Every workplace can’t be toxic. One thing I have seen repeatedly here is the phrase “toxic workplace “. Is every single workplace toxic or is it just when things don’t go your way? My company had a very generous attendance/PTO policy. During your first 5 years, you get 120 hours…

How do you find the positive when your results aren’t great for an annual business review? We as a business had some abysmal results. We did not hit our goals and I have been warned that most of the questions will be pointed at my team, the marketing team. While we hold the…

Looking to develop my career in 2024. Hi, I am currently a finance analyst looking to enhance my skills and knowledge base. I have noticed all these jobs online may have the same job title but have very varied descriptions. I thought job hopping might help but it has confused me.…

I don’t understand what my manager really wants from me. Hi everyone. I would love to get some feedback on my reporting situation here. The backstory is that our team reorg’ed twice in the past year. I am now on a “new” team, that did similar work to my old team, but had…

I'm feeling burnt out from the stress of upper management-level jobs and am seeking a job change that will involve taking much lower level work in order to start a new direction on my career path. How do I answer questions during the application and interview process about why…

HR policy took me by surprise and has me in a quiet quitting mode. Recently, I took 3 weeks of vacation with my boss' approval, realizing I would be borrowing against PTO time that hasn't yet been accrued. I received a message from our payroll manager that I exceeded the…

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I was recently let go from my employer and have been struggling to figure out what is next for me... BUT I am deciding that 2024 is my YES year! This is my time to do the things I have always said "I will do that later" I also am going back to school for my masters. I am still…

At almost 51, I find myself unemployed and struggling to answer the question "what do you want to do?". I honestly don't know, I've always just fallen into my next role. My career has been retail management, sales, warehouse operations and inventory control. Now what??

Hello everyone, I am student September intake 2023 trying to find a job since my arrival, i have more than 6+ work experience in different fields, retail, recruitment, manufacturing industry and food industry. Have a server license too. I need a job as i want to work and fulfill…

Hello Everyone, I have been released a notice for 3 months from my current job. I am freaking out right now. And don't know what to do. Seeing the trend of IT sector in India. It is really becoming difficult for me to land into a new job. Please help me out here. Relocation is…

Hi, A query about fair/regional pay. I work for an organisation who have an office in London and one in a regional city. I was recruited as a fully remote home based worker, managing a home based team. My team are all paid on the London pay scale even though they are fully…

I work for a non profit agency and I very much like my job. The problem is we didn't get a raise in 2023 (did get a very small bonus but after taxes it was nothing) and have been told we will not be getting a raise in 2024. I'm 62 so jumping ship is probably not wise. But with…

I'm 42 years old and was let go from my job from my new manager who said it was based on performance. I never had one discussion about my performance. I only received positive feedback and this was boss number 3 in 1.5 years. Before her, I reported to VP's and she was a first…

I chose to resign from my previous position because it was a toxic work environment that showed no signs of improving. How do I discuss why I left in a job interview honestly without ruining my chances to get hired?

I work in a team with all males. My supervisor doesn't take me seriously even though I met my deadlines and ensure my reports are accurate. He changed my OKRs to goals that are unachievable for my level in the organization. He promised to edit my OKRs , Its over 6 months , i keep…

When to disclose a pregnancy? Hi! I’m 22 weeks pregnant with my second kid, and currently on a remote work exemption for the duration of my pregnancy, plus I’ll have a 1.5 years postpartum breastfeeding remote exemption. I had a great introductory chat with a hiring manager for…

Hello everyone. I just got laid off again for the second time in the last year. Both times stating over hiring employees and not meeting projected profits, and that it wasn't anything to do with my work performance. I'm honestly starting to feel defeated, it is hard trying to get…

Hello! I am new to Fairygodboss, and still trying find the way this website works compared to other Job boards. I recently graduated with my Master's of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management. My most recent job was as a contracted Recruiter for Hilton Worldwide, and…

I am struggling looking for an entry level remote job... I would like to leave my current job ASAP due to burnout and I would like to find a remote job entry level. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can succeed in finding a remote job? I know this is a silly question but…