Many years ago I had a dotted line report who did not like or respect me as a manager. Since she was dotted line, and her direct manager thought she walked on water, there was little I could do. In the end I ended the dotted line as it was not a business need and I found out…

Seeking advice on next steps… I was abruptly let go from my position yesterday after returning from a week of (approved) PTO. Prior to going OOO, I escalated - for the 3rd time - concerns about my direct supervisor, his behavior, and his actions/leadership style to the CEO (his…

Brand Marketing to Corporate Communications Hi Everyone, I'm currently in the process of trying to shift from a senior marketing leader to focus more on corporate/internal communications. This is a business area I actually feel strongly about and think more orgs need to…

Looking for some advice with challenges in my consultant gig I'm 1 month into a 3 month contract with a great start up. 3 weeks ago, they hired a full-time member of staff in a position to complement what I was hired to do. I'm finding this individual has also been tasked with…

Advice needed: Following a mandatory company training, I reached out to HR rep-1 to discuss the bullying behavior of a manager I have had only one project inaction with. The presentation info encouraged us to say something if a witness or victim. HR rep-1 then reached out to this…

No work to do and so bored, what do I do? I have very little work to do and often mention during our daily standup meeting that I don't have any work and am looking for something to do. Our company communicates via Slack and I have told my boss and another boss that I am open for…

How to handle verbally abusive clients and what to say to them while the abuse is going on and later when they ask that their business needs be taken care of.

Does anyone work in an industry that provides all PTO at the beginning of the year or do you accrue by the month? If all PTO is provided at the beginning of the fiscal year, could you share your industry? Or, you can share your industry in either situation. ? Thank you in…

As a new manager. I have a member on my team who is in her 90 day period. She seems to be doing a good job, however is not doing so well with the team. Any advice?

When applying for an internal job with your existing but very large employer how important are resume cover letters and emailing the hiring manager after you submit your application?

A simple question: have you ever been assaulted/attacked while on the job? If so, I'd like to hear your story. I'd also like to know who you reported it to (no names, just job title) and how that panned out.

I unlinked with my company’s VP of Recruiting about a year ago on LinkedIn when I checked Open for Work on my profile. It’s pretty clear I have been very engaged on LinkedIn the past 6 months, and apparent that I am looking to leave my job if you looked at my profile. About a…

I’m thinking about a career change to blogging. Would really appreciate any advice on how to get started. Thanks!

I recently saw that a job I'd applied for and was passed over is now open again. How do I approach the art director to say I'm still interested? And, how do I handle the fact that I'm a friend of her husband?

I am currently working in a field I don't like for over one year and I would like to go back to working as a temp in my old field or Accounts Payable. I have contacted my old agencies and have not heard anything from them. Should I be concerned?

Have you ever felt this as a contractor? After looking for a job for months I took my first contract role for 6 months.I'm grateful to have it so that I can have an income for the time.I completely detach daily knowing that it's a role with no possible extension or FT hire.Its a…

Is it too soon to ask? I started a contract position a week ago and it's supposed to be a hybrid position.My commute to the city can be difficult and lengthy so I didn't mind if I only had to do it 2-3 days per week.My manager hasn't mentioned anything about which days I can work…

I am not sure if I handled this properly, but a coworker has asked this question to our manager and I am the one who handles the social media on the account. They added this question to our marketing meeting minutes to ask if we should post on social media more often. This…

I just started at my new company (financial industry). The manager has asked the team to complete their annual time off in the calendar. I am the newest in the team and I feel bad inputting anything yet. After how much time in a job can I decently take time off (like 1 week off)?

Complete career change I am currently a Director of Operations in publishing and have applied and will be getting an interview for an EA to the CEO position at a local Dr owned surgical hospital. Definitely a change in direction for me. Any interview tips for a somewhat drastic…