Would you take a job you want if the salary is too low? I got an offer to be an analyst within my local government. The problem is, the salary is about 10k shy of what I need to cover my yearly expenses. I tried to negotiate but they stood firm. I really want to get into…

Have a new hire still in the probation period and not working out. Absolute nicest guy. State government position and already worked in a different department (so internal hire). We've already spoken with HR about the performance improvement plan (PIP) process, so we understand…

What is leadership to you? I'm part of what is considered the leadership team. I don't supervise anyone, but I have a lot of staff I work closely with on teams/committees. I'm intrigued to hear what others think leadership looks like when you work in a position where you aren't…

When is it too late to make a career change? A 30-something woman sent me a DM and asked me this question. It really struck me... I could have easily thought it was too late to make a career change every time that I did: - Age 25: I was a recent grad during the Great Recession. I…

I switched states about 5 years ago. Once I finally found a job in the new state...in 8 months their funding was cut and so was my job. That was the 1st time that I had ever experienced job loss and my 1st time ever drawing unemployment. Since then, I have job hopped trying to…

My company was hybrid when I was hired, I was told I had to be in the office one day a week. It was the reason I took this position. I had been in my last position for over a decade and would not have given it up had I known what I was getting in to. Suddenly the CEO thinks we…

Relocation Bonus? I interviewed for a job that normally this company has a hard time filling (it’s due to the industry not the company). They mentioned this several times during the interview as they were shocked they had an applicant within a few days of posting the position as…

Am I the only one who thinks… Sometimes reading about the dilemmas and red flags, the do’s and don’ts of job searching and asking for raises and titles, and the general downsides of working for someone else is exhausting! I am so appreciative of this community of professionals…

Job hunt in this economy What are the most important things I should consider when applying for a job in this economy. Obviously money is important, but how much should I consider other factors? Are we to the point where the money outweighs things like benefits, mission,…

Red flag ? I was interviewed for a clerk position at a financial institution about a month ago. I filled out a form there and included information like my address, work references etc. Today, the company sent someome to see where I live, my house, and also speak to any adult that…

Is it normal to be blind-sided at work constantly? I've been working at a community college for 8 months as an Admin Assistant to a VP and I was so excited for the opportunity, but there have been a lot of things that have happened that's making me want to run for the hills! I've…

Ghosting in the world of work. Ghosting has (unfortunately) been a popular trend in the world of work since the pandemic began in 2020. On our community feed alone, our community members have written about their experiences of being ghosted as potential hires, employees, and…

My job gave us an option to relocate to a new city last year which I took but I was under the impression that working from home would be more flexible as we had discussions about it. I have kids and wfh would benefit and balance my work/life balance (which my job also wants to…

I have a good friend and mentor who has been facing a lot of ageism in the job search process despite her incredible background and decades of experience in executive leadership, community building, and strategy management. Does anybody have insight into companies who value older…

I have been on the job search for well over a year, and I am really loosing my steam and confidence. As a woman considered “older” by job market, it is hard to keep applying, interviewing, and either rejected or ghosted. I have taken a job making an hourly wage that someone in…

The job post says REMOTE but its not remote I'm currently interviewing and I applied to a few positions at different companies that claim the position is remote.However, when I'm interviewing with HR they say it's not remote YET or I have to be in office for 2 days. I don't mind…

How does one truly advocate for themself? I receive excelling each year (well every other year officially, since they cant give the same person excelling multiple years in a row supposedly), I am told what a great job I do, that great things will come, assigned to special…

I'm in the middle of 2 weeks of PTO. This is my first block of PTO since COVID began. I've taken a few days here and there to make long weekends but no blocks of time. I work from home. I am surprised that I am anxious about this time off. I find myself thinking that I should be…

Enough is enough and I'd appreciate any tips regarding how to mentally move forward when companies aren't in a hurry to hire? I've followed up with a thank after each interview and appropriately with check-in steps. While I still feel they would be great roles and career moves,…

I don't know whether to laugh or cry. I have had an allergic reaction to an anti-inflammatory I was prescribed - my face and eyes swollen up like a balloon. And just got off the phone with my Dr. They have diagnosed me and are going to start treatment for rheumatoid arthritis in…