Would you say that disorganized onboarding is a sign of an employer not wanting to employ you? I am trying to discern if this has some merit, as from my previous and most recent experience with companies. Whenever I have had a negative experience with an employer where they have…
I work in a toxic environment and applied for a position within the same organization that I am well-qualified for. I was not offered the opportunity to interview for the position and received the standard rejection letter a few days later. This is not the first time this has…
I have been out of work since November 2020. I have been trying ever since I was let go at the start of the Coronvirus and have been unable to secure employment. I have just come out of a severe depression during the past two years. To add, I have recently been diagnosed with…
Unsure of the next step I need some advice. I have worked in the financial industry (banking) for my whole career. I am. 55 now and would like to continue working, but move to a different industry and frankly, less stress. The financial industry, being highly regulated, can be…
Hello, all I am trying to switch careers and it's harder than I thought it would be, I was a supervisor for a while at an Emergency Veterinary Hospital in FL- Moved a year ago to Colorado, and want to get into Human Resources, I have some hands-on experience but not much. I have…
During the week of January 19th, I interviewed with recruiters, HR and first contacts at various companies. After four of the meetings, I was told my resume was being forwarded on to the hiring manager. I sent my thank you follow-up letter but as of today, I haven't heard…
I'm considering switching from marketing to aviation. I've had about a million interviews in the past month for marketing jobs and zero offers, so I'm considering switching careers. Any other women in the aviation industry? I have zero interest becoming a flight attendant. I'm…
Should I tell my manager I’m about to go through IVF, as I can imagine I’ll have a lot of doctors appointments. My company is very flexible with appointments and working from home up to twice a week when needed, but should I give them a heads up? I’m not the type of person to…
I’m so miserable at my current job, really hoping I’ll get this job I’m interviewing for. Every single day I’m miserable at my current job. The company is toxic, Im overworked and my talents are underutilized. I wanted to quit so bad right away (within the first month) and Im now…
Feeling discouraged. I recently left a full time job where I lasted for a month due to my mental health and feeling that I wasn't a right fit. Just a back story. I used to work in a warehouse for a season (got laid off because holiday was over). I worked as a barista for 1+…
How do you handle office bullying? I just got promoted to a new department but that department unfortunately has a manager that allows people who vape to vape in the meeting rooms and on the production floor which are closed and tight spaces. I am a nonsmoker with Systemic Lupus…
Hi Everyone, My supervisor called me into her office this past Friday afternoon (when it was almost time to leave) to tell me that she's going to have to change my work schedule and cut my hours because she's "running out of money." She did this after she whispered to my coworker…
Do you take time off when you've been with a company for less than 6 months? I have been with my company for a little over 5 months. The official policy is to take time whenever you need to. I would like to plan a couple of 3 day weekends in the next two months, but I feel like I…
Hello everyone! I need some no frills advice from you lovely people. I am a 36 year old woman who just cant seem to find a job or career that I like. I always either get laid off or completely lose interest in a job after a couple of months. My longest tenure has been for 1 year…
I have been employed with a company for less than one year. The work is enjoyable, however the work has become too much having to be completed in a short window of time. Yes, deadlines are set, and for many employees to meet deadlines, they are working during their time off. This…
Our department manager is a bully I work remotely, and I have weekly meetings with my supervisor and they always state that I am doing great, I am thorough, etc. My supervisor had the day off, and their manager started auditing my files and leaving really condescending public…
I work for a small(under 50)company. I have just recently been told my supervisor thay I am not allowed to call off when my fibromyalgia flares up. If I have sick time, I don't understand how they can do that. I know that they aren't required to offer intermittent fmla because of…