I’m stressed and I need some help figuring out what I’m going to do. This is a long story, so please bear with me. I have been with my current employer for just over 1 year. This year has been one of the best for me professionally, but one of the most stressful when it comes to…

Hi, I am in a workplace where they are working with very old technologies, and there is a lot of resistance to move to new. I have spent significant amount of time here to understand that staying here is not adding value to my job profile. However, I am not sure how to approach…

Describe successful project is a challenge for me. I am older worker, years of experience, finance manager in higher education I have found my jobs dissatisfying as have ended up acting more as a caretaker rather than an agent for change where it better for the organization. A…

I started a job a year ago and within a month I was asked to deliver a training- something I've never done before. This was something that was not mentioned in the job description. I did it and a few more since then. However, I get major panic attacks, stress and do not enjoy…

This is making me uncomfortable. Six weeks ago, I started a new job. From what I can tell, things have been going well. I’ve gotten positive feedback from my boss and colleagues about the work I’m doing, and I get along well with the people I work with. In a 1:1 meeting on Friday…

I’m with my current job for 16 years, my starting salary was (at the time) 40% over minimum wage. I could for the most part choose my own hours and days, it’s a comfortable position but it didn’t keep up with a competitive pay rate. A fellow co worker explained that ‘if you’re…

My job started off amazing, but in the past 6 months has gotten horrendous. My supervisor is about my age, and singles me out for her bullying behavior. Her best friend was also a supervisor and they tag team bullied myself and a few other new employees at the office until the…

I was recently asked to do an article on my past achievements in my profession. I let my company know about it and they told me to run it by legal and get it proofed. Well, I spoke with the writer and told them all about my past, did not mention anything about my current job.…

Help! My boss in my new job does not have a clearly defined role, so he is trying to assume MINE by making me teach him MY job! My boss's boss plays good cop/bad cop and tells me everything I want to hear but then nothing changes with my boss. I joined the company a couple of…

This is more of a rant, but I'm open to suggestions on coping and/or job hunting advice: I am beyond frustrated right now. I am actively job searching because my work is under new management and they've entirely burned me out. I'm planning our big event and EVERY. SINGLE.…

HELP - Back on the job hunt and in search of a WFH job. I’ve been at my current company approaching 2 years soon. I was promoted very quickly, for which I’m so grateful, but I’m not very happy there. I’m not learning enough skills in the job that are allowing me to grow and take…

If you noticed coworkers mirroring your behavior such as mannerisms and gestures during meetings how would you take it? The team that I am on meets weekly through virtual video calls and I have noticed or I should say, it "feels" like they mimic my mannerisms. For example, if I…

Hello folks, I need some salary negotiation & financial advice. Here goes: I'm evaluating an offer and have received the offer letter from the company. The offer letter contains details about the salary but it does not contain financial details about the stock options (other than…

How to Change Jobs with Grace (and Why it Matters) When we’re burned out, discontented, and just plain ready to move on from a job for any number of reasons, it can feel challenging to muster the motivation to leave with grace. Here’s why it’s important to do it anyway. -- It’s a…

Help! For the past month, every meeting I have had with my boss results in them telling me I am not doing my job. When I ask to give examples, they are vauge and don't answer. I recently started to this irrational fear about going into work and being told im terrible [again] and…

Recruiter and hiring manager being deceptive. After an initial call with the recruiter, it took three follow ups for her to ask me for an interview with the hiring manager. They were the ones who contacted me for the role stating that my resume was very impressive. Half an hour…

-advice please- i”m negotiating a job offer that I’m excited about. However I also received the devastating news that my new boss would be….the big boss from my former company, and one reason I left the former company! This boss created and nurtured a culture of nepotism,…

Job Searching I left my job a few weeks ago for various reasons but mainly because of the stress. I worked there for 4 years and just couldn't do it anymore. I've been interviewing like crazy, but still haven't heard back from the job I really want. I have been offered a job with…

Recruiters, just because you blanket send LinkedIn messages doesn't mean that I blanket respond yes. I have taken the time to review the JD, any info (usually limited) about the company and have made an effort to determine if I would like working there or be successful. Be…

Hi! I was laid off after a company reorg and I am back in the work force after over 15 years with a company that I loved. I am new to the group and just wanted to say hi and wondered how others have navigated during a tough period? I have lost a bit of my passion after this, as I…