Need advice… I have worked at my job for 3 and a half years now…. They tell me I’m very good at my job and they need me. I handle 2 different warehouses. I work in one. BUT they won’t promote women.. women can’t be hired as a forklift driver. There are no women managers. But yet…

"Hello everyone, I have been searching for a job for the past six months. I have had numerous interviews and even reached the final stage of selection but I am not selected. It's happening every time. It's starting to bring me down and I'm feeling less and less confident. Do you…

Thrilled to announce I've accepted a new challenge within my company! I've been heavily involved in leadership initiatives for the past two years, drawing on my 16 years of experience in the field. Earning this opportunity validates the hard work and trust I've built with my…

AITA? I started a new job in a newly created role a few months ago. The last person to do similar work left the organization six years ago and had been doing only part of the tasks I've been assigned in a part-time and more junior capacity than I've been hired into. The position…

Hi Gen X-ERs! Is anyone facing ageism in the workplace? I’m so tired of my 40 something co workers making ageist comments. It’s so annoying.

I was given a job offer contingent on a drug test and background check. After a month of waiting, they contacted me and told me they could not move forward due to my credit. They were not specific about what they saw on my credit report, nor did they share the report with me,…

Have you been in a situation where your job is ending in a few weeks and the company is pushing you to get everything finalized for months ahead beforehand? It's not my decision to leave and it feels like they are using me so they don't need to pay anyone until the workload…

I recently requested that my job (currently 3 days in office and 2 work from home) allow me to relocate to Florida in order to help care for my mother. She lives with my brother, but she definitely needs someone there during the day while he sleeps (he's a night owl who is up…

HR Professionals - how do you train interviewers? I work in local government which utilizes the structured interviewing method. However, no one teaches anyone how to develop/write questions that will help an interview panel choose the best candidate, based on the traits they…

How do you recover from a mistake at work? I made a mistake recently where I didn't understand an unofficial but still adhered-to guideline. I didn't even know to ask about it, so I'm feeling both embarrassed by the difficulties I've caused and nervous about being underinformed…

How to overcome office politics

Hello All, I had a meeting with one if my coworkers set at 8:30 am this morning for a project ramp up session. I'm fairly new to the organization and am getting familiar with their processes. He seemed sincere about this meeting, so I was there promptly at 8:30 am. He comes…

My company is demonstrably dysfunctional. The CEO and top VP are BFFs and have moved from company to company together. Female is 20 years older and mentors male. People call her his mommy. Third exec has been with company for 20 years and does whatever the f*ck they want.…

Would you stay... I was told in December my position is being eliminated as part of mass layoffs. They want to keep me on board until June at which point I will get a severance package. Two weeks ago, my teary eyed boss asked if I would consider staying because my knowledge and…

Unemployment and job offers I was told by a friend that if I am offered a job and decline it I can lose my unemployment benefits (NY). This makes my job search that much more stressful because I will feel pressured to accept a job I may not want after learning more about the job…

Feeling awful and hurt I'm new manager about 4 months, manage a team of 5 remotely (team goes to office). They all went to my boss and complained that I yell at them, get frustrated and they don't feel heard. I feel terrible because I wouldn't want to feel that way and can't…

I am tired!!! I been on the job hunt for over a year. I have had interviews some of which yes I could have probably done better. I have an interview where I wasn't really interested, an interview where I was sure I aced it and got a no email. I have had Resume Reviews I feel like…

What to do? I am searching nationwide in the US for executive non-profit positions, post-doctoral fellowships, and other human services-related positions that a professional doctorate candidate would best serve. I learned today that my husband is getting very close to needing…

I feel stuck because I’m divided… is anyone else going through being so divided that you’re lost? long story… but I’ve been in two career camps for well over 10 years: hair stylist/ accounting. I’m decent at the accounting but hate the work. I am well versed in on location…

I have been working for a place for 4 plus years.....I was asked the other day to consider working at another location...I replied I will think about it....next thing I know I have been scheduled 2 days a week at the other place....owner knows I am furious so I think it is time…