I'm pregnant and curious if I should tell my clients about it! I'm a consultant and work mostly from home. I go to clients' buildings throughout the year (although the later part of my 3rd trimester probably will be a no-go) so my job isn't like "normal jobs" where you would take…
Hi all, I'm kind of at my wits end and need some guidance/advice. I'm a female in software. I've been doing this career for over 13 years and primarily have been a backend developer. I feel like I have faced it all. Sexual harassment, misogyny, bullying, unconscious bias, ageism,…
Anyone else getting connection messages from unknown men with no professional context? eg "I hope you had a beautiful night's rest". Is there a way to report these people?
Hi looking for advice. I am a mid-career professional in the technology industry. I have worked mostly in intense fast paced competitive environments (typical for tech) and done well as far as performance goals in each role. However I seem to keep getting fired or laid off. I’m…
Stuck... Hi Friends! 6 Months ago, I started back at my old company that I started my career in. I was previously here almost 10 years when my job was removed, and we were without positions. I did get hired in another industry (that was super busy) but I did not get along with…
After 17 years in the same job, I am leaving for the Northwest Territories. My boss thought I would stay until the bricks crumbled. I have a job up there, but in my excitement to move I can hardly think straight. What should I consider other than making sure my dental is taken…
There must be a term for being expected to do my coworkers work, me having to run it by her before I send it out and her getting credit for it At about week 3 of a new job, my boss transferred 5 of my colleague's master contracts to me to do. For some background: My colleague has…
2010 i got my 1st charge and it was aggravated battery felony. I did 3 years probation and have not got introuble since. Its still on my record and cant find a job. Ots been 12 years. I managed a financial company for 12 years. Will any one give me a chance i am 42 years old been…
I have put my resume out and I have a potential job offer, however, I am reworking my resume and feel like that will open up more doors to find a position in my field, HR. Do I politely decline and continue with my current employer until I receive an offer I can’t refuse?
Have been out of work and looking for a job since January, I get two three and four interviews only to be passed over for said job. This is very stressful. I have take. A job in retail until something comes along. I feel stuck, like I am going to be at this jewelry store…
Ok im used to one set schedule when i work . But my schdule bounces around . Im the only emplyee that doesnt have a set schedule. The other drdrivers schedule never changes .. n now since i did not show up on a schduled day because i didnt know my times changed again . The…
I left my temporary job in 2019 after the completion of the holidays. While I was there I was pulled into a meeting with my boss and his boss (female) and given the "you stink" complaint. They said that theyhad received complaints from other workers that I stank. Boy was I…
My company is restructuring again. Last timei got a 6% pay increase. This timei have to take a 25% pay cut in exchange for the opportunity to make commission. My pay cut is much larger then others and for some it'sa pay increase. Which meanso have to earn twice as much in…
Hired a former manager for a IC role. I made it very clear what their role would be and that it would be assignment based work with the leveling centered around execution. They are now complaining about process and workflow and wanting to change everything to meet their exact…
Hi all! I'm trying to transition from Customer service to web design. This is the first time in my adult life I'm trying something new. Currently, I'm utilizing all free resources to get my desired skill set up so that hopefully within 6 months I'll be in a new role. Is anyone…
I'm scheduled to start a new job in education (non-teaching role) next week. However, the manager and HR have still not confirmed the salary, indicating that it's "under review by the Board." Would you start a job without knowing the salary? HR also said they'd have to get…
I hate my new job and want to quit after 1 month! Help! I am looking for any suggestions, tips, and advice for coping or leaving a position after one month. I work in non profit association management. I left a high level position after five years because it was a toxic work…
Hi! Seeking some advice from my fellow independent contractors. I've been working for a company as a part-time independent contractor for sometime now. I get paid hourly at a rate that was discussed and set at my time of hire. Now I'm overdue for a raise. Our management does not…
So I've been looking for a job for a while and within 24 hours, received really good offers from two entirely different companies. I had accepted the first offer and initially turned down the second offer, even though the salary was higher as the first company provided insurance…