Has anyone ever taken FMLA due to job stress? If so how was it when it you came back to your job?

I was hired in my current job in a role that aligned with my career (per the job description & posting) only to begin employment and realize the organization really had no idea as to what someone in my profession would do. My direct supervisor was pleasant to work with…

Showing that you are open for a new job Is it safe to use this feature in LinkedIn, but only to recruiters? I am currently employed and don't want my company to know I am searching. Also, any other tricks to attract recruiters to your profile (other than keywords)?

How do you deal with a can be charming, knowledgeable bully that is an EVP in a small office. How do I overcome? He tells and brags about firing people, beating people up, talks about threatening people up and changes the narrative to benefit him? I am an EA in my fifties so feel…

Turnaround time to get new hires onboarded. Hi - in my organization ,recruiting and HR are separated. I manage the recruiting department. The process for the handover to HR is that recruiting handles the background and reference checks, gets the signed offer letter, and send the…

Good morning, all! I am developing a VERY basic computer class for employees at my work place who have little to no basic computer skills. The goal? Help these employees by: Giving them access to a computer lab so they may check their work emails, benefits, paystubs and the like.…

I seriously can’t take it anymore. For the sake of my mental health, I think I need to resign. I work for a big healthcare insurance company (corporate office). I recently had to call out because of a miscarriage. I was then put on a corrective action plan because after 3 call…

Need some advice. Left my job after 11 weeks due to an abusive manager. Concerned that my Cv and LinkedIn profile will look terrible. What do I write on my Cv and LinkedIn and what do I tell interviewers about why I left? Thanks

Unsure if I should take up the new job I always wanted to move up to a higher post from the job I’m doing. Last week, I was successful for a job role which is more higher grade. However, I am having cold feet in leaving my current job now. I’m not sure if it’s anxiety or I’m too…

I’m in need of advice, I feel hopeless in today’s tech markets and corporations. I was laid off yesterday after 1 year in cybersecurity as a Regional Account Manager. This isn’t my first layoff but this one hurt. It’s hurts because I am 7 months pregnant. I was starting to plan…

I am getting so discouraged with the job market. I have put in 200 ish applications and I haven't received a single interview. Some of my applications are still "under review" and some have been that way for 4-5 weeks. I have gaps in my employment because I took time from my…

I've received a job offer, but I am fearing of changing domains Hello all, I am in early 40s and currently I am in a director position in the automotive field. Due to some organisational changes, the environment is no longer a friendly one and I want to leave the company. Since…

Changing your mindset makes such a difference and I wanted to thank everyone on the FGB for getting me out of my job searching slump! I felt defeated and instead decided to focused on thinking outside of the box and practicing self care. I've started writing again and switched…

I recently left a job I had only been at for 9 months. I left knowing it wasn't the right fit for me and am fully content with my decision however I feel lost job searching. I don't know where to start. I'd like to make a switch and get out of my field (logistics/transportation)…

Hello, I have been looking for a high paying job and submitting lots of applications. One firm is interested, although it is small and compensation is below what I would like to be paid. If they give me an offer, can I accept the job, keep looking and interviewing and if I get a…

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My idea was stolen by another team and I don't know what to do about it - Say something or let it go? My team is collaborating with another team outside of our business unit and things are not going well. This particular team (the marketing group), has a toxic culture. In…

I'm not a huge business book reader (my mind finds other things to focus on) but I'm looking to change that this year. Are there any business books out there for woman and confidence in the workplace that are an "easy" read? Any other business books that you find an easy read…

Has anyone experienced infantilization at work? In an all company staff meeting the CEO of the company asked my supervisor “Where are your children?” I was the only one on from my team, so I had to step in and respond to that nonsense question. Thoughts?

What do YOU do when you want a new job? I have been a personal assistant/ admin in low voltage cable company for nearly a year now. I am dissatisfied with the job and would like to find new work. I have many issues many of which boil down to training and leadership on my boss’s…