underperforming for several months. Specifically, missing project deadlines, inaccurate report completion, not complying with department work products, external and internal stakeholder…

I reported my supervisor to my manager because I was being treated differently in a male dominated workplace and I wasnt getting the support I needed . My supervisor never recognized me for my effort, I was being excluded from meetings, and my colleagues were making demeaning…

Background check when company was bought out and changed names So, I have been asked to complete a background check. However, I have two problems. The first problem is that my job title changed multiple times during my tenure. The second problem is the company changed hands and…

I am looking to do a mid-life career pivot from a very different background (home organizing) into tech. Has anyone else done this? Did you do a bootcamp you recommend that you have personally had success with? I'm thinking this would be the best route. I'd love one that helps a…

The Fairygodboss team would like to learn more about your interview experiences. Have you ever encountered inappropriate or uncomfortable questions during a job interview? If so, we would like to invite you to participate in this brief (and anonymous) 2-question survey:…

I would like to receive your opinions please. Employee is asked to meet with the owner and manager to discuss the employee's raise. During the meeting the owner stated the employee's salary was more than the manager, who was in the room and gave permission to the owner to…

Last week I was let go at my job. They refused to tell me why they were letting me go. This came after I made a complaint that one of the bosses made me feel uncomfortable because he was always grabbing his self around us(the women). They told him I made the complaint and he…

Trying to find the right balance as a leader. I'm a Director, with four months at a new company, who leads a team of five. Of these five, I inherited three and hired two. The three I inherited are very close and interact as friends inside and outside of work, as they did with my…

I've recently been displaced from my job; they’ve got rid of my position. When they told me, I was actually excited I felt like they gave me an opportunity to advance to something better management and HR was surprised of my reaction because I wasn’t the only one they let over…

Looking for a job while employed When I was laid off, looking for a job was my full-time job. It was hard emotionally and financially, but I had a lot of time to put into job applications. I’m currently employed and not at risk of losing my job at all, but I’m miserable and ready…

Hi everyone, I hope everyone is doing well. I graduated from university last June however l am struggling to find a full time job. I have applied to thousands of jobs but l keep getting rejected or ghosted or not being called back for the second interview. I am getting desperate.…

I don't know what to do. A couple of years ago, I landed the job I currently have. I was so stressed out looking for a job,I didn't take the full time to read the job description (big mistake). To be honest I don't even remember applying for the position. I was so desperate that…

I am at the start of my work re-entry and I'm feeling lost as to what to do for work and invisible to the online job application process. I've had my own home organizing business for about 6 years. I enjoy it and my clients. I am looking to do something less physical from home…

What state do I put on my resume?? My domicile is in the south; I'm temporarily living/working in the midwest; and I'm planning to relocate to the west for personal reasons. What location do I put on my resume? I currently have the midwest state on there with "Ready to relocate."…

Am I being managed out (ADA accommodation)? This is a long one, so thanks to anyone who reads it. I've been working for a large financial services firm remotely for the past 2 years . My team has been reduced down to 2 people through attrition/layoffs and we are now doing the…

What is the average time to wait for an offer? A company reached out to me on LinkedIn for a new position they created. I've had 3 rounds of interviews (one in person) and sent thank you emails after each with no responses. After a week, (worried my emails went to spam) I…

I went through a final interview on Monday in which the hiring manager and her boss asked me if it sounded like a place I'd want to work. I said yes (b/c they are my first choice, and the company sounds great). Afterward, the hiring manager said the recruiter would be in touch. I…

Massive career shift.... I've worked as a bookkeeper all my working career (15 years), but now that I'm divorced, bookkeeping doesn't make enough money to live the way I did when I was married... it doesn't even really make enough to pay the rent. I've topped out financially for…

My job is a mess. I've been with my org for a few years. It started off well. I support a large team in a marketing/content type role. My first supervisor was stellar and really had a good handle on what I'm supposed to do. Well, they retired and were replaced by someone who…