I was a fully remote employee prior to my maternity leave. I returned at the end of January. 2 weeks ago, my boss asked that I return to office full time. Does this count as a “change to terms of employment”? Prior to my leave, I asked if my remote status would be an issue when I…

I literally feel sick to my stomach everyday I come to work right now. Sunday nights I start to get chest pains for nerves about work. I'm working hard on getting out of this company. It's downright abusive here. Quite honestly, I'm terrified of my supervisor now, who is the ED.…

Hello friends! Since there is no clear career path forward at my current employer, a couple months ago I reached out via LinkedIn to a rather high-up person in state government related to my industry (healthcare communications) to request a get-to-know-you call as a segway to say…

What should do if a prospective employer declines an informational interview? Some employers have declined due to a flat-out refusal or lack of staff members, or feeling there’s no demonstrated interest or other reasons, or block an email and would direct or redirect an…

I feel like the problem lately. In emails, conversations, and meetings, I keep finding myself at odds with certain members of my team more than normal. I am an outspoken woman as are they, so naturally, there are times when we disagree. However, lately, these are extremely…

Lost my confidence? I was bullied at my last two jobs and I think it’s because I’m too self-assured in setting boundaries when people ask me to do things that are not in the scope of my role. I’ve also been told I must threaten people with my self assuredness when being consulted…

Hello out there. I had an interview two weeks ago. It went very well. It was my second interview with this company for a position on a team that is not in this country. I would be the only American team member. That is what they are looking for. After the interview, I reached out…

Struggling with finding a way to get out of a toxic workplace I went into a job because of limited options when fresh out of school and still working on credentialing that I need after finishing grad school. I started the job and started dealing with workplace bullying and then…

Do you share where you are moving onto when exiting a job? I am in the early interview process with a new opportunity. Currently, whenever someone leaves at my current employment, the director writes a VERY long winded email about the employee's accomplishments and where they are…

For those who have filed unemployment within the last 6 months, how has the process been for you? Has the process to file and process your claim been relatively smooth? How has your experience with customer service been if you have had to call in? Do you feel that they respect…

I need some advice. I lost my cool in a meeting after several meetings with a vendor that would give detrimental advice to our company. I was responsible for the P&L from a marketing perspective, and the vendor would frequently blame us for their poor coding of our e-commerce…

If your manager told you during one of your 1:1s that your coworkers disliked how would you take it? This happened to me back in my career and I was stunned when it happened and said nothing. There after I definitely looked at the manager differently moving forward and became…

My job hunt has become a nightmare. After five years, I was let go from an employer in August. I received a generous severance package. I was fortunate enough to start a new job in January. However, the situation quickly turned toxic, with my manager seemingly incapable of…

My company is a midsize company with highly corrupt management. I have once complained to my group head, who is two levels above my boss about such a incident in the project and how the project failed due to negligence and currupt practices of the vender and my immediate manger.…

On my first day back from maternity leave, I was notified that the nonprofit I worked for was restructuring and my position would be eliminated. They indicated that this would affect a number of positions but I have not heard of anyone else being let go. The organization is under…

My HR person lied to me regarding a FMLA situation. Is it worth reporting ?

My direct boss quit several months ago and their position has not been filled. On paper, I now report to one of our VPs, but they are stretched very thin with many duties and areas of oversight, and do not have time to check in or provide feedback. Several of my duties require…

May 2023, Graduating Senior Hello! I hope you are all doing well. As I stated above, I am an upcoming May 2023 graduating senior. I am looking for HR & Recruiting positions. I have been looking for positions for months (Entry level, early careers). I have work experience as well…

I am really struggling trying to apply to places, but I just learned that companies may not even see my resume because of the software they use to sort resume's. Does anyone have any advice to prevent this.

Hi! I currently work mostly remote (I drive 1 hr 15 mins to my closest office on occasion) and am considering moving to nyc for 1 year on my own accord. Is it reasonable to ask for a salary adjustment based on the higher cost of living? Of course I wouldn’t expect them to say…