Hi everyone! I'm a career changer looking to pivot into tech as a front-end developer in the Boston area or remotely. I have a background in Quality Engineering for medical devices and aerospace. It's been tough applying to roles, not hearing back, or receiving automated…

Just when I thought a final round interview was going great, they said I'd have to pay for my own plane ticket to attend the week-long training in another state. This is for a B2B regional sales job that comes with a base salary I'm very happy with and could really use after…

Looking for Tips I have a co-worker who loves to pitch me projects as collaborations between us, but ultimately seems to be turfing these ideas as things for me to complete with little to no support from them. We’re of the same title, my co-worker is at the organization longer…

On the lighter side somewhat: eating during zoom meetings. Nobody looks good chomping away. I think that if you have to eat, turn the cam off. Thoughts?

I am currently working in a role that has a senior title but it is actually compensated at a low level. I have more than 25 years of experience as a strategist, process builder, people-program-budget manager. I left my previous Director-level role after being unfairly ranked low…

My boss has previously been very encouraging and responded positively to my work. Having taken on a new role themselves now, they’re very unsupportive and critical of me. They’ve taken me to HR regarding things I wasn’t even aware of as issues. It’s demoralizing and despite my…

Workgroup chat etiquette When you work on a project with a group and you have a group chat specifically about that project with they individuals in the workgroup, if someone leaves the chat, does that indicate they’re removing themselves from the project?

Hello- the biggest question is how do people find good jobs that actually pay well? I went to college and have a BS and an AS, I don't think I can use either of them because while I was in school I was working odd jobs that did not pertain to my college education. This is an odd…

Boss is discriminating against me for having cancer and honestly, I can't go to HR. I started my current role in 2021 and had already been a cancer patient for almost a year. I was never secretive about my condition because there were uncertainties and I felt that my new boss…

Anyone have or have had a male boss whose spouse does not work, specifically as a SAHM? Have you noticed that that boss is not as supportive of your career as a boss whose spouse works? Have you noticed any negative bias towards you? I'm experiencing this at work. It's not that…

How many hours a day should you devote to job search? I was recently laid off and am seeking a new position but I am finding myself drained by the job search. How many hours a day do you think are effective to devote to the job search? When is too much? I would love tips about…

Is it normal? I recently started a new role as an account manager at a company that I really liked. I have previous sales experience (~5 years). As I finished training, I was told I would join the sales support team to learn the internal processes. It has been 6 months since, and…

Only Female in an All male department. Manager was recently fired for harrasing me. Im still in that company because i have nothing else lined up but feel like im carrying that stigma now. Its so embarrassing. Really hate having to start over again. Its just so unfair. My other…

How do you know if the job isn't right for you? I have been with the org for 7 months. My boss so far supports me in important ways. However, there is so much drama and turmoil (grade school gossip coming from peers who are "leadership"trying to turn people against me for just…

Food for thought- Hello everyone! I have been thinking about this since this morning and want to see what you all think. When someone is promoted- should they be assessed and evaluated to see if the promotion will be fit and whether they are fit for the role? Or Should they just…

Career Planning while Family Planning In the next 12 to 18 months, my husband and I are planning to try to have a baby. I have a lot of concerns about physically being able to do my job if I am pregnant because it involves carrying heavy materials, being on my feet most of the…

I was in the 4th round of interviews and all was going well, then my lord, I flailed miserably in the panel interview. The Hiring manager really liked what I had to offer. Is there any way to save or try to save the role. Contact the hiring manager, or other suggestions and what…

Question about job offers: How common is it to negotiate based on a verbal offer vs a written one? I received a verbal offer for a job, and the recruiter walked me through a breakdown of the compensation, following which I grabbed a screenshot of the details. He stated that…

I feel bad for looking at job posting when I have only been at my current job for only 1.5 years. I'm want to continue to grow, learn, and develop myself and looking at jobs helps me to look into my future. However, I am loyal and don't like to quit a job especially when it isn't…

I have been struggling with my career journey and often find myself jealous of others that advance or get higher positions half my age (right out of college!). I have raving reviews on my performance reviews and never receive anything negative during weekly 1:1. I'm currently at…