Impostor Syndrome Does anyone else struggle with this? In a few months, I'll have my BTEC NED and then I will be working on my bachelors however impostor syndrome has currently made it increasingly difficult for me to do this. I am the only girl in my class of 27 and also have…

During a recent job interview the recruiter asked me for legal advice (I was shocked). She then told me she was moving my candidacy forward but wanted to know if she could call me to give updates on how her case is progressing and get advice. I told her that she needs to consult…

I dont know why but when i hit my 40..i woke up one day and i dont feel like working on my 9-5 job anymore. I love my job as a frontliner.ive been in the same company for a decade now but recently i have been day dreaming of having my own business. But i don't know where to…

Scared to be laid off, need support I have been laid off once in my life and it wasn't fun. It was during the Internet crash in the early 2000s. Luckily, I was young, did not have children, so had less obligations, and I found a new job quite quickly. Now, 20 years later, I see…

I've recently received a job offer for a professional, mid to high level position, that offers a nice compensation; but.... But I find it odd that, while there is mention of a fairly standard PTO benefit per year, there is no mention at all of paid holidays. I've never seen this…

Should I go through with interview, or cancel? I have been in my current job for less than a year but it is not a role I see myself staying in long term - the work is fun, but ultimately it is a stepping stone towards a more lucrative position. I have applied to a couple of…

New COO We have a new COO that believes that reassigning tasks consistently within the organization is a good thing.. This is his management style. He has been there for only a few months and he has reassigned duties within and between departments. He is very impatient, reactive,…

I am in the process of pivoting my career. I've left 22 years in marketing and moved into a completely different business in my late 40's. Has any other Gen Xer done this and if so, what advice would you share to other women in this community?

Advice please - first time expecting mother and I’ve been working at a company for 4 years. My job can be demanding, stressful, and require travel. I have enjoyed working with the team but the reaction and response I’m getting from my dotted line boss hasn’t been the most…

Do I take a demotion or a possible PIP? I was placed on a newly formed team as a senior team member strait from my maternity leave. I was given a raise and a promotion. The teams deadlines are my responsibility, but no one reports to me. recently my Senior manager gave me two…

I was hired recently by a corporate medical company. It’s a per diem position. I stated that I have certain days that I could work for them when needed as it’s per diem. The company was asking me to come in full-time but I have another job that I have loyalty to and I don’t want…

I had an interview yesterday with a local family owned business that is steadily growing. It was the best interview I’ve ever had to be honest. The excitement I felt when I first saw the job posting and then once I finished the interview is something I haven’t experienced in…

What to do as I was passed over for a promotion this cycle after maternity leave. My manager said the first half of the performance period I met expectations and "the second half I exceeded when I came back". Well the first half I was on maternity leave. Further, someone with one…

Seeking advice and suggestions. Hello, and good day. I am a 33-year-old mother of two young boys, ages eleven and three, who have just received our green cards and social security numbers. We will be relocating to Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, with family members in July 2023. We are…

I recently started to work for a company and noticed a split between tenured and new employees... People who've been long in the company are less friendly, not collaborative, and have poor ideas on how innovative companies run. Newer ones are cooler and friendlier and ready to…

Downgrade my career? I’m in my mid 50s, I’m recovering from a serious health issue and I feel I just need to “take a step back”. My husband thinks I will regret it, because I won’t like “sitting back.” Question: Can I even get hired for an Admin position after management…

How do you break away from administrative assistant work? I am clearly pigeonholed at work and I want to find another job, but no longer want to work in that role. LinkedIn Recruiters only send me jobs for Administrative assistant jobs. I am frustrated. Any ideas would help.

I have been in my current job position for 1.5 years as a health analyst. Back in August 2022 our dept finally was approved to move up to a salaried position. We were hourly previously. Since we moved to salaried my manager makes sure to remind us that we are salaried and we got…

Second week on the job and on site teammates do not like me but virtual members do. Is it even possible to be a part of a team where everyone gets along and is welcoming as a whole? Im the only woman on the on-site portion of my team while the others are all remote. During my…

Do on the job training positions still exist? I want to use my experience and transferable skills to start a new career in HR; however, because I have no HR experience it's not happening. I have sales, customer service skills, and office management skills, and a BS in…