Work holiday parties that exclude some employees? Has anyone else ever experienced this? I am feeling so sad for my husband. His coworker told him that he found out that there was an employee holiday party after the new year that only some employees were invited to. The people in…

Salary expectations? When filling in an online application and you're not allowed to put words (I always put negotiable) and forced to give a number, what do you enter not knowing the range for the role?

Need support for a tough conversation with my boss about his inappropriate behavior. I am new at this job (less than 3mos) and last week, he had a blow up on my office mate which was so loud and intense that people came into my office afterwards to see if we were ok. The blow up…

I am having an existential crisis. Two years ago, I was let go from a director position that I loved and thought that I did very well. My boss for that position didn't think that I performed to company standards. I was there for 14 years. Fast forward, I have been at my current…

Recently laid off in HR who is hiring? Need a job soon or might go homeless. :(

Complained to my boss about my one comment. Coworker and I had a brief somewhat heated I suppose exchange. He kept interrupting me to say something had been agreed upon previously. I snapped and told him that I’d heard him “all three times that you said that.” Then, realized that…

Lost out on a job because I was going on a short vacation. Has this happened to any of you FGBers currently looking? I couldn't cancel because of non-refundable tickets, and was told that we could have an in-person interview when I got back. I was gone Thursday and Friday then…

I have never, in my 16 years in this business, had to work with such rude and egotistical clients. I am trying to understand what I may be doing wrong that is sabotaging my ability to forge a good relationship with some of my clients. I am in the employee benefits industry and…

My co-workers and (direct supervisor) refuse to share any information with me about how to go about using tools, project information etc. They actually go out of their way to isolate me. I do research regarding information I can find, but have no direction or content. I'm not new…

What are your thought about PIP (performance improvement plans). Ever been on a pip? Are pips used as a way for managers to get employees out?

Breaking into Tech Industry Hi Everyone! I was laid off in the beginning of the year and have been looking for new roles. My past experience has been in Sales Enablement, Change and Communications Management for non-tech companies. For my new role, I want to do the same type of…

Career change assistance. For context I most recently worked as a high school counselor for 12 years. Moved to higher ed for a change of environment and have worked as an academic advisor the last 2 years. I'm burned out, frustrated by the lack of upward mobility and cut in pay.…

Have you ever quit a job without having another one lined up? I have an unmanageable workload, like 70+ hours a week and I amHave you ever quit a job without having another one lined up? I have an unmanageable workload, like 70+ hours a week and I am still drowning and behind.…

Could use some advice from other women who've experienced this! So, a little context. I recently left a position that I loved. My boss left in the middle of last year and I was considered to take his position. While they were hiring for the position, I served as the "interim…

Has anyone ever heard of beginning a position prior to filling out a w4 tax form or payroll deductions? the temp agency I just got hired for to work on a project in a fortune 10 company, insists on waiting for my first week at work to have me complete my payroll and tax documents…

Interning with 2 years of experience I am currently doing an internship at a company I really like but I have 2 years of Software development experience prior to this. I feel a little embarrassed to put it on my LinkedIn since it feels like a huge step back. Am I valid in my…

So, I was just terminated. I was given the opportunity to resign. WHY would I do that??? I would not qualify for unemployment if I resign. Can someone kindly explain this to me??

Can HR deny me a promotion and a raise? I am an IT manager and have worked for the same company for over 20 years. During Covid we went 100% remote and have stayed that way, although all other departments have changed to hybrid. During this time I moved to another state. I was…

How do you keep sane during this horrible job market when looking for a job?

I just want to come on here with some real numbers. Forbes just posted an article sharing that the average unemployment in the US currently is 21 weeks. Most of us know the market is brutal. This week, I FINALLY got a job and I'm ELATED. I want to bring my reality to you with…