Received an offer from my old job - I want to be back in that industry, but I'm not sure about going back...I feel like it's appealing because it's nice to be wanted - But I left for a reason, Right? I received a call from one of the supervisors at my old job last week. They've…

Baby Queen Bee or Mean Girl? I'm a director in a large corporate, fast-paced company (with mostly men) and I recently hired new, young marketing manager. Great on paper but she is not delivering on projects, responding to emails she is copied on as if she is in charge (and making…

Shocked to hear that Indeed Assessments are actually required? I was under the impression that it would enhance your application rather than prohibit you from moving forward. I've taken the assessments periodically while job searching and they only last 6 months. I've received…

Why do companies bother reaching out on Indeed, sharing the JD, asking if you're interested, you confirm and then they ghost you? I didn't even know about the role, the recruiter brought it to my attention, I followed up with a message that I would like to learn more, I provided…

Seeking your advice: Last year, I went through divorce and diagnosed depression/anxiety. During this time, I had a rocky relationship with my boss who I’ve been working with for more than 5 years and had been given me 3 performance ratings (exceeding expectations) for the past…

How to tell direct report they need to work on some things? I have a direct report who has about 20 years of experience in a coordinator capacity. She is very nice, but she is slow. She often times will approach me with all different kinds of stories (she fell, tripped, has to go…

New Roles Have My Challenge Calling. I've had 4 decades doing accounting or consulting work. I landed a dream (somewhat entry) accounting role with a unique company in a more unique industry representing the elite athletes. Before, my role was usually the leader of change and…

I'm new but people are being sent to me as a guide I've been in my meeting ole for 4 months and still learning.However new and old employees are being sent to me as a "source of information/guidance" I admit I've learnt and understood some procedures but I'm still learning…

I have gotten fed up with the environment of my controlling, toxic, misogynistic job and am looking for a new one. The idea of spending more time in that place makes me physically ill. THAT is how bad it has gotten. So now I'm struggling to find a new job that is more tolerable…

Hello everyone.I have worked for this company for almost 5 years. I am a hard worker. I work between 70 to 80 hours every week. I was a boss for this past year. I recently got 2 new bosses and they have either fired , demoted, or moved all the workers and bosses . I was the last…

At my job, we do not have traditional yearly reviews and I am not sure how to ask my current boss for a raise. My boss was a coworker promoted to a management position. I handle alot of small problems that might normally fall to the manager but going on about 2 years now, he's…

Looking for leadership advice. Hi all, I've recently found myself in a leadership position at my company and could use some resources to help better myself as a leader. Do you have any book/podcast recommendations for learning how to lead authentically?

How much is too much communication with a hiring team? If they provide additional information regarding a timeline, do you thank them? I'm really bad at this and navigating when to let things stand or respond. During this job search, it's so unusual to receive clear communication…

Advice needed on tricky situation on discrimination I have am quite senior in an organization , I lead a team of 16. We have a new director in role, for about 1 year now. He is great to work with, if a little erratic sometimes. I have a very diverse team, my team have the…

Seeking budgeting advice. I am an independent project manager. One of my projects occurs annually (for 7 years, now). Every year, my boss tries to cut days from my staff, and it's a fight to get rates to where they should be. Every year we hash out everyone's scope, and I…

Hello, all; seeking some perspectives from my fellow professional women, I'm in my mid 50's, single, in tech, and I have been my entire career. I did a major career switch in my 40's and am somewhat recently out of a marriage that held me back in my second career; so I'm 'just…

Today was the last straw . . . Our company is expanding rather rapidly which normally would be fantastic; however, in its expansion the older, existing locations aren't being upgraded to keep up with improving technology and miscellaneous equipment/supplies. I transferred from…

Is it wrong to feel taken back by interviewers showing up in extremely casual clothes including hoodies, T-Shirts, baseball caps etc.? These aren't for early rounds but meetings with hiring managers, SLT employees and would-be bosses. I've been on the other side of the table and…

Help!!! I am so confused. I have been working at a company for a while, 2 years as a contractor and 1 year as a full time staff member. Since becoming full time, my workload and responsibilities have lessened dramatically and people have been hired above me. Instead of being…

Hi Ladies, I am in the midst of interviewing for one job in particular I am very excited about! I have had 8 interviews! After HR telling me I am the top candidate following the interviews, I was asked to take a Calipur assessment. I know I blew the cognition section with shapes.…