What would make a boss give an unexpected negative annual performance review when they had plenty of opportunity throughout the year to give feedback? I’ve been in my current position for nearly four years now. The woman I work for is, for the most part pleasant, but a little on…

My new hire isn’t working out and oversold their skills - what would you do? For some background, I work for a smaller company (under 50 people), and before hiring this individual, I was the only one in my department. Because of this, my day-to-day is extremely hectic and my…

I have been job searching for about a month or so, and I have applied to almost 100 jobs now but I keep getting rejected. I had a resume reviewer look at my resume to see if there was something I was doing wrong but, she didn't have much input besides where I placed certain…

Looking for stories of women who took 2-4 years off engineering work (aerospace hopefully) and successfully returned to work. I'm really wanting to lean out and stay home with my young kids. In this season of life I'm just not interested in my work and am struggling/stressed.…

I am NOT an aggressive self-starter. Give me direction, and I will get you to your destination. Give me freedom, and I will get you there quickly and save money or time. But, if you leave me to my own devices, I just tread water. Sigh. I'm looking for work, AGAIN. I knew it was…

How much information to share during an HR interview? Last week, I had an interview for a Director of Communications position. I was well prepared and kept my actions to a high level of what I accomplished and could bring to the table. During an interview with the team, I planned…

What is the biggest challenge you are facing right now as a 'second chapter' woman entrepreneur? For me, it is coming up with the right mix of products and services to assist other women leaders/entrepreneurs. Sound off - as a woman entrepreneur, what is your biggest…

I’m a woman “of a certain age” with a deep resume and multiple awards in Media production…I am a solver of problems, a maker of budgets and schedules, a person who plans with a team of people and then executes on those plans to deliver “magic” on time and on budget. It seems the…

Is being lonely normal? I've been remote working since the pandemic began in March 2020, and my workplace has decided to stay remote. Some coworkers do travel to meet clients, but in my job I meet with coworkers and/or clients once or twice a month in person now at best. Some…

You are hired to do a job. Warning - kinda long --- They add more on. You graciously accept the challenge. You receive the earned (and promised bonus). Then each week, it's more and more and more. And the rules change and you are dizzy from going in every direction while trying…

Can't take it anymore. My manager says he values me, yet brings on all males to my team (I'm team lead), pays them all more than me, gives them the responsibilities I enjoy, tells them they can take PTO for a spouse anniversary, but I can't take PTO for my son's birthday because…

Safety moment ideas for team meetings What are some good safety moments to share on our team calls? This would be for our Marketing team that’s scattered throughout North America.

I am struggling with holding a stressful job in my late 60s. Any ideas on how others do this would be appreciated.

Good afternoon, FGBs! I'm planning ahead and thinking of my next job. I have a nebulous idea of what I'd like to do, and in what industry, and where, but I'm not sure how to get from here to there. I've been considering working with a recruiter, but I don't know how to start that…

I'm wondering how other companies handle their PTO time...... Pay out at the end of the year? Roll it over yet cap on how much? Use it or loose it? In our state, we have to give 1 hour for every 35 hours worked then 80 to use for the year........... Trying to make a policy and I…

Anyone else also suffer from GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) particularly in the workplace? I’m very career driven and focused but my anxiety is through the roof on every little email or slack message and I don’t know what to do about it to not let it impact my career. ( I do…

Interviewing for manager to VP positions. I'm expanding my search and levels due to location and lack of availability. Seeking advice regarding is it better for a lower-level role with a higher salary or the title for future positions? I'm taking into account benefits, company…

My manager is a micro manager. Shes hyper threatened by other women (she regularly has issues with the director who is also a woman) and is regularly digging into the work I do in ways that feel at best nitpicky and at worst invasive. Whenever I have a conversation with anyone…

I finally got the new job!! This is my last week of work at my current toxic workplace. I have been here over 6 years and I don't think it's fully hit me yet. I'm the assistant manager at a therapy clinic for kids with special needs. It's challenging but rewarding. I have become…

Is it possible I'm underselling myself? I was laid off from my director-level job with a small, national nonprofit about a month ago. Twice during my job search, I applied for Executive Director roles on a whim. And twice, my application has resulted in requests for at least…