Hi Everyone — My department is currently going through a reorg as a result of a new executive joining the company. They posted two senior level roles early on for my team and another similar one which were open for months. Earlier this month she told me that she had hired someone…

I want to make a career change. I have been working in the private industry all my life in areas such as customer service, sales, admin and my current job is now with a property management company doing payables and auditing . I am pursuing my master in public administration,…

Unlimited PTO? Thoughts? I cry bull hockey. From what I see of my team, most people aren’t taking as much vacation as they were entitled to under our previous accrual system. Of course they won’t be able to bank unused time as they had under the accrual system. At the end of the…

Is your company/employer ending this year on a high note, or are they cutting back somehow (holiday parties, bonuses, hiring)?

Has anyone ever hired a career coach? Has anyone ever hired a career coach to help update your resume to fit all those ATS systems, have buzzwords on LinkedIn for SEO and such? I desperately want to build my career as a PM in tech. Just finished one quick contract, and now…

What questions do you ask in an interview? Most times in interviews I have folks that are ready and armed with questions, but some times I don't get any and it always stumps me as to why. What are questions you always ask during an interview... when YOU are being interviewed. So…

Any actual life tips on how you transitioned from a corporate talent to retirement? I am due to retire when I turn 60 yrs old in September 2023. Crowd sourcing can be very useful at this point. The more ideas, the more options! Thank you for sharing your valuable insights ??

Just quit my job after only 1 month! The position wasn't a good fit at all. I had my concerns when I received the job offer but accepted the position due to the salary and title. My manager was very upset and initially refused my resignation. Then argued with me for over 2 hours…

I'm in charge of coming up with ideas for in-person and remote employee events for the coming year. I work for a fun company that values culture and the employee experience. I'm looking for creative, innovative event ideas that my employees will want to engage in. Any thoughts or…

What is normal for hearing back from a company after a job interview? I had an interview a week ago today. I thought the interview went really well, I felt like the interviewer and I hit it off really well and I felt I demonstrated in multiple ways how I was qualified for the…

Am I overreacting? I started a new job several months ago as a Marketing Manager of an IT company. There is a business trip planned for April 2023 that is solely focused on marketing for our type of industry. Both my boss and the owner of the company are going (both male). They…

Anyone have presentation anxiety? Like with vomiting, fainting, and shaking, but now have to do presentations at work? Any tips other than quiting? Is it good practice to let the audience know you have issues or should you keep it to yourself and try to power through?

Does “asking” for what you deserve feel strange to you? So, let's say you want to ask for a raise, and you don't know where to start. First, do some market research. Understand how much they're paying for that position in the market. Then, be clear about what is your value…

One week into a my dream job... I started my dream job one week ago. It was a long job hunt process and I'm so proud of myself for getting a job at my dream company that will build my skills in new and exciting ways. Moreover, it seems like a great company culture so far - my…

Advise please! My husband had been a stay-at-home dad and took care of our family for the last 21 years. During this time he did have some odd jobs but nothing within the last few years or showing a career path. He is finishing up an online degree in MIS and would like to apply…

Do you think if you are in a lowly job but have grown in knowledge through education online and experience you can ever be respected in the sector you are in? Only I feel people are desperate to keep me neatly packaged in a small box out of sight.

Good day ladies, Can someone assist me with exactly how one goes about applying to teach English in foreign countries? I've tried asking people I know but they are unusually tight lipped about it. Am I missing something?

I’m tired of waiting!! I’ve been interviewing with a company for over 3 weeks. Met with all peers on the team, my direct manager as well as her manager, and more. It was insinuated that I was getting an offer multiple times. The highest up person that interviewed me said verbatim…

This is exhausting...where to go from here? I've been in the workforce for 20+ years, and it's heartbreaking to read in blogs and on the news how toxic workplaces have become. I thought my bad luck was unique. Here's a brief rundown: Job 1: Sexual harassment/job sabotage Job 2:…

Seeking advice. I was very excited and happy to bring my experience and expertise to a new role. It was a great position and I was ready to go! At the end of week two, I am completely demoralized. Here's why. The company had a beloved male contractor (w/m) who was performing the…