Lack of training or communication yet expected to already know and read owner's mind. We have an audit coming up. To make sure we have all the documentation for each employee like we should. The owner is frantic and bemoaning that we might be fined for not having everything in…

I recently transferred to another division within our company. While my title remains the same, the goal is to get promoted up to the next title. I have taken on a bit more responsibility and was encouraged by my supervisor to lead by example in the hopes that my strengths could…

Do you know what the fight or flight response is? For some reason, women suffer the most from it. WellSeek founder and CEO Monica Mo suggests what companies and their leaders should do to counteract this phenomenon. Workplace culture is the problem. Have you ever experienced its…

I have reported to the same manager since 2014 and feel we have a good working relationship. However, I dont feel I can share concerns with her regarding another team member. I am afraid I will be seen as not being a team player and my concerns will be disregarded. I have gone…

When companies say they respect and champion DEI, why do they try to make you fit the company mold?

Am I crazy to do this? I burnt out at my prior firm and joined a new firm (smaller firm, same industry). I'm in finance / investing so it's not a strict 8-5. I decided to "give the industry a second chance" as well as myself by trying a similar role in a new firm. I plan to set…

I’ve recently started a new job and I’m getting the feeling my new manager doesn’t like me. I notice that when I speak she cringes or makes a face of disapproval even before I’m done completing my sentence. We can just be having a group conversation about current events and she…

Hey all. I recently started a new job and the title and job description changed between recruiting and the start date. The pay has not. However, i accepted the role under the assumption that I would scale and own a function. Now that Ive started the role changed where I'm…

In July, Recruiter M reached out to me abouta PM role he was tryingto fill. He was also trying to hire a friend of mine for an analyst role. She turned him down. I interviewed with 6 people in 4 interviews in July/Aug. I was told I had 1 last interview left with the CEO & COO.…

Spent four months interviewing for a position and was told at the end of last week they went with someone whom had less experience? Now, I'm glad to lose out to someone with more experience but enough is enough! The reason I didn't get the job, based on previous employees…

Recruiter reached out about a position saying that someone recommended me? They didn’t mention who so I’m not sure if it’s just recruiting language people use when reaching out

Hi… I would like any one’s opinion on being hired as a contract employee? I just interviewed with a company which hires you as a contract employee for a YEAR! I’ve never worked as a 1099 employee and feel it’s a long time to be in a contract. I feel negative about this, but they…

I had to write a refusal letter after an interview for a job working as a lab professional in a dentist office. Likability bias classic comment in front of his staff “you’re pushy and aggressive, I like that”. I was hoping to present as confident and assertive. ugh! In the letter…

Oversharing at work-Thankfully I have not overshared with my manager and coworkers in my group. However I have overshared some with a coworker turned manager in another department. While I have not shared anything too personal, both of us have commisserated about dealing with…

Just received a career history form from a potential employer and it asks about salary history. Advice on how to answer?

I’ve recently moved teams in my current organization. My title changed, however I was able to maintain my senior level. With this move comes more responsibilities. I was told originally my salary would stay the same, however I am not on the fence with this and want to negotiate.…

My company delaying date join. I got hired two weeks back . My joining date was this week . now company is postponing to next week , which is not sure. I am worried that what would be the outcome . if anyone can answer this issue. I would appreciate .

Thoughts? I work for a small company, owned by one woman, with 4 employees. There are two retail stores, I manage one of the stores and am required to work 50 hours per week. I am salaried. I have one part-time person, who covers my days off. Through a casual conversation, I…

I need help! I have decided to finally leave the tech/bro culture where I worked as a UX/Graphic Designer for the bulk of my career. I am finding it incredibly difficult to know which way to, pardon the over-used phrase, pivot into a different career. I realize I need to make my…

October is DV Abuse Awareness month, what is your companies responsibility to you as an employee to protect your well-being from customers or other employees? Do you have a SOP on how to report incidents? Do you feel protected from retaliation by consumers and colleagues?