Workforce management Hi! I’m looking to get back into workforce management a few years ago I worked for a company for 4 years assisting with the warehouse adherence, the amount of people to workload and would run reports through out the day. I left that company because I never…

Happy Friday FGB'ers! Asking for a raise can be a nerve-wracking experience for many. We want to know — how have you gone about asking for a raise? Let us know in the comments to help other Fairygodboss members!

FMLA Notification Question: I work for an organization that has apparently fallen below the minimum number of employees (50) that would obligate it to offer FMLA. I'm fairly senior in the organization from a daily management perspective and have been with the company for about 4…

Help from remote workers please- im starting a new job remote only. I’ve worked remote before in old job but hybrid. I’m asking for advice on how to keep myself from being too much of a hermit or unsocial. I’ve never had luck with meetup. Maybe we can start a group for remote…

OMG - I quit! I can't believe I just did this (I'm still absorbing this), but it feels GOOD. I'm terrified too, of course. But after 6 long months (I was placed into a role I didn't want) of trying my very best to win over my colleagues and manager, I'd had enough. I'm done. I…

Today is the last day of summer vacation. Next week I have convocation and teacher work days, and in 10 days, I'll have minds to inspire. Last spring we were told we were moving buildings (I teach at a charter school, and we had outgrown our building) and we'd have access to…

Need some help from the HR folks! Later this month, I have my final interview for a Recruiter role. I'm super excited but want to be as prepared as possible. The panel will include the the Global Talent Acquisition Manager (who is also the hiring manager) and two Human Resource…

I am a 26 year old female and currently struggling with anxiety and depression. My job performance has decreased and I’ve been put on an action plan. My boss is supportive and worried about me, but I feel to others in the company less understanding of my situation. I haven’t been…

I've been in contact with a recruiter for a position that seems like a good fit. I've got a role description, and while lengthy, its pretty generic (grow the business, establish a team, etc). But she won't give me the company name or product yet. However, she sent me 6 essay…

There's been a lot of posts lately on LinkedIn regarding pre-employment "tests" and candidates spending a lot of time on these and never hearing back from the company. This just happened to me - again. A well known, international company reached out to me on LinkedIn. After an…

Leaving Customer Service I’ve been working in customer service and office assistant jobs for over 20 years and I’m over it! What are some less stressful positions that will accept my transferable skills while only having a high school diploma. Non-phone preferably and remote…

Well. The rest of the story. I filed an EEOC for not receiving a promotion, that I was qualified for. Fast forward, after 10 months of harassment, hostile work environment, being placed on a "Performance Improvement Plan", (after 10 years of exceeds expectations), I have been…

I have an interview on Tuesday about thirty minutes by car from my house and I always have a hard time with the question about why I'm leaving my current position. I've been with my company for seven months and there have been so many changes. Since I started, ten people have…

I have stage 4 cancer (metastasis to lungs). Am told I could possibly live a long time with this if we get the meds right. I started in stage 3 in Jan 2021 and stage 4 diagnosis came a year later. The two women with whom I share an office know and they are beautifully supportive.…

I had a phenomenal interview last Thursday. The interviewer brought up an additional role that I would be great at, and offered to send that, as well as the assignment to move onto the next step of the process. I completed the assignment, told them I was also open to the other…

Everytime I get a interview I look up the company reviews and they are horrible. They usually say RUN, if you just want to be a body in a seat, would not recommend. I get completely worried about if the company is really that bad. I’ve had 3 interviews all of the reviews have…

I have a problem remembering things (Brain Fog) . My job require me to do public speaking and I forget what to say while speaking to a audience about the program. The sad part I been at this job 8 years and I know this job from the back of my hand. I just laugh it off or crack a…

Posting on behalf of a friend: Friend applied at Company A for a sales role with a salary (40k a year). Friend was swiftly scheduled for an interview. They interviewed on Tuesday, it went well, and was immediately scheduled for the second interview on Wednesday morning. Friend…

Hello! I am a Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and work the children and adults with developmental disabilities in the Chicagoland area. I have my Masters in Behavioral Science and I'm very interested in switching careers in a business or health focused setting. My current job has a lot…

Payroll guidance Hi! I was recently hired by a company to do AP duties. I have some how now do payroll. I have never done payroll or do I know the laws on it well enough. With that being said, most employees are salary and my supervisor has me change their hours to either be flat…