Does being in a new position often feel like being an experiment? I'm leery of joining any newly created positions anymore after striking out 0/2. One was a Project Manager role (the worst job I've ever had due to the toxic culture and absentee manager), and the other job was a…

I’m a bit stuck. I’ve been working in higher education for over 7 years. There have been elements I’ve enjoyed and others I definitely haven’t. I’m currently at a crossroads. I’m stable in my current position with good benefits and descent pay but wonder if I’m becoming stagnant.…

Hello all! I recently jumped back into the job search after starting my own business. I realized that at this point entrepreneurship doesn't provide the life-work balance I was looking for. I have been applying for jobs and have yet to receive any invitations for interviews. I am…

What defines a good leader? In your professional experience, what has been a quality or trait that strong leaders embody, and has been lacking in "bad bosses" you may have had?

Employee is playing me against another manager in another department … they are a junior and thinks they run the show. While I was on the phone with a fellow manager my direct report sent this manager and myself dozens of messages and they went to both of us talking about the…

During the pandemic and then after abruptly losing my job, I've gained weight due to stress. I'm fighting the battle of the bulge by exercising every day but my confidence is shaken during video and in-person interviews. Since I'm unhappy with my appearance, I 'feel' like I'm…

Hello! I am new here, and wanted to reach out for help. I have been working as a Chiropractor for about 6 years, but have gotten bored and uninspired, the next logical step would be to open up my own clinic but i am just bored with chiropractic all together. I would be more…

What to do about a nightmarish recruiter? I've had wonderful recruiters before but this one has been problematic since the beginning. I was recruited for this opportunity and if it's wasn't a good salary and fit, I would just tell him I'm not interested. I've had three rounds and…

I just found out from a former supervisor that I am being paid $10K less than everyone else in my department. When she was there, we were the only females. She went to human resources to request parity but was refused by the CEO. My performance reviews have been stellar, even…

What do you do if your body tells you that you're done? 52, staring down 62 as my retirement age, and I just don't know that I am going to make it. Corporations may have changed a little but not really; this is definitely me and my problem. Diagnosed with major depression…

I just had a second interview with three people with whom I will work. Although I have done this before, it is acceptable to send a group thank you email if you’ve met with a group?

Hello! Advice please. My old boss exited the company (he hired me and was then pushed out) about six months ago. Prior to his leaving I had a great performance review. My (inherited) new boss wasn’t someone I was able to really jive with as she played favorites and was generally…

Advice for those taking a career leap. Hi Fairygodboss community! Hope you all had a relaxing, restful weekend. There are many community members on our feed who are seeking advice on navigating a career leap. Have you ever taken a career leap? If so, what advice do you have for…

I am currently in the interview process for 3 different roles at different companies. Two of the roles I am just going through the second phase of interviews, but one I am in the final stage. I am currently 5 months pregnant and do not know when to tell employers I am pregnant. I…

Hi! I am currently in a consulting role that is not engaging and I am desperately looking for my next opportunity. For the past 4 years, I have consulted in the pharma and healthcare industries, which is where I would like to focus. I also have 7+ years of program management…

I have taken an early-out program at the beginning of Covid, to avoid an involuntary layoff. Part of the deal was that I'd be able to apply for any job opening, and keep my original company seniority. I could be rehired upon successful interview. I've applied for many many…

Have you ever been fired from a position? I'm applying for new jobs, and I've seen the question listed on a few applications, 'Have you ever been fired from a position?' and I kind of can't believe that this is something that companies still ask applicants. Firstly, I think that…

What more can a career switcher do to find a new job? I have been searching for a new role since the pandemic started after having worked for a decade in another industry. I’ve spent a lot of time, courses, coaching, and rewriting of resumes, letters and portfolio to highlight my…

There is no good time to leave my current position. Every season has a deadline or a project that needs to be completed. In most not-for-profits my job would actually take four different people to complete. However, last Friday I was offered a position with less stress starting a…

Taking time (weeks/months) off In the past, I’ve heard of people taking a few weeks/months leave from work. But I always wondered how to go about doing that. This would be for mental health reasons and just plain needing a break. Does anyone have any advice on how I could take a…