I may have stayed too long. As I begin my interview journey outside of my “home” organization (that I’ve been with for 15 years/6 different roles) interviewers are asking me why I’m leaving after so much growth and tenure at my current company. I’ve had a few GREAT interviews,…

Getting in contact with hr of a company I applied to work at I applied to work at a company but whenever I try to email their hr department it says email not delivered. I just want to follow up on my job application to them.

Pregnancy discrimination in 2022? My company went through restructuring with massive layoffs as a result. Entire teams were wiped out including my own. They placed me in a team and role I have no experience with and the new team is very toxic so I wanted to get out. In the…

Ive been at my job for 8 years as a tax analyst then and now a billing analyst don’t want to go back into the same field, where would I go from here career wise?

Being at peace with being just "good enough." I've been running myself into the ground since landing this great job at a well-known org two years ago. I've been very enthusiastic about the work and role from the get-go and have been giving 110%. Well, I'm starting to wonder…

I have an employee who writes and speaks unprofessionally. I addressed it a couple times in the nicest of ways. I mentioned proof reading before completing communications. Most recently he became defensive and basically stated this is what it is. Am I being unreasonable in asking…

A sign to jump ship already? When I joined (TPM role) 5 months ago I was handed a project that turns out to be a dumpster fire; an issue the company had for over a year was given to me to solve. Eventually I told my manager that I don’t think I should run project because I…

Have you had to deal with a toxic boss? If so, how did you go about handling it?

When I was growing up my professional goals were just to be an artist. when I entered the workforce however I took jobs in retail that drained me. How do I get past this and pursue my dreams again?

How to explain being ready to leave after 5 months? I've been at my new job for 5 months now. When I was being interviewed, it was sold as a super family-friendly place with great work-life balance and unlimited PTO. In reality? I work 55-60hrs week, totally set up to fail with…

How much do you lie in an interview? I’m so brutally honest that I often don’t move forward in the interview process, past the hiring manager interview. there’s a position I would love but I’m missing some key requirements. My husband says to lie and figure out how to do the…

Asking for references..I find it difficult. I find it difficult to ask for references. I have friends who I worked with and for, a while who I still really don't like asking for references from. I have professors who loved my work and gave me good marks, but I still don't want to…

I have a very disrespectful boss. I am given limited information about assignments and when I ask for clarification she snaps at me. In the end, she ends up re-doing everything to her style anyway. There is no HR or management structure for backup. I’ve been looking for a new job…

Have You... Ever thought about getting a second job? Right now, I am working a full-time job as an Executive Assistant supporting 3 Vice Presidents in our local Healthcare industry, the pay is great, but I cannot seem to get ahead of myself! I have been divorced now for 2 years,…

Something serious has been on mind: I’ve been navigating college as an adult and can’t get past the fact my life has the type of trauma that makes reinventing myself necessary and my strength, but I have a hard time networking with people and educators who actually understand…

There are often two teams when it comes to quitting - Team Jerry Maguire Style and Team “I Don’t Wanna Deal.” Some dream of the big march out, and others would rather slip out the back door with their succulents never to be heard from again to avoid confrontation. But there’s a…

Do you continue the interview process if the salary is too low? I’ve been turning down the job as soon as I hear the salary range is too low. Interviews are exhausting and I really don’t feel like wasting my time. What do you do?

How do you un-wind after work? I am looking for ways to shut my brain off from work. I enjoy my job, and most of my co- workers. It can be stressful, and there is a lot going on, but I like what I do. I find it difficult to turn my work brain off and relax when I get home. I am…

After months of job searching, I'm considering starting my own company. I have 20 plus years of marketing and integrated communications experience. While I'm still at the gathering information stage does anyone have any advice? Instead of waiting around for something to happen, I…

Transitioned from employee to subcontractor (not my choice) by employer....consulting firm ..working out fine..I have medical benefits... but I know this arrangement benefits her firm financially!. Looking for your input on the following. I manage 3 clients. - effectively and…