Has anyone ever had a manager just turn on them all of a sudden? Taking all their frustrations out on them and being unhelpful, mean, and outright hostile with no provocation? I’m as cooperative and polite as I know how to be, working hard and doing my job. This manager went from…

Question for those who know MyWorkdayJobs: A first for me I just had an interview and the talent acquisition person said he could see that I applied with another company having nothing to do with the company I was interviewing with— he even named the title and company name. They…

Unfortunately, yesterday a recruiter contacted me about a job opportunity, for which he said I "checked all the boxes." He set up a Teams meeting with a supervisor, who immediately said that my "lack of longevity" (a couple of years at the jobs I've worked at recently) meant that…

Hello everyone, I just need to get this off my chest. After being unemployed for a year I finally got something- anything!- and began to work for a big bank in customer service. I have a Master's degree neurobiology and I stopped working in my field shortly after I got my M.S.…

Is imposter syndrome holding me back? I have worked in accounting for the last 13 years and have held roles both in corporate as an accountant and county government as an analyst. I have never held a manager role. I have an opportunity which is would be a senior role moving into…

Switching fields... I have been in my field for a little over 20 years. I am currently a clinical director in mental health. I also see clients as a therapist through this job, as well as clients on the side through a private practice. While I love what I do, I think I am burnt…

Hi everyone, I recently completed an interview for a senior-level project management role. While I received some positive feedback about my communication skills and leadership potential, I was told that my responses were "too detailed" and lacked "executive communication." This…

Hello everyone. I don't know if anyone else feels this way, but I find my work environment to be a bit frustrating. I find that I am type of person who only goes to my limit, but the people around me seem to push themselves. They come into work sick when I would stay home. Also…

Hi all, hope everything is good. I have quitted the tech industry back in August because despite all the energy, pro activity, willing to take on additional projects to showcase my leadership potential… I have always been kept stagnating and denied every possibility to move…

Hello! I am a first time user of Fairygodboss and excited to be here. I recently completed a seasonal position and am now seeking new opportunities to contribute to a collaborative team of creatives. I'm especially passionate about community-focused work, visual arts and…

Are Technical Aptitude Assessments for non-technical roles now required for applications? Hi everyone. I received a first-round job interview invitation, and the interviewer is demanding a Technical Aptitude Assessment for a non-technical role (education project manager). If one…

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving break! On November 10, 2025, I completed my master's degree in Criminal Justice. I have been out of work since 2018, when my daughter was diagnosed with a rare blood disease. That led me to stop working outside of my…

Hello! I made a huge career transition in January after taking a planned travel sabbatical from wall st fin services. I decided to work for a nonprofit and accepted an over 60% paycut. While I don’t regret it, the experience has been very challenging and I want to leave in Q1. I…

Wanted to share my experience with Lowe's Home Improvement because it might help someone here who’s considering a corporate role at Lowe’s. Earlier this year, I joined Lowe’s corporate in the Marketing org. I was recruited, not applying, and the big selling point from every…

I would like implement to the organization "starting a Yearly Performance Management Review" with our Admin plus Sales Team. This is a opportunity for managers to discuss their expectations or considerations of any successional opportunity such as further development for high…

I was wondering if anyone has any advice about using ChatGPT to help prepare resumes. Is this a good idea? Is it really obvious that I've used AI? How can someone tell that I've used AI? From those who review resumes, what is annoying about using ChatGPT, aside from stating…

Presenting An Accurate Picture of My Abilities I have worked in county government over 15 years in administrative support. Each responsibility I've held required different levels of technical skills but not all consistently used. In all my roles I truly worked as a partner with…

Hi I’m currently analysing and implementation and HR compliance processes and performance management practices. I’d love to hear from practitioners about how you handle a few areas in your organisations: 1. Does continuous feedback improve employee engagement and performance in a…

Hi guys, I am a 3rd year Special Education Teacher. I am on the last year of my provisional license and I'm looking to career switch. I finished my masters this summer and its in curriculum and development and I would really like to get my foot in the door. Any advice?

I have been a Teaching Assistant for a year now. I also have been volunteering for Autism Speaks and the Epilepsy Foundation for almost two years. I would like to earn more income and get personal satisfaction in what I do. I would enjoy working for a non profit. How can I go…