I am about to be offered a hybrid job that requires me to relocate. I have no intention of relocating. I know the hiring manager, who I would report to, and she believes they won't know that I never relocated and isn't worried about anyone finding out. Would you accept the…

Reporting a misuse of power and fraud I used to work for a developement project financed by an international organisation. After working there for about 6 months, I started noticing that my boss who was hired by the implementing NGO often uses discrimiating language towards the…

I'm a VP at a company and I contracted COVID last week and my company won't pay for my sick time. While I'm not sure of the legalities, HR stance is that employees are not allowed to be in the office if you've been exposed. While I make decent wage, I live alone and rely on each…

I am really struggling with getting an interview in this job market. Feeling very defeated. I joined a company in May, then in July they had a big layoff and my role was impacted. They are kindly keeping me on until December, but I had no idea the job market would be this tough.…

I recently asked my director if I could partake in my company’s health and wellness program. Our policy states that all employees are encouraged to use it. It allows employees to spend upto 3 hours a week on exercise during work hours. The policy is lenient so nothing more is…

Anyone been through company closing? I've been working for a small company as a developer for about 3.5 years. We've run out of work/contracts and the owners have decided they want to retire so they are closing the company down. They let us know about 2 months ago and the closure…

Starting my own business today About a month ago, I created an LLC for myself. I did this for tax and accounting purposes -- I became a contractor during the transition after the company for which I worked was sold. Though I have been successfully interviewed by recruiters, I am…

How do you cope when it’s clear the boss you had grown to trust was gaslighting you? This is 4.5 year story but I will try to be brief. I have been in my job for 4.5 years. My boss, a department head, has been her in job for a long time (decades) and has a reputation of being…

Nervous about a company that prefers Ivy League grads. I worked on a team previously that placed a lot of emphasis on school prestige, preferring graduates of Ivy League schools. The organization in general didn't have that value, but this particular team did. It was a negative…

Please HR people, what EXACT information is given to the employer when a credit check is done? How specific or complete is the information? Is it just the credit score or more details like the amount of outstanding debt and past due amounts? Thank you!

Has anyone left their full time toxic job for a contract role ? I work with a very condescending, micromanaging manager and honestly it makes me sick to my stomach every time she puts a 1:1 on my calendar. I currently have a part time contract role that is way better environment…

I'm currently in the process of transitioning out of the nonprofit sector into the corporate world after working in a number of roles in religious organizations. I have applied to more jobs that I can count and have landed two interviews but they did not result in job offers. I…

My manager does not listen. she will jump in and take the conversation in the wrong direction and provide wrong information. I tried telling her the client had issues with something, she cut me off and said the contract is under review that’s why the issues. It sounded wrong so I…

In your experience does completing LinkedIn Learning Courses really help with getting jobs? getting promoted or pivoting to a new role? Do employers like to see these certifications? vs a traditional education?

Approaching month 7 of being laid off. I recently got my job rejection letter after 3 rounds of a (seemingly) successful interview process; which took a total of 2 months, BTW. I am of course left feeling DEFEATED, however. I am wondering if there should have been something…

How has the job market changed? I was on the job hunt back in March of this year. I was looking for office jobs, front desk work, and for some bookkeeping and found ample openings constantly. Flash forward to now, after losing my job for reasons beyond my control, I'm seeing very…

Last year I took a position with a company I have wanted to work for. I am very experienced in my field but this kid of work there needs to be training no matter where you work and self teaching is difficult. I feel like my manager has made it impossible for me to be successful.…

Sunday Scaries "wine session" - After being in the the same career for over 18 years, including one position for 8 years with 2 promotions, in 2017 I left that field and have been trying to figure out what I have wanted ever since. I have tried a career coach, volunteering,…

For those who identify as female, what “traditions” exist today within the world of work that need to be removed or updated? For background, I'm a cisgender white male looking to find ways to become a stronger ally through action and priviledge.

I have a bossy coworker (male) who has usurped by (female) boss's authority previously, and attempted to do it again today. He has derailed work meetings by questioning me, and my boss doesn't interfere or interrupt at all. She didn't question his previous action, which basically…