Should employers ask for samples and projects before even screening applicants? So my contract is coming to an end and I am job hunting just in case it does not get renewed. But even from a year ago, I am seeing more and more job postings asking for what seems like somewhat…

Contacted about Mediation Process I am looking for some guidance. Our company went through some restructuring. One unit became multiple divisions, with a head over each. I lead one area. There has been friction among some department heads going back a few years, and now those…

Hired for job. 3 weeks of training with definitely proof of verbal abuse and racial tensions being pushed and micromanaged. Havent been paid as hr messed up on my direct deposit on purpose. Can i collect unemployment aince i didnt get my check on time?

One of my employee's resigned to take a position with more pay, better title and remote option. She is a great employee and her loss would hurt us. I would assume all her responsibilities until we could fill the role. While her performance is great, she is not the top performer…

When your boss wants you to make a bad decision My manager is CFO, and wants me to not renew the contract of an outstanding vendor who has supported us very well over the last three years. They have not given us a major price increase in 3 years, but this year the price is going…

Thinly veiled micromanaging/trust issue or poor time management/etiquette from my manager? I work for a super flexible employer and it's more task-focused than timesheet based. It's feast or famine at most times and we are all exemplary professionals--truly the best people I have…

Should I give up hope on this job? I applied online for a remote job in a rather niche industry in which I have lots of experience. That same evening I got a reply from HR for an initial interview. I had that interview a few days later with the HR head. She told me that she had…

How long to wait for the offer? Ive been in an interview process for about 2 months. At a certain point I was told I was the only candidate they were considering because of my specific work experience being so applicable to the role. I was given a (rather lengthy) project to do,…

End of year work parties is it ok to not attend. I am in a leadership role the company I work for do a party every year and is often focused around getting drunk - I don't drink. As I get older I just don't have the energy to attend work events I find them emotionally draining.

Performance reviews are coming up And generally I have anxiety around these things. It is my first performance review at a new company so I am just worried about how it will go. My boss has never given me any negative feedback about my work during my 1:1s and I think my coworks…

I’d love some input on people’s experience with interviewing. I’ve noticed lately that each time I apply for a new role, I’m asked what my compensation range is. I’ll reference the exact range posted in the job description (I try to only apply for roles that list a salary range…

A lot of interviewers…. I had a great second interview today, but in all I was formally questioned by 15 people over a 3 hour period. So I’m curious, what’s the record for you? Looking forward to seeing your responses!

They tried to rescind offer after I tried negotiating twice? I am a ball of anxiety right now. After six months of looking for a job, I finally got an offer from a dream one. It's remote with a graphic designer title I've been aiming for. I tried to negotiate a higher salary,…

I’m having a really difficult time finding a job, I have applied and applied and can’t even get an interview. I have changed and updated my resume countless times to no avail…. I am finding myself feeling darker and darker and feeling my self worth slip. I’ve been looking for two…

Games, red flags or....? I interviewed for a position almost 2 weeks ago. I was offered the job but would firm things up after a background check. No word from my future employer whatsoever after 10 days. I emailed him today to inquire, and he said to look out for a link from HR.…

Is it better to quit a job,or wait for termination? Due to a petty misunderstanding that I don't care to correct because I hate my job anyway, my boss is speaking very corporate-y to me in official meetings. I've never been fired before, but am actually an employment paralegal…

Combative Employee Rubbing Patients the Wrong Way. Hello. I have an employee that started working for me in 2019. She is hard working, dependable, and generally a good and caring person. There is a wide array of traits that make her a good teammate, except I am struggling with…

Advice for a young entrepreneur? Hi FGB community, newcomer here! I'm early in my career and at, what feels like to me, a major crossroads right now. I'm almost 3 years out of undergrad and I accepted a full time role before graduating, which I am still in. The role was in my…

Response to a PIP I was put on a PIP that was filled with inaccuracies. Is there a time limit for one to respond? I would like to respond now but have a fear of being let go. Can they cancel a PIP and let me go? I am trying to ride it through to perhaps a few weeks to a month…

How many bosses does one IC need? This is a rant! My team is getting very lopsided. We have repeatedly lost individual contributors. At this point, there are 2 of us doing the job that 8 used to do. To make matters worse, they have brought in new people who are not actually doing…