I was employed while job hunting. I have completed the interview process at one company and am waiting on an offer (or not, however it goes). Since completing the interview process this past Tuesday, I was let go from my current job. I know it’s going to come up in the background…

After I cut ties with my former employer, I closed out that role on LinkedIn. I'm finding that the interest I received previously especially from recruiters has vanished. Did I mistake and should I have kept that role listed until I found a new position? If so, is there anything…

How do you find your strengths and what you are good at? I can do a lot of things, but I don't feel like I can master anything. What can I do to find my strengths to know what career I should pursue?

Toxic Work Environments: I see so many conversations on here about toxic work environments. People discussing what is vs isn't toxic and the like. I would love to have a post dedicated to that topic. What is YOUR definition of a toxic workplace? What are some of the toxic…

Hello! I have a moral quandary I'd love some insight on. I spent all fall legally breaking my company into entities. Recently, my small company divested of one of those entities, and that entity wants me to come work for them. There is nothing against it in the inter-company…

I've been invited for a second interview and am so excited! I love the company and what they do, and I have all the skills and experience they are asking for. How can I avoid my enthusiasm being perceived as too confident, arrogant, or pushy?

I have been in my position for over a year, gone above and beyond whenever asked, volunteered to take on additional responsibilities and am delivering unprecedented results at a rate of 2x the previous person in this position who did not take on any additional responsibilities. I…

My current boss wants me out. He gave me about 2 weeks to "ramp up" and then when I didn't because I hadn't been trained, no communications about projects etc., he dropped me like a sack of potatoes. Thing is he has my coworkers in on it too. They're gaslighting me and cutting me…

Hi everyone, I have retaken my LVN license 3x and unable to pass. I have 8 years in healthcare and work as a clinical manager. I know I should keep trying but I need work and something higher paying. Any suggestions on what I can do without a license? Or for remote work?

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Hello, I’m currently an executive assistant. I would love to do something different that’s more fulfilling. Any suggestions on types of jobs that my skills will transfer to?

I had an in-person interview today and they sent me a rejection email three hours later. I feel like I'm back at square one and I don't know what else to do.

I have a master's degree in healthcare administration with 6 years of supervisory/managerial experience. I am having a difficult time returning to the workforce after taking a year on a sabbatical. What will be the BEST certification to get that will make me more marketable? I…

I filed an EEOC complaint on April last year. It is for racial discrimination, age discrimination and retaliation and harassment. The big corporation has not fired me as of today even though I have not worked since 12-29-23. I am under care of psychiatrist and therapist and…

How to get better at asking for help at work: Hi ladies! I could really use some advice on how to tackle my biggest professional weakness. I can't seem to bring myself to ask for help at work, even when I really need it. Normally this isn't a huge issue, but a ran into a brick…

Should I ask for more (and how)? I had an initial interview and they said they were budgeting $X-XX (10k span). I said we are probably not a good fit because the lowest I would take is 10k above their highest number. Realistically, I would be happy 20-30k higher (to be consistent…

What to do when you're applying for different types of industries and sectors? I customize my resume for each application but my LinkedIn is a minefield. I add in the missing sections on my resume that target my nonprofit work including charity events, donor relations and…

What's a typical ask for an increase in pay after being at the same company & position after 10 years? I've maintained the standard 3% increase every year (along with everyone else company wide) with no large increases. After 10 years, I broached this topic with my boss…

Hi! As I grow in management I'm learning more finesse is needed when saying "no" to people above me in the pecking order; mainly that you can't say no. What tips do you have for saying yes but no?

Good Morning Everyone. I'm new here. I'm glad to have come across this group. It's hard out here for me trying to switch career fields (from Executive Assistant to something in the Accounting field). Knowing you have the capabilities but getting overlooked constantly because I've…