I found out that I am a finalist on an intermediate level county position. This round is regarding reference checks. I got an email from someone at the County asking for clarification about a temp assignment I did at a another division within the County. Unfortunately, in that…

I was fortunate to receive unemployment after being laid off and while it ended last week, I was excited to commence a new role the second week of February. I received word via email that the company instituted a hiring freeze and my position was cancelled and they don't feel it…

Business Travel Credit after Resignation I work for a small company. In November '22, my supervisor asked me to book a flight to attend a meeting being held in Florida in January '23 using the company credit card, which I did. In December '22, my supervisor told me that I did not…

Was recently contacted by a recruiter via Linked-in. He reached out regarding a high-paying position that fit my profile. I met with him a few days later to discuss this opportunity. He mentioned that he had signed an NDA with his client so he could only tell me limited…

I'm looking for advice. I'm going into my late 30's and got laid off at the beginning of January. After getting over the shock I hit the ground running trying to find a new job. I only have some college education and didn't graduate. My experience is mainly retail…

This is more of a field specific type question. Is anyone on this site a Testing Manager for IT applications - Cloud and on premise ERP systems as well as other applications involving patches, upgrades or just establishing a periodic testing of functions to ensure continuity and…

I have started a job search after leaving a very challenging position. I left last year and then got sick with Covid and then had an injury that I have now recovered from. I have received requests for my application for positions and have been contacted by recruiting agencies…

The guilt! How do you cope with the guilt of job searching while working full time. There are a lot of ways this job has made my life a living hell, but I feel bad for my customers since I know once I leave no one will take care of them. This guilty feeling is hanging over my job…

Subcontractor here for a consulting firm. Billable time is entered into a software called Tsheets for which I enter the description of work performed on a daily basis. Our bookeeper (also a subcontractor) at the end of the month prepares invoices and details for clients based…

Feel unrecognized and unappreciated by new boss Last year we had several organizational changes. As part of them I have a new boss for a year and a half now and I feel very frustrated with him. I have worked for the company for over 15 years and always had good reputation, and…

Hi Ladies! I have an interview this week for an Executive Director role. I'm so excited as it's in my desired field. I've been unemployed for a year and have only recently begun getting interviews. I could use some advice. I received feedback that I look very young and that…

When did you realize you were eligible for mid level roles in your career? Asking as for me, after losing my recent job as a result of the team who were all older than me pushing me out after stealing my suggestions and work ethics in a clear attempt to save their job security.…

Teacher considering transitioning out of the field... ideas? Experiences to share? Feeling stuck and curious about jobs in different industries that provide flexibility to working parents, and who are proponents of collaboration and respect the work experience and knowledge of…

After job searching for a year, I feel so defeated and when I do have an interview, it's a mix of excitement blended with I can't emotionally take on another endless process? For the past year, I've prepped for every interview, made presentations, followed up, made connections,…

Advice? My local area is currently at a "balmy" -10 degrees. My office's heater has been broken for three days. I am huddled over a space heater (it's 40 degrees in the building). All they have told me is that they are working on it. I went to the office manager, who did not have…

Need some advice on being a supervisor I’ve been the supervisor of my department pretty much since I started two years ago but up until eight months ago, I was the only one in my department. This is my development assistant’s first job in nonprofit job and I wanted to give her a…

Feeling burnt out. Hi all, I've been struggling with feeling burnt out in my job. The past few months have been very hard on me with tasks piling up. We've had a few layoffs at our company and with them, others are left to take on additional tasks. I'd love to get some advice on…

Would you trade a comfortable WFH position with little career advancement options for an on-site work aligned with career goals? For the past year I have been a WFH employee and really enjoy not going into the office. Sure their are times I would love to chat with a coworker but…

I need some advice for disengaging from the chaos at work and see that work is just one part of my life. I recently started a new job and the processes are crazy. In the first month I've been there, there is a lot of back-and-forth and confusion mainly due to poor communication…

Struggling with self-doubt: How to overcome? While I've had some measures of success in my career over the years, I've always struggled with doubt/insecurity. It's gotten worse the older I've become, and I find myself excited and "ready" when an opportunity comes along yet I'll…