New interview process? I had a phone interview with the in-house recruiter, virtual panel interview then with the hiring manager. The hiring manager asked that I meet her and the team in person. Following that meeting, the recruiter emailed me and asked that I send a copy of my…

I manage a studio and we have an employee who has sent multiple accusatory emails to the staff. She has accused us of not being inclusive because we didn't want to have the doors and windows open during covid season. We do have a very hi tech anti virus air purifier and it is…

I am currently putting an application for a job opening. A question was asked, "can we contact your current employer." I opted no. Then a prompt asks, "why not?" and it is a required question. What do I write? It is obvious that I don't want my current employer to know that I…

Accrued vacation days payout upon leaving my company. I plan on giving my company notice in December with my last day probably being the first week in January. The employment handbook states that they pay employees for accrued unpaid vacation and that vacation is given based on…

Co-worker throws me under the bus I have been at my current job 5 years. Small company, only 7 year round staff. My co-worker who is much younger than I am uses every chance he gets to point out my flaws. Our former boss was on his side. She would tell me things like I used my…

Since the spring of this year I have dealt with a manager who felt it was ok to lie about my work and character. Even with documented proof showing this manager lied, Hr or even my VP still refuse to accept it and take a deep look at the documentation. I have been subjected to…

Hi Fairygodboss Community, As a recent 22 year old graduate with a background in client servicing and operations, I am eager to transition into the role of a Business Analyst. While I may not have direct experience in this field, I bring a fresh perspective, a strong analytical…

Contacted by recruiter for a job but waiting for retention bonus payment from existing employer Hello there, the company I work for, where I have a middle management position, leading a team of 8, has been recently acquired by a competitor. Because my work was very important to…

I got let go for the egregious reason of job hunting. Literally fired for job hunting. I have no write ups no talks nothing, but when they found out(a company checked to see if I worked there) They told me it is against their policy and I was fired unceremoniously. I was HR and…

Reference checks I graduated a year ago. Currently a co-owner of a small business where I'm managing marketing. However, I'm looking for a full/part time job as a steady source of income. Many of the job applications require contact details of references. But since I don't work…

Anxious but not giving up! Hello Everyone, it’s great to be on a platform where you can actually get real time advise on matters that pertain to corporate life and life in general. I have been job hunting for about 6 month, currently just completed my MBA from an international…

3rd Interview I was called back for a 3rd interview — this one is with the hiring manager and HR via Teams. First interview was with Hiring Manager, 2nd was with Hiring Manager and Vice President and now this one with HR. Any thoughts on what this one would be about? I’m guessing…

Trying to move into a new position but it's not looking hopeful I've been in my position for about three years and at this point, I'm thinking I'm getting close to the dead-end sign; I've been asking for training so I can start acquiring new skills for a different role. Sometimes…

I'm looking for advice on how to undo a toxic work relationship that I helped create. I started working at my current company ten years ago as a young and naive 22 yr old. Despite my lack of experience, I had more education and a great family/support system growing up, which made…

I asked for a raise and in what I feel is retaliation was put on a performance review. This was the first time the company expressed any issues with my work and I'm shocked by the turn of events. Do I need to leave or stay and fight until I find another role? I'm shocked and…

Hello, I am new here. I am a Medical Doctor. Although being a physician is a rewarding profession in terms of income and respect, it is not always been on my mind to work as a doctor. After working as a general practitioner for less than a month, I lost all my passion for my new…

I have been a credit underwriter for four years however my job is very meshed with credit analyst work. I’m having a hard time breaking out and finding something new. Does anyone have advice?

The "No Retaliation" policy My third new boss in 16 months, started in May of 2023. Right off the bat, we just did not mix well and it never got better. In July, I went out on a medical FMLA. On 9/18, I returned to work. Within the first 15 min of my arrival, I was called into my…

Pay inequity. I have a work colleague: we have totally different job descriptions but each of our jobs is equal in responsibility. I have also been with the company longer. I have reason to believe he is receiving a higher salary than I am. How to address this issue?

Is this a racism, fear or exclusion? Hello I am fairly new here. I wanted to share my experience at my job. I am a Teacher Assistant at a prek -12 Christian school in NYC. I started August 2023. My lead teacher is white slightly younger than me. It’s her first time lead teaching…