Do start-ups prefer younger employees? Please share your experience from either applying to or working at a startup. Do they prefer younger workforce? Do I have a chance if I am close to 50?

Boss wants me to decide if an office location is safe my boss gave up our office space 9 months ago and our small 7 person company has been working remotely since then. He’s now looking at an office space in a part of town that feels a little rough (some abandoned buildings etc)…

I recently had a panel interview over Zoom where I was the only one with camera on. When I asked if we were proceeding with cameras on or off, several of the panelists yelled out "Oh please we need a break from cameras on...we ARE allowed to need a break from cameras...so you're…

Promotion ended up being a pay cut. After I received a promotion, my company decided to increase hourly pay, which made my salary position less than if I hadn’t received the promotion. I mentioned this and eventually (many months later) received a small increase. The problem is,…

I seem to have the same issue with every position I’ve held. I initially like what I do but over time I get frustrated with leadership and/or team members. I am always looking for ways to understand improve myself and/or the process. I get frustrated when I ask questions and get…

I have a question, directed to employers. Why is it coworkers that are so negative and there jobs and just makes it so difficult to work in because of the negativity everyday, answer/or freshly hired employees. They get acknowledge and raises but the people their that bend over…

I started a new job recently but while I'm friendly to everyone I'm getting the cold shoulder; I recently learned that the person everyone wanted to be promoted was pushed side for me and no matter how I try to appease the situation I'm getting the 'Frozen' treatment. My manager,…

Why is an employee who dresses professionally and has good boundaries seen as a threat? ive been in this job for a month and it is devolving just like my previous contracts social wise where the tenured employees are starting to view me as a threat as opposed to part of the team.…

New job, not good fit I started a new job about 5 months ago. The organization is very hierarchical, inefficient and rigid. I spent the last 16 years of my career learning, growing, strengthening my skills, expanding knowledge and thought this role would be the right next step in…

How does this happen? I am actively looking for a new position. I have submitted numerous resume's for jobs that I have interest in. I submit at least 10 resumes a week, only to be called for CONTRACTED POSITIONS? I have stated on Indeed and Linkedin no contracts. I am constantly…

Are there any really good companies to work for anymore? The last 3 positions I have had, has had sink or swim attitude with little to no training, no equipment given to do the job, and promises they don't keep. I am an Administrative Assistant looking for an opportunity to work…

My boss at my new job doesn’t have time to train me I just started 5 weeks ago, but couldn’t really do much bc it took 3 weeks to gain security clearance to use my system. Since then, I’ve learned much, but we are hopping all over the place in terms of type of project and some…

Negative reference questions from prospective employer? A former coworker asked me to serve as a reference. I was fine doing it. We worked well together on a number of projects and he had served as a referral for me. In addition, he really is a good worker who just happens to…

I have a paid job that I could be great at, but I choose not to be. It's extremely demanding, emotionally, but I've achieved the most I can- multiple times- and never been given the opportunities or roles I should be, to lead. In my spare time, I've taken on something that doesnt…

Confusing employment ending I have been WFH and only working 4 days a week since an illness last year. I'm being asked to be full-time again and 75% in the office. I am not interested in doing so. Basically, does my employer fire me or do I need to resign? They are willing to be…

Advice needed, please! I'd like to understand if there is a better way to approach this. My questions are here, followed by some background. Is there a better way to approach this with regard to mapping out alternative solutions to management? Are there any tips for having that…

The Manager Issue. First off, the company and the people I work with are incredible. I've been in the role for a year after leaving accounting consulting work for 15 years. I needed health insurance and benefits, plus more predictable schedule/environment so I sought a W2 job in…

Advice Hi everyone. I am currently on leave of absence due to a broken leg. While I am healing my company whom I have worked for for 2 years is making crazy changes. Our never went through this January. While I am recovering they have demoted a lot of people, got rid of my boss,…

Advice needed! Hi everyone! Curious to get some thoughts around my situation. I need to make a career change. I’ve been working in a niche role in the fashion industry for almost 20 years. I have tried to pivot into more general roles like product management, but have been told…

My job isn't challenging enough. I’ve been in my current position for a little over a year and although I like the company I work for and sometimes the work I do, I’m planning an exit by September. During my weekly meetings with my manager they asked if I had just enough work,…