I could use an honest answer. I was terminated 8 months ago,for attendance from a company i had been with for only 11 months. I planned on not ever leaving once hired. I missed some days during my probation period due to my mother having a stroke. I live on the east coast and my…

When your manager asks you to add to a slide, do you follow the format when he is super anal about format anyways? He told me to just add the accomplisments of a projects and he will add context. He has parts of the powerpoint done. I'm asking for reassurance here because when I…

Hey! I started a new job in May with about 2 years of experience in the "new" field. I am wondering if I could ask for a promotion to the "Sr" position which requires 3 years in May 24? The job description didn't list any other additional skills or qualifications so I feel like…

Looking to change jobs at 60. I have been in my current role for ten years and looking for a new challenging, purposeful career. Any suggestions on how to conquer fears of ageism?

Mental and physical health is shot from a toxic work environment. It’s a very long story, but I’ve been with a company for two years, and I have started getting physically sick because my mental health is shot. I’m not eating I’ve lost a significant amount of weight because of…

New job in a perfectionist environment I've been at my company for 6.5 years now in IT. I recently started a new job in a different division almost 3 months ago now. It's been very supportive and a good change from my previous job. I've started to notice though that everyone…

Im transitioning from working 9 years in aviation and want to transfer into hr project management. Seems like every position requires 5+ yrs at entry level.. Anyone have any pointers if you switched careers and what steps you took to land something?

Tips for a newly promoted director after being manager of the team. I am making the move to a director role (very excited!!) after being a manager of the same team for a few years. One of my reports is moving into my old manager role. I would your tips, tricks and strategies for…

I know a young lady that has decided to leave teaching after five years. If you have done this, what recommendations do you have for identifying transferable skills and roles to research? She taught K-5.

Okay, friends. Here's what we're NOT going to do anymore. ❌ "Worked on" ❌ "Responsible for" ❌ "Supported" I've seen enough work from fabulous people like YOU to know that your resume ✍ and LinkedIn profile deserve much more than those words. You're faster, stronger, and smarter…

Hello there - I have been trying to look for ways to increase my employment income and the options I have are: Go to next level of my current role (technical program manager) - almost director level, proving harder and harder to move to next level with each step up (takes longer…

I dreamt I was terminated last night. I woke up out of a very realistic dream that I was being terminated from a job I've had for less than a year. I couldn't fall asleep, thinking of all the mistakes I've made. The learning curve in this job is rather steep, and I've learned a…

Hi All, i would like to have your opinion. I am technical person and i just join this new company for 6 months. This is new role for me. Last week my team lead gave me some task, unfortunately i cant find the root cause. I asked some questions and give my findings regarding the…

So I haven't been fired yet, but written up for viewing anothers Merit Increase letter that has been left out in the open, and asking for another raise. I was written up for communication with Management on the horseplay, was written up for "trying to get out of working a…

How do I make someone who is joining our firm in a remote position feel like part of the group? My department is hiring someone who will be fully remote. I'm also fully remote, although pre-pandemic, I was in the office most of the time. The rest of my current coworkers are in a…

Transition from Manufacturing (HR Mgr) to Non-Profit Sector (Head is HR). I am hoping to gain some help suggestion as I start my new position. After several rounds of interview with various VP level leaders and with the CEO, I was offered and accepted a position with a non-profit…

I need some advice. I going to be getting a promotion from my current job. I work in a really niche job and have only been there a year. I didn’t apply for it but was chosen by my manager. The promotion would put be above people who have been with the team longer than I have been…

How do you get your bosses to like you more? at every job I work, I stay on task and do my work but my bosses still watch me like a hawk even when I’m on task, like I’m under constant scrutiny. How can I get my bosses to like me so they can give me a pass like they do others?

My resume was professionally written but I thought it was bland. I'd been with my previous employer many years and figured I just don't know what interviewers want and this must be the new style. Concerned I'm being turned down for many "perfect" jobs, I submitted it to another…

What is the best way to explain "job hopping?" I looking to change jobs. This will be my 3rd change in just as many years. What is the best way to explain this when asked?