So I have a dilemma/question... I'm someone with crippling social anxiety and imposter syndrome who's having a hard time networking/selling myself to potential employers. Deep down I know that I am talented and that the best way to get hired it to network, but when it comes down…

Current day employer needs? There seems to be a never ending "need" for education, certifications and years of experience UNTIL you bring that and more to the table! I have more degrees than a thermometer WITH the certifications and hands-on experience to match. So, now the issue…

long-time employee I have to work with has been targeting me since I joined our org, and I think I need to get out I've been with my organization for about 18 months. I was happy to land the job because it's a coveted position with great pay and opportunities to grow. Then the…

Needing some advice… I left my previous employer due to micro management and hierarchy. I tried to stay in the company, but couldn’t land a different job. I’m now working for a more flexible company and my manager is amazing, but I hate what I’m doing, I don’t feel like a…

How soon to look for another job? I am currently working in a one-year contract role. There is a hiring freeze, so there is no longer a possibility of conversion but I have been told I can extend for another year. But, at this point, I want to take the skills I learned in this…

Not exactly a work request, more like work-tangential... I'm at a company that is primarily focused on inorganic growth right now (acquisitions, primarily). We acquired a new company about mid-way through last year, and most people at that company were paid a bonus to stay on…

2 week notices do we still give them? I don't want to be put into some company do not hire list just because I didnt stick around for you to exploit me more. Theres no point in burning bridges right ?

How do I gently refuse to do something for an interview? An employer contacted me and I had my first interview with a recruiter. She told me I would hear back in 2-3 days but I waited just over a week for her to schedule the second round of interviews. But, instead of scheduling…

How do I tell the President & EVP about this mistake? And how bad is it? I'm only 3 months into a director role for a new program at a non-profit. Before I arrived, they had raised funding based on certain financial projections that included a forecast of when the program would…

I moved into a job 8 months back, I loved the work I did at my old job but because there were no growth opportunities I left. I got a decent salary hike while taking my new job but currently I am struggling with my boss on a few reasons, feel really overwhelmed sometimes with all…

Hello all - I have been trying for years to find a new career without luck. My luck got even worse when I found out last week that the contract my company has with the hospital we're working at is going to end 5 months early and I will effectively be unemployed. I have a BS and…

There has been some new evidence that I was wrongly terminated. I have asked my former employer for a copy of my complete employee file including all investigations unredacted. It took me 5 attempts to obtain the records but the investigations were not there. My source that saw…

After years of helping an organization build its brand through implementing a strategic and successful marketing strategy and plan, and driving millions each year in revenue, the company was sold and I was laid off. The new president told me I was important and to just be patient…

I don't like my job and I'm not good at the position I'm not saying this to get praise or validation.I took a position that I wasn't passionate about and I did my best.Its not a hard or complicated job it's just tedious. I could tell I wasn't giving my all and made avoidable…

Hello all, I so appreciate this community and the feedback I've received in the past. Thanks I'm advance for any advice you can provide. I recently gave my notice at the organization where I work. I have a new opportunity lined up. I learned in a meeting today that my supervisor…

I am in desperate need of a career change but don’t know where to start. I am a marketing professional with 20 years of experience in the financial industry but need a change. Can anyone provide suggestions on where to start? I read job descriptions and am not excited about any…

Advice on sending a second follow-up email On June 6th, I had a successful job interview where the interviewer shared their personal number and email address. However, she mentioned that she would be traveling to Europe. I followed up with a thank you email a week after the…

Job gap as a result of having a baby on resume? I was laid off in October of ‘22. I was 3.5 months pregnant at the time which added stress to an already stressful situation. I looked for a new job until about a month prior to my due date but was unfortunately unsuccessful (such a…

Advice appreciated on being paid late monthly! I've been an executive consultant for this company for a few years, i helped launch it and do staff training but have cut back my hours since the NY due to consistently poor and negligent upper management, which is also why they've…

How to interview while now required to work in the office every day? We were told that we need to start working 5 days a week in person instead of hybrid and they aren't approving any personal or vacation days for the next few weeks as people were complaining about returning. I…