How do I negotiate for a higher salary.. Talking about money in general is something I am never comfortable doing. I never fight for myself , and I know (particularly as a woman of color) that I am often underpaid compared to most of my peers with similar qualifications. I am…

My new manager is avoiding me Last week it was announced that my team is going to have a new manager. The new manager had her 1-to-1s with everyone in the team except of me to discuss how their roles are going to change and just check how they feel about the change and what are…

I interviewed with a company where I hit it off with the hiring manager. She said she was excited about my candidacy and passed me on to the next series of rounds. I made it to the final round. All of the interviews went well. I sent thank you notes. The hiring manager said I…

So, I work for three very controlling and erratic bosses. Everyone is always on guard for what will happen to me next, very chaotic. I have an opportunity to potentially switch departments but I know if I go down this road, they will sabotage me. My friend who is trying to steal…

I have a wonderful coworker (Supervisor) that I have worked with for 2 years. She is a hard worker, never calls in and always goes above and beyond to get the job done. She has amazing performance reviews and has never had an issue with management or other employees. Our company…

I would like to rebuild my work confidence and resume my professional experience, but struggle with imposter syndrome and doubts about my abilities and expertise. I am in my mid-late 20s and I get constant anxiety attacks and panic regarding my career, I recently lived and worked…

I was written up for unprofessional behavior, including making false statements and accusatory language. Everything I said was an actual representation of my perspective. How do I handle this in my rebuttal? How do I document the double-standard of my leadership being able to…

Hello, I am about to conduct our first employee survey as part of our performance management review. Any ideas on how I can word this so that employees participate? We have a very low moral amongst employees and am trying to engage conversation to get their input. Should this…

I just graduated with a Bachelors degree in computer science and I am struggling to get my first tech position. Any advice? I feel super discouraged with many of applications since November. Only a couple of interviews.

I just started a new job last month where you only move up by applying for a job. A job above me was open and I applied for it and got it after only being on the job two weeks. An associate has been going around telling anyone who will listen that I was not qualified for the…

"I did a TON of work leading an ERG! But I have no idea how to put it on my resume, or if it even belongs there..." Oooo, my friend! Your ERG leadership role absolutely, 100%, should be on your resume if you are seeking out a new leadership/management role. Now that THAT is out…

I have been job searching since Feb and my previous year of employers I can’t get recommendations because I’ve had to take them to court to get payment. I’m trying to break into a new industry in which they are from. I also had a long sabbatical during Covid so I’m not sure what…

My boss offered me a contract. I accepted, signed, and took a copy of the contract and then submitted it to her. She then called me in and put me on a plan of assistance with the stipulation that if I did not sign the plan, she would rescind the contract. Is this legal?

My team consists of three people- the department head, me and another lady. This lady is on maternity leave currently and there will be no substitute for her till she resume, which would be another 7 months easily. I had discussed this with the head and requested to find a…

How to find a job with unusual talents and passions? Recently, I took a career assessment and it came back with these 3 areas: top talents (execution, compassion, and inspection), solid talents (justice, discernment, logic, organization, connection, and communication), and…

I recently interviewed for a job that I was really excited about. The company decided not to move me on to the final round of interviews. Is it ok for me to ask the recruiter for feedback behind their decision? This was for a high level executive position that I definitely am…

I need help on how to deal with an all boy's club at work. I've been at this new job nine months and I like it and want to stay. I've been told I'm doing a good job and am about six months away from being promoted to where I want to be. The two men who I answer to play golf with…

Working from home may be ending? Curious how to approach this (and this got long, sorry). We were sent home like so many in March of 2020. Our business has changed quite radically since then (selling off part of it, selling the building we were in and leasing a small part of it,…

I recently joined a company and appreciated my direct reports honesty regarding the situation. I've tried making changes but SLT blocks me at every turn. One of my favorite reports announced she's leaving and it would take 3 employees to match everything she's doing. I completely…

What are some tips for first time leadership opportunities? I work at a non-profit in program development/education. I had a bad case of comparing myself to my coworker who has more popular programs/events and is given outside leadership opportunities. And I want to show that I…