I need some advice! I worked with Shelly for 20 years. When she was terminated, we stayed in touch but she has nothing good to say about our former boss. Sadly this past weekend, her son passed away as a result of a decade long battle with addiction. They will be publishing an…
I’ve been with this company for a number of years and have received many promotions. I have found that the higher up I’ve moved, the more “toxic” the environment becomes. Lying, backstabbing, ulterior motives and even sabotage. Is this a normal experience ? Anyone else experience…
I am an EA to 3 very different VP's... All 3 VP's report to the same Senior VP, which holds a daily huddle every day for 15 minutes. In the office, I sit right outside one of the VP's offices. He normally plays this huddle every morning on his computer via Zoom, and it is heard.…
As a recent graduate with MPH, I landed a job as a program manager. The company(x), had no structure, no orientation on what needs to be done except google drive with old folders to refer to. Reports that have deadlines when yet, I dont even know that! I am frustrated and just…
Someone applied for a position and a week later, (when no response is given), followed-up with a call. The company replied that they were in the process of evaluating the application. A week later, this person called again,, annonomously asking if the position was still open.…
Hi..Im currently employed but actively seeking a new job. I've applied on job sites and as a result I get texts from hiring managers who want me to interview immediately with them via messaging apps or Zoom. I don't trust this strategy and I can't drop everything to interview at…
I was hired for a job in the fall but communication was always shaky prior to starting. I was asked to be patient on my start date (which originally was supposed to be October) until the first week of January 2023. I didn’t mind but this did not happen. I kept inquiring on my…
What is your take on this and how to handle? I've been working at the same company for 9 years(same position) and recently was told that I need to 'step it up' by one of the bosses and this same boss recently started to check everything I do. She will ask how I do something 3…
The current, crazy, state of hiring, and why it's gotten like this I truly want to hear your thoughts on the dysfunctional state of hiring these days, and perhaps why it's gotten like this. For the past 6 months I've interviewed with 3 major institutions for high-level positions…
To Reach out about a potential job, or not I applied for a job in different but closely related field to my current one in October 2022. I landed an immediate interview that I felt went fairly well. I was told "we're glad you applied for the position." I'm highly qualified for…
Hey Everyone, A year ago, I graduated from Medical Billing and Coding school, I am also certified and living in the Charleston, SC area. Within this year I have been hired for three different jobs. Each and every one I was fully hired! The first one was for an on-sight…
Is it acceptable to ask for a interviewer's email address after an interview? I don't have it (only the recruiter's) and would like to send a thank you after the interview.
I accidentally missed an interview due to a schedule change! i have a very demanding and senior position while also interviewing for a new position. I recently interviewed for a great role I was excited about because it would have given me the balance I need, and had all other…
Hello, I need help, please don't judge me. I've been working with my boss for the past 7 years now. Repeatedly, I keep stealing from him, he forgives, and warns me never to do that again, but still, I find myself stealing from him. Every time he confronts me, I always have this…
Started an new job - need help! Hi everyone, I’d need some advice on my current situation. I’ve started my new job in August. Have had no to limited support from start. I really like my job, but I am unsure if I’ve met the expectations. Since I really like the job, I don’t want…
How do you feel about a coworker with recurrent tragedies in their life? September was his wife, October was his daughter, November was him, December was grandma, today was his dad. I'm the one that covers for this person.
How to convert my PostDoc into a FTE position? I started working as a PostDoc at a very large international company. I noticed that my experience and qualifications are similar to others that have full time positions in my mentor's team. I would appreciate any advice on how to…
After having a third round 2 weeks ago, I was told I would hear back today regarding the next steps. I know the recruiter was meeting with the hiring manager in the morning so I followed up this afternoon. I didn't hear back and now I'm starting to second guess my standing. Am I…
I had an interview with hiring manager on Wednesday morning. I know the interview went good as he told me outright. Both he and the HR person told me that they would be contacting me to set up interviews with his boss Wednesday afternoon. It has been 2 days and I have not heard…