I need help navigating a sociopath at work. I got a new manager a few months ago and he is very difficult. He fits all the markers of a sociopath. He’s not supportive, he gives constantly changing tasks and assignments. He’s very critical and demeaning. He refuses to schedule…

I am currently interviewing for a new position within my company that is 2 levels above my current pay grade. There is an HR “policy” that limits salary increases for promotions to 10%. In order to keep from ending up (and staying) below midpoint or in the standard paycheck gap,…

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Frustration. That's what's on my mind today. Trying to decide whether to give up looking for work in my field and do a complete pivot into something new. Trying to believe that the old adage "one door closes and another opens" is true. Trying to project good out into the universe…

I'm trying to get into a program for data analytics but not sure which program is more creditable and worth the money. I'm trying to make a career change and I would like to intentionally and responsibly invest in a program that is worth it. Any suggestions?

I have a question regarding interview etiquette I was affected by a RIF a month ago. I’ve been interviewing of course. I am a stickler for sending thank you notes, even brief ones. I want potential employers to know that I appreciate their time, of course. Recently, I had a…

I started a job nearly two years ago. In October 2022, without warning, the CEO stopped paying us regularly. We went through the holidays without a paycheck. In January, when my property taxes were due, I asked the CEO whar his intentions were to bring payroll up to date. I let…

I feel like my gender is costing me jobs, but I have no confirmation. I've been searching for well-paying a job in the same field as my partner for over 3 years. It's web development/software engineering/infosec. We both have the same skills and certs. I've technically had a…

Hello I recently quit a job of 3 years and now I have been having the hardest time finding a new one . And not only am I jobless, meaning no insurance I have just found out that I am expecting for the first time ever . And I have no room to be happy because although my boyfriend…

Am I unhirable? I left my last job without notice because it was negatively affecting my health and I felt unsafe. My managers were not willing to make accommodations for me and there had been two incidents of people being hospitalized due to dangerous working conditions. Now,…

Lost job; feeling ready (but scared) to start my own business. After my job role being eliminated, feeling weary of corporate politics, and confirming that ageism is alive and thriving in the job market, I'm seriously contemplating starting my own business. I was a part-time…

Hi Everyone! I'm currently working as a buyer in the pipe industry. I got this job right out of college. I'm realizing now, 6 years later that this career just isn't for me. I'm looking to do something else, I just don't know what. I've always struggled with not knowing "what I…

What do I do with an employee who is undermining me behind my back First, this is a capable employee, who I hired and wanted to work with me and our team on building strategy to implement an important new program. The employee is very ambitious and I realized soon that he didn't…

Getting immediately rejected from jobs despite internal referrals. I've been on the job hunt since being impacted by layoffs at my previous company this spring. After seeing first-hand some of the challenges in today's job market, like 300+ applications for one role, I utilized…

Little intimated by going this route in my career however math is deemed as gold throughout many professions. Could you pursue a profession with more math, if you are not very strong at math naturally?

Need advice regarding my boss. I work for a tech company in the Bay Area, but most of my team, including me, is remote. I have had four managers in just over two years. They hired a new manager abt four months ago. She is very direct and routinely revises/rewrites our work. I…

No Emotions? My company recently fired my supervisor, which basically tripled my work load. They have brought in an outside "project manager" to help until we can replace my boss. Upper management wants everything on the same schedule as before, but all from me.... however, they…

I work at a church and am the only female employee. Churches are exempt from discrimination for hiring based on sex however I am paid less than half of what all the men are paid and they are only required to work part-time and I'm required to work full-time. I am harassed when my…

Hi All , I need some advice on FLMA working in an extremely stressful environment including quiet toxic unrealistic projects and does EEOC applies as well? Ant help is appreciated! any advice will help. Thanks in advance!

Advice on How to Push Through? I've been working at my organization for 6 years. It was never really a job I wanted, but I needed something to pay the bills. In the past couple years things have changed drastically. While I like my team and a fair amount of people I work with, I…