Ok I am on the job hunt after being let go without reason , I am broken to say the least , I have applied to several companies on line and them dropped my resume off in person, I have also spoken with them , how long should I wait before a re: approach I need to work, I am in a…

In Need of Advice on Managing a Passive-Aggressive Direct Report I am a middle manager of a small group of creatives. Just before the pandemic, I made my first hire of someone just out of college. Other than an internship, this is her first job. Immediately after the pandemic…

My lead designer is very jaded , unsatisfied with his pay but doesn’t feel motivated to look for other jobs due to various reasons. working with him is not exactly a smooth experience. His negativity is ok to observe from far away but draining when I had to work closely with him.…

I've been looking on and off for a new position since my current employer was bought by a company that doesn't share the same values... Our benefits were cut without compensation made to salaries, many of our higher-ups left which caused many abrupt crises within the company, and…

A recruiter did not even let me apply for a job!! I got a linkedin message from the recruiter of a top company. She said there are openings in US/Canada regions and that my profile is suitable for multiple roles in her company. She said if I am interested, she would send me an…

How many hours do you work per week? I started a new job a couple of months ago and I am considered part of the "leadership" team. However, I could easily work 12-14 hours non-stop a day given the current workload. I refuse to go back to that kind of life and I am trying to…

Greetings! I just joined FGB and I’m searching for a new opportunity after a six month gap in employment (I chose to end a position). During this gap, I’ve been “working” part time via UberEats & Doordash while searching for work (it’s been difficult finding a job in Montana that…

I am having an issue on how to explain my recent gap in unemployment. I was let go from the previous position due to a miscommunication with a patient and how the provider wanted it handled. How do I explain to situation during an interview or put on an application for "reason…

Hey fellow Women workers! I’ve never posted on here before but have enjoyed reading posts and responses for a few years now! The question I have is what is your SLA (defined or not) or just expectation on when you’ll respond to email inquiries? My manager, on a few occasions, has…

I am a job developer for people with developmental disabilities for a large government agency. I have moved up from the bottom of the ladder very slowly and past over for promotions time and time again. I think my weak point is communicating my abilities effectively. I have an…

Interviewing with a former vendor Last week I emailed a former vendor asking if I could stop by and say hi after an interview around the corner from them. I'd met the boss before as she'd come to visit us years ago. They told me that the day I reached out to them they had just…

Information About Unemployment? Has anyone not put in sufficient time to earn this kind of benefit? If yes, could you tell me what you did next? Regarding your professional or work-related circumstances?

Mondays are the worst. It's Tuesday and I still feel practically the same as yesterday. My work life has not been one at all. I've been searching high and low for a decent job for myself. The thing is I'm overly picky on where to work? I always feel like I hugely fail at my…

Petty office politics is getting old and I am over it. I was forced to return to the office full time as I am in a support role. Employees are supposed to return full time but I am not seeing that happen. I want to wfh and have applied to jobs but no luck, so I decided to study…

Is it time to move on? I have been struggling with this question since the pandemic yet I found myself staying in my current position. The biggest dilemma is that promotion and professional growth are a little hard to come by in my company. Yet, I was willing to stay because the…

Has anyone realized they are not cut out to be a manager, after years of being a manager? At a new company, and every person on this team is not able to think or do anything on their own. I am sick and tired of repeating myself and chasing every single assignment and even a small…

Hello, I have been with a new company for 2 months and started to notice that people are quick to take credit for work that I was involved in leading, etc. I report directly to the Chief and meet as needed, but going over every little thing I'm consulting on seems like a waste of…

I've been at my current job for over 15 years so it's been a while since I've applied for jobs. I worry at my senior position I'm overqualified for many things. I'm ready to take a step down and find something fresh with less responsibilities. Any advice for sharing that and…

Quitting a job after two months, Still in orientation. Any input appreciated Hello, I’m 38 y/o in nursing management. I am planning to quit my new job for about 5 major reasons, none of which I can spin to sound any better to a future employer and I don’t know how to go about…

How do you start off the work week? Let's face it, Mondays can be tough. Coming back from a weekend requires extra attention towards planning for the work week. We want to know — do you have any organizational processes/tips to get organized for the start of the work week? Let us…