Last week my boss told me to, "stop working efficiently and the way I work" so that he can go to upper management to to justify another hire to help my team. When I said this doesn't make sense and I don't follow why I would downgrade the quality of my work. He responded by…

Would like to have a peaceful job. Not need to be on-call 24-hour and not worried when the phone rings

Dream job is wearing me down. Let it go? The salary is terrific, it's a well-known agency, I'm proud to work there and all but the workload is unsustainable. I've been asking for additional support and I'm really not getting it. My requests have all fallen on deaf ears. I…

Have you ever been pushed out of your job by a cutthroat supervisor or colleague? If so, what eventually happened to you and the individual who went after you? I went through this at a job I left more than a year ago. I had successfully launched a few products for my…

How do I negotiate being sabotaged by another contractor? Apologies in advance for the length. I'm on a new project that is quite plumb and it's my first time with the agency. If things go well, it could become a long-term gig. I have a senior role on the team, working full-time…

How do I delay accepting one job offer while waiting to see if I get an offer for another job that is my first choice? I’m in final rounds with two companies and interviews have gone great, so I may get an offer from both. I know this is a great problem to have after searching…

Going on vacation. Boss says no need to stay in touch. I feel guilty because there are many loose ends and I know I could do more if I gave about 25-30 more hours a week. I'm less than ten years from retirement and am hesitant about "promotion" if there is any possibility IDK!…

Hello ?? I am a new manager (2 weeks) on Monday I am holding a meeting to implement some changes to the department. They are a tight bunch. I am nervous and get flushed cheeks really easily. I have been and got a whole new make up kit today to solve the red cheek issue haha any…

I was recently placed on a coaching plan for the way I communicate with my boss. The write-up says that I am argumentative and question every decision they make. I was given one week to respond to the write-up, with a formal review scheduled in less than 3 weeks. We have met…

Company didn't give me my check because I was short on my audit

Feeling so confused after what I felt was the best final interview I've ever had without any response. I received all the positive signs that the interview went well including going 45 minutes longer than scheduled, I met with additional team members, the conversation turned…

I was recently fired for something I have been doing for 4 years but other employees do it as well. I worked as a line cook at a well known Restaurant chain and employee's get 1 free meal whether they eat it while working or they bring the meal home. Managers are supposed to ring…

Who here is on the autism spectrum? Interested in hearing about whether you disclosed, and if so, what accommodations you requested. I am newly aware of my autism, also have a good case of ADHD, and both seriously interfere with my ability to perform work according to…

Hello All, I am new to my company and like most tech companies we have dramatically slowed down hiring. This has given the recruiting team the opportunity to focus more on DE&I. When I first started this journey I think I was so focused on bringing in a recruiting platform that…

What should I do about coworkers hiding or standing around not doing their job? This is a catering position and I getvstuck doing alot more due to others' lack of contribution. I mentioned it to the manager who suggested I take photos that are time and date stamped. That will…

I got my employer to up their parental leave - but it went from 1 week to 2 weeks. What is the best way to express that I appreciate they increased it, but that this is still woefully inadequate? I also want to add that I know I'm lucky to have a company that has some kind of…

Tips for Success What is one of the things you do when managing or being on a project to help it be successful?

How has your experience been travelling with male colleagues? Do you feel that women inherently have different travelling needs?

what is the best way to approach a coworker that is always pointing fingers and blaming others?

I am really interested in working with community. I have a background in Anthropology from undergraduate onwards to master. currently i am pursuing PhD in anthropology but i am stuck because i do not have money. I will really appreciate an assistance advanced to me. Thanks in…