What are some strategies to deal with a hostile manager while searching for a job? I am trying to stay calm and not let it destroy me but it is very hard to find a new job.

I work in medical administration and we got a new director 6 months ago. Just for knowledge : I work for a large hospital corporation - HCA. He relies a lot on me for information and to getting the work done. I have always been a reliable employee who has been dedicated and…

WFH.. Does your office have a policy? I work in a predominantly male run business (electrical contractor)-I think there is like 3 women here (incl me). Myself and 2 other employees do not have the opportunity to work from home. I went to my boss the other day about having the…

I keep hearing "you can be part of the problem or you can be part of the solution" in my head. If it were me, I would take the high road, and step aside. If you're able, politely ask to remove yourself from the interview panel. Just my humble opinion.

Hi everyone. As I work on my next career step, I keep being advised to work with a career coach. I’m struggling to figure out if coaching is what I need and who is the right coach to work with/reasonable price. The coaches I’ve been referred to have a rate of $6K+ for their…

Need advice. I currently work full-time in HR. I'm planning on retiring soon at 57. I would like to work part-time. I've always been interested in Real Estate. I've done Sales before but not that area. Other than taking the required courses & the exam, I'm not sure what else I…

I have been searching for other job opportunities and received a call from the recruiter. The job is out of state. The recruiter just left a voicemail stating you are from such and such state the relocation isn’t paid. I get that I wasn’t expecting them to pay. But is this an…

I'm wondering how to prepare for new jobs that require AI. I have taken some courses, but the job descriptions with AI needs is a little overwhelming.

This is for our HR Benefits friends out there. My firm says that if you’re sick then you have to use your vacation PTO the first three days before you can use sick time. Why do are they doing this? It doesn’t make sense and it feels like it is punitive. We’re all anxious and…

I currently work for a boss who keeps copying and pasting the schedule. So if I want Saturday off, I would also have the next Saturday off. I would have to remind him that I can work that day after he makes the schedule. He does this to everyone, and I find it to be rather…

Looking for Career Advice & Community Support Hi everyone! I’m excited to join this community. I’m currently exploring options to grow in my career and would love to hear your tips and experiences — especially around finding meaningful opportunities and navigating challenges at…

I’m dealing with a similar situation. I’ve been in a mid-level HR role at my company for about a year and a half, and my direct leader continues to be rude, micromanaging, vindictive, and highly political. She openly tells business leaders and partner teams that I’m too junior,…

I’m an ICU nurse looking for remote positions. I feel like every job ad wants 3+ years telehealth/remote experience. I keep applying despite not having it because I have so many other qualifications! I also keep getting rejected…am I the only one?!

Hello Everyone. I'm in UAE actually and I have been here since last September and I'm actually a citizen with own visa. Before coming here I was a teacher assistant for 2 years in my country and since I'm here I'm looking for a job and it's not easy to find. The one's I'm finding…

I am trying to help a friend’s daughter who got herself in trouble at work., and I hope someone with knowledge can answer a few questions because although I’m an attorney this is not in my wheelhouse. She works for a small not for profit that processes records for a larger…

Any advice on dealing with a coworker in another department who thinks it's her way or the highway? She has chastised me, yelled at me, ignored me, directed me, and has been extremely rude and demeaning. I set boundaries with her and she just started talking to me again after…

For anyone who is age 50+, if you could travel back in time to advise your 20-something self regarding careers and you would not change history in a negative way (i.e. if you have kids/grandkids, that would not change), what would you tell yourself? Would you choose the same…

Who does HR go to? Let’s play the game. HR colleagues— and all advice welcomed (besides “find another job,” which is already in motion). I’m an HR leader operating as a department of one, reporting directly to the top executive in a small-to-midsize organization. I’m a trusted…

Looking for small freelance roles in biotech/pharma - does this exist? I'm a few weeks into a career break (aka stay-at-home parent life) after working in biotech/pharma. I love being home with my kids, but I already miss using my professional brain. I'm looking for something…

Job searching has been one of the hardest seasons of my career. I’ve applied. I’ve interviewed. I’ve followed up. I’ve rewritten my résumé more times than I can count. Some days are encouraging. Others are exhausting. Rejection emails pile up—or worse, silence. Still, I keep…