What tools and resources do you use to determine if relocating for a job is a financially viable option? The roles I am interviewing for are all in markets with higher costs of living. Some of the websites I have used to determine cost of living I feel have underestimated cost of…

I’m disabled and have been on welfare for sometime. I went back to school and finally received my MFA In screenwriting it’s going into my eighth year out of college. I haven’t had my first career or interview. I have worked with at least 10 career counselors to revamp my résumé,…

Company is laying off staff and I survived two cuts until January. I know that the next round will be my turn and I've been job searching but haven't found anything yet. It's not a temporary but a permanent separation and I've been at the company less than a year. Do I have any…

I worked at a company (I've since left) that hired a leader in a very controversial protected class. This person once hired, began to berate anyone that offered a differing opinion on any work as discrimination against them. Everyone was scared to report and one who did…

I have a college degree and an mba and have been out of work for four years. Ageism is the biggest issue for me. Although, I only put the last 15 years of my 30 year experience for Top Fortune 500 companies, I am still not gettjng the offers. I have never had that issue before. I…

I am a contract IT Project Manager, working for a company that is not well liked in my state. I am the fourth person who is managing this project in 2 years. I accepted the job in June so I've been there six months. Recently found out the contractor prior to me who held this same…

Word of caution when applying for jobs. A couple of weeks ago I applied for a job on one of the popular job boards and the company looked legit. Fast forward to yesterday and I receive a reply that my resume is impressive, and I am being considered for a role I applied for. In…

Never give up. This is more or less for those out there seeking employment, or just feeling stuck. It’s no rags-to-riches story but for over a year, I didn’t work. I applied to various roles, but deep down I didn’t want them (mostly admin). I volunteered a bit, went to the gym…

I'm a Whistleblower for years I have been a victim of sexual harassment, discrimination, and wage theft. I was employed by this company for nearly 30 years. I'm just any other person who doesn't want to lose their job and was afraid of my employer who was a bully and a racist. I…

Navigating internal applications when in a toxic department? I have been applying to internal positions at my company for the past 2 months. A recruiter finally reached out to me today regarding a position I applied to this week for a phone screen. He said he'd pass my resume to…

I was contacted about a positon and had a call with the recruiter. She has already set up the follow up interview for January but asked me to complete the application online. The application asks if they can contact my previous employers with requests for my supervisors contact…

What constitutes reasonable accommodation, both legally and morally? I am on a small team where we can't really afford to have people not doing their jobs. For the past couple of years, one of my colleagues has struggled with mental and physical health (something chronic, akin to…

My boss is considered very difficult in our organization: cold, micro/manager, unreasonable, scattered. I have navigated and done ok by not seeking validation from her and by actively focusing on her good qualities and strengths. I do learn from her, even though it’s generally a…

I am searching for work and have several interviews. I had a target company in mind and have applied to a few jobs there, but despite the in person interviews going well I was not selected. I was told by a retired manager from that company that they would not hire me because I…

I have a dilemma... I started a new role in Oct at a Fintech startup after working corporate for an entertainment company. I had accepted this role bc I was laid off for 7 months. It sounded great and like something I could do easily as I just needed the income. However, I…

Common courtesy with jobs or focus on self? I am in need a job and I really don't want to settle for something below my pay grade however when unemployment is up in a few months, I won't have a choice. What are your thoughts on taking something just to have something and then…

I recently filed a complaint against my boss. I was told there would be no retaliation. Yesterday i received my final write up for the same incident i reported. I have only had one previous write up for hot food being left out too long. Now there's a double standard. Everyone…

Should I bother job hunting between now and Jan 2nd, or just try to relax? I'm waiting for news after a 3rd interview for the same position, but I think the recruiter is on vacation. Emailed them a week after, was told they haven't made a decision yet. I've seen very few jobs…

I've received an offer to be the CEO of a mid-sized company - as I negotiate my acceptance, how much time should I give to relocate? Is three months reasonable? I will be moving to another state, I have to sell my house, buy a new one, and start my teenage daughter in a new…

I moved from NY to NC about a year and a half ago. While in NY, I worked at a local community college. I was a Program Assistant for seven years and I loved my job. Although my role was primarily viewed as Administrative Support, I had many opportunities to work with the students…