What is your thought on applying to two jobs in the same company? There's a company that posted a job I was interested in, but not sure I tick all the boxes. I applied anyway. NOW they have another job that I feel I'm a better fit for, so how do I let them know that this new…
Ageism. I am 51 and finding it’s harder to find a job. What’s your experience with ageism in finding another job? Age friendly careers are often low pay. Unless I am missing something?
Our HR department has no idea what the law is in my state, what should I do? The paid sick time law in NY changed a couple of years ago and it doesn't seem like the "HR" department of my new company has any idea, or intention on following it. I put quotes there because my job has…
I'm a licensed clinical social worker. Two months ago, I started a new job (in-person) as an Assistant Director at a small group practice. This is my first job with supervisory responsibilities and I love the work and have a great team and a great manager. I'm getting good…
Any Advice for How to Handle Being Grouped in with and Compared to a Coworker Whose Work Product and Work Ethic Differs Drastically from Yours? I and another employee work fully remote positions at our office. There are other similarly positioned people in our office, but we are…
I'm in the midst of interviews for a new job after being laid off. When I get to the final stages of negotiations, what sort of things should I keep in mind? Salary of course, but what other perks should I consider negotiating for? Also, is it common to negotiate severance in the…
During a team meeting, I updated our HR team lead on a request I had handled and brought up one employee's case to discuss, but I was unsure if I had handled it correctly. As I began to explain the situation, the team lead asked to see the original request. When I showed it to…
I have worked for a company for 1 year. I am a supervisor of a specialized healthcare population dept. Our department has now been moved to the 4th manager since i started. None of the managers knows anything about this population of patients and it has been next to impossible…
I am working as a temporary replacement for a role I'm growing to absolutely enjoy. It's a full time admin role that suits my strengths beautifully except for the early hours. When the prior person gets back from FMLA, my hours will also be cut back to 20hrs/week per company…
Looking for advice on creating relationships/ partnerships with other companies. I work for a college and my new role is to create corporate, military, and educational partnerships. The goal is to offer our education for employees tuition benefits and/ or internal training. We…
After 10 months of looking, I received a job offer this week! I'm so grateful to this community for your support throughout this daunting process. By changing my approach, I landed not only one job offer but a second that's pending next week. To everyone who is searching for a…
I work in a company for 8 months now, and my supervisor is known for having problems controlling her anger issue. she constantly came after me to pick on me. she always ask me to "share" her work duties. and today she lost control of herself, she scream and point fingers at me,…
Misleading Job description… I was hired by a company to work in a role that is contracted for 12 months. However, the description of the job the nature of its duties are not included for two months. So, I presumed the primary duties would stay the same. For some reason, the…
Add more fuel to the fire, my coworker was promoted over me and I have been at the company longer. I would give my notice today, but I have surgery in early summer and need to use my benefits. She told me herself. I congratulated her but I am livid on the inside. Doing everything…
Can we talk about women who support toxic bro culture but receive public praise during Women's History Month? I was recently let go from start-up with one of the most toxic, abusive environments I’ve ever witnessed in my life. While I’m hopeful to find a new job soon, it was…
I feel like a failure. I am a DV survivor with 2 small children, one with special needs. Its been a struggle to start over since i left with nothing. I am currently working 2 jobs remotely (Mostly because neither pays well) but still just making enough to get by. Im also a…
For the past 8 months I've been working a dream job, but my boss makes me want to walk away. I like my boss on a personal level but when it comes to work, she is constantly raising her voice at me and sometimes speaks to me in a condescending manner. I think it is because I am…
I enjoy my position and work for a young lady who is much younger than I am. Having said this, I have been absence t from the work force for so,e time and must say that the team I am with has shown great compassion and the willingness to assist me in my journey to learn so much…
I recently applied and interviewed for a position that matched my experience and background perfectly. During the interview I was asked how many years I think I have left to work because they wanted longevity. They hired a younger person who, as far as I know, has no direct…