Hey FGB fam! I have a query for those of you who work as freelancers. Typically, in my experience, you are approached by a firm/person who wish to avail your services and if you are both satisfied that it is feasible, you go ahead with an agreement. This involves setting a…

I have a huge issues with my manager (Controller) and his manager (Chief Financial Officer) The Controller (whom I report to) makes several mistakes than a normal accounting manager and these are costly mistakes for the company. Some of the mistakes include messing up employee…

Role terminated due to financial challenges - no written confirmation? i started with this startup back in April. As the fifth employee, 3rd f/t hire. 2 months ago red flags started showing about the company’s lack of stability. The ceo called me 2 days ago telling me they…

I recently lost my job due to health reasons. So now I'm in the unexpected position of figuring out "what I want to be when I grow up." What are some good resources to help me answer this question? Money is an issue, so free or very low cost is all that's in my current budget.…

I feel like I'm walikng on eggshells I just started a new job at a very small company about 2 months ago after being unemployed for 1.5 years. In my new role, there isn't a lot of work to do at the moment. However, I am filled with a lot of anxiety because my boss points out my…

I have a direct report that keeps asking me (their boss) to do their work. The direct report is very advanced in their career. I asked them to make a project plan with key milestones. Effective team members at this level can estimate the milestones and tasks needed to achieve the…

Beginning a new job Monday! Just read an article about creating 30-60-90 day plan to keep myself focused on both my personal goals and work goals. Any suggestions for what to include / not include? I was in my last company for 20 years, so it's been awhile since I've been the…

I work in a group that has become extremely hostile and drama filled by the kids who are in my dept. All of us older people dont want to deal with the gossip anymore or lies these 2 create. They can do nothing wrong and its everybody else fault. But they dont work and goof off…

Ghosted after successful interviews I recently had 4 rounds of what I believed to be very successful interviews for a job I was truly the perfect candidate for. I was excited about the opportunity and then…nothing! I reached out to HR, then followed up again to HR and the women I…

I am worth so much more I have been offered a position that I am more than qualified for and would love to work for this leader but I am worth much more than what she is offering. How do politely say unless she can increase the offer I’m not interested? Again I’ve told her I…

Just got turned down for a job I interviewed for. I'm not gonna lie and say that I don't feel a little defeated because I do. You just never know with interviews. I know that I have to stay at the drawing board until I get that yes, but I also want to be saying yes to a good…

Advice Input from those in Talent Acquisition… I am currently working in pharma/biotech/med device for a mid size organization still somewhat in start up phase. Global company, I was hired as the sole corporate full cycle recruiter. Had an international counterpart for first six…

Recruiters review resumes before interviews and then you're not moving forward in the process as you have more experience your would-be boss! The recruiter slipped and told me straight out that was the problem after I received a form letter rejection. I contacted him as I was…

Need some advice please... I've been working with a recruiting agency that has only submitted me to one particular bank. (I believe we started in February, then March, again in June and finally an interview mid-August.) (btw - this agency posts roles in my field on LinkedIn…

She keeps giving others her work … without asking me first. I have a direct report who will secretly or very publicly give others her work. They willingly do it to “help” her but it’s that she can’t do her job anymore. Am I worried about nothing? Should I tell her not to. I’m…

I need some advice. I had two interviews with a company. After my second interview I followed up with the recruiter, via email regarding status (Were they still interviewing or had they decided to go with another candidate). I haven’t heard a peep and it’s been over two weeks.…

Recommendations for managing direct reports? Good Morning! I started a new position 3 weeks ago (new company and new role) and have 2 direct reports (both with significant experience). I haven't managed anyone in over 20 years and at that time, I was in a very different role…

My husband getting bullied bad at work and this job they do not care and I wrote everything down sense he been working for this company. What can I do he scared to say something because he feels like he will get fired

I need help and advice. I have been unhappy at my job for a while. The reasons are varied and I won't go into them here. I have been looking for another job for over 6 months. My job is pretty rare and no one can afford the pay level I would need to move on. I have 10 years of…

I'm officially confused. I recently began a new position at my company and two of my team members are consistently tardy, absent, and not completing work in the proper hours or time. Despite my manager consistently stating that they are aware of the problem with the other two…