Question About Listed Salary Range Good morning, Hive Mind! I looked at a job posting that listed an anticipatory salary range. I want to apply but am curious if I’m interpreting that wording correctly, that there might be room for negation for a slightly higher salary (about 10k…

Taking this job was a bad decision I posted roughly 6 weeks ago about a pretty awful experience with the HR person at a new employer asking for the wrong kind of background check, giving them the wrong SSN, the check coming back with inaccurate info and the HR person telling me…

Landing A Sales Manager Role Greetings FairyGodBoss family. I need advice on landing a Sales Manager role. Essentially, what steps do I take other than just applying for the role? I have been in sales for many years and I'm ready to take the leap to leadership. Im currently a…

I recently left my HRIS Director role due to a very toxic work environment. I've been applying for fully remote jobs but I'm not getting any interviews. I get the obligatory thank you for applying email. I've had 2 different recruiters I know review my resume. They both said it's…

I’ve been going on rounds and rounds of interviews since May of 2022, in some instances, getting as far as the final round, only to be told “we regret to inform you that we’ve decided to go with another candidate.” I have more interviews lined up and I continue forward with my…

I received an unsolicited email from a random recruiter about a position. As it turns out, I know the company and the hiring manager's boss personally (a former boss of mine). I want to apply for the position. Am I bound to respond to the recruiter, or am I free to apply directly…

Need advice on situation + navigating this job market Here’s the situation: I just left my old toxic job and am starting a new role in a week. My old job was in buy side investing while my new one is doing finance at a fintech. However, I have been interviewing with another…

Hello Ladies, I have an interview coming up with one of the payment industry giants. It is a role that I would LOVE since it aligns in so many ways to my values and previous experience as a start-up founder. The issue is that I have not worked in the corporate payment world, I…

I've found a new position that I intend to apply for. My company requires that your current manager sign off on an internal transfer form. I met with my manager and discussed my desire to seek a new opportunity. She said she would sign the transfer form. After sending her the…

When I come back from maternity leave can I ask for a different role within the company? I currently take calls from home and would like to not be on the phones with a infant in the background. When should I ask if this can be done? I don’t want to come back but afraid of how…

Need advice on the legality of an unsigned exit agreement I was recently downsized, and my attorney and my former employer's attorneys both made revisions to the original digital exit agreement letter. I signed and submitted the final, complied version and have since received my…

I’ve been a Controller for 12 years. At least that was my title. In my role while managing the accounting team, I also handled HR, rallied the management team, handled all business contract negotiation, insurance negotiation, and business finances as well as the owners finances.…

Leaving a company after 1 week Have you done this before and how? This job confirmed what industry I liked and want to continue working in

Hi: I have a PhD in engineering, and am currently working as a senior data scientist. I also have the most adorable three year old daughter. It has recently become clear that for our family to function I need to step away from my full-time position, and find something part-time.…

Hello, Advice on a job change w/ At my current job, 15 years working at a grocery store & at least another 10 years in retail/customer service. I went back to college 3 years ago & finshed an Associates' in Business. Mentally & physically my job isn't good for me. I was recently…

I have an interview coming up with a payment processing (digital card) giant. Just discovered that they do credit and criminal checks. I have no issue with the criminal check but am a bit concerned about my credit score as in the past I overlooked payments. Although I owe nobody…

I can't go past a case study in the interview process even with my skills. I'm back in the search since losing my current role after 1.5 years at the company. I'm seeing more case studies/projects being issued out to candidates. I don't do well with case studies and I know I'm…

Needing your wisdom Fairygodbosses! I am in a new role, just over 2 months, and things are a hot mess on my team. There are many things to fix, some which are significant, and the team is very junior. I am trying to balance allowing my team to feel empowered but there are a lot…

Being called, girl or good girl. I started a new position recently and was so excited to meet new people and friendly faces. The people are so friendly that they would rather call a person girl than by their last name or mam. I know I look young but that’s no excuse. What are…

My manager filed an HR complaint against someone on my behalf. They have asked if I want to stay on the project working with that individual. this project is a growth opportunity for me. If I leave I won’t have the same opportunity on other open projects. additionally, I just…