Hello everyone, This isn’t an easy post for me to write, but I feel it’s time to reach out. Recently, my husband lost his job, and it’s been an incredibly challenging season for us financially. I’m determined to stay strong for my family, but the truth is, things have been tough.…

Hostile environment Should you continue to work in a hostile environment when you live paycheck to paycheck? I am aggressively looking for another job but the market is horrible.

As a young professional starting out, I didn’t have much experience, but I was eager to learn. Through consistent effort, I eventually found a position that allowed me to grow and contribute meaningfully. The journey wasn’t easy, but it taught me resilience, confidence, and the…

Job offer decision, negotiation, and strategy A few months ago, I was laid off. I began applying to any best-fit job I could find. After getting rejected after almost every second interview I did, a close colleague reached out and informed me about an opening for a temp part-time…

CEO's, department heads, hiring managers, and other higher ranking employees should make fake profiles and apply for open positions at their own companies. Hear me out....companies are always complaining that they can't find anyone and that no one wants to work. I think they…

IDK what to do anymore, As of late I keep thinking that my time will come. Interview after interview is always followed by rejection. I feel at this point my degree is just a piece of paper and has me wishing that I could just give it back. IDK what these companies want or expect…

I moved to Ohio recently and left a job I loved. Mu mother in law wanted to me to do her jobs as “daycare will not sustain her here”- I got fired after 6 weeks for not showing up - I just couldn’t stand it anymore. I feel like I can’t find any work that I enjoy here. I did…

Hi ? I have a certification that just expired. It's sort of related to my job but not one that would impact hiring decisions Do I leave it on my LinkedIn? No, I will not leave it as if its current or anything. But is it OK to have expired certificates on there? Even if its clear…

I’ve been working as a Sr. Administrative Assistant at the same company for the past four years. Over time, my role has evolved significantly, and I’ve taken on a wide range of responsibilities that extend well beyond my original job description. In addition to my core admin…

I had three interviews for an Exec Assistant role that is newly created. I believe all three went well. My final interview with the CEO. He was nice then abruptly said "I have more meetings, we will decide in two weeks if we are moving forward." He didn't even ask if I had any…

I need help, I'm at a loss. I got a job offer for my dream job with a great company. It was a verbal offer. The recruiter said she will need a few days to get signatures they needed 3. Its been 10 days now and when I emailed her i got an OOO. What should I do? Go to her boss, or…

Management dumping tasks on me that belong under another (much higher paying) role One of our division's managers left for another company three months ago. I understand the duties under that role, but it's really a cushy position for someone who knows the company well and has a…

I hate my job. I'm very grateful to be employed, don't get me wrong. I'm trying to approach it positively and that it's just a stepping stone to bigger things. I'm in customer service for a large bank and I hate talking on the phone, but it was the only job i could get after a…

I have been with the same company for 9 and a half years. I am a supervisor of a small group in the nightshift. A little over a year ago, I hired a woman who fit the description of the job that was open. As the monthes went by I noticed that she would question other staff, not…

My boss gave me a new title and promised me my director level promotion would take place this year 7 months ago. I have already been in the role for over year. This week I was shocked when he told me the promotion was not going to be approved no matter what I do (despite our…

Career Gap-ish I’ve been out of the standard 9-5 since the end of 2023, not by choice but because I couldn’t find anything. I ended up waitressing and I’m curious what I should do next… I was an HRBP and then an HR Manager. Is there any way I can frame this so it sounds like what…

I have a friend with strong industry connections who’s personally handed my resume to decision-makers a few times. The first was for a new corporate team — the CMO liked my background, shared it with her team, and I had an exploratory call that went well but led nowhere. She also…

AITA? I don’t always research the company I see on people’s resumes…Am I the outlier here or is that pretty standard? Sometimes I’d rather judge the person based on what they say they can do and find out the validity of their resume during the interview. Sometimes it backfires…

Hi, Fairies: I'm preparing to resign from a 'Senior X' role I started earlier this year for a higher-level, higher-paying opportunity. While I'm excited for the new role, I'm navigating how to handle my departure gracefully. My current title is inflated, and the reality has been…

Career Break Course For the past year I've been leading an in-person workshop geared towards helping job seekers return to the paid workforce after a career break and it's been a huge success. I truly want to help as many people as I can and I'd have a lot more reach with an…