I was recently separated from a company after 5 years for wearing my wedding ring. .It is against dress code, however, I was allowed to wear it the whole time. I showed them when I was hired and was told it was ok. The company is a giant well known company that has a new CEO.…
What's wrong with me - or the job market? My last job - a temporary contract - ended last August. I set up a freelance business to get an income while applying for full-time work. I did all the right things - I created a website, set up Facebook and Google Ads, made sure my…
Career is Totally Unstable Stayed at my internship in college for 3 years, doing work for them even after graduating and that is by far my longest tenure. My first job was horrible and I stayed there a year with my toxic manager before jumping for a different opportunity during…
Over the past 8 months since being laid off, I’ve used this time to sharpen my skills, explore new tools, and stay updated on the latest marketing trends. Now, I’m excited to bring my expertise in SEO, social media, and performance marketing to a new opportunity. If you know of…
So I have been at this job for exactly a year after being laid off from my previous role. It was not my top choice. Very small family business and not the best pay. One of the huge upsides was the company culture. Unlimited PTO, flexible work environment, remote, great…
I have been looking for 6 months after taking the DRP from federal government. I estimate I have submitted over 200 applications- tailoring resumes, writing cover letters, having recruiters and hiring managers review my resume and job fit. I have networked, paid a recruiter and…
How to handle immature remote employee? I unofficially report to a remote employee several miles away whom I will probably never meet in person. At the beginning of my joining this team, he was appropriately friendly and communicative. A month later, he started asking somewhat…
Thoughts on leaving a part-time retail position. Part-time meaning 11-14 hours per week. Manager will change shift (cancel, send home early or change date/time entirely at last minute, no consistent schedule). Is it unprofessional to not give 2 weeks' notice? What is the…
Our company is mid merger. My position will almost certainly be eliminated in the next 4-6 months. I feel frozen and trapped. At the end of my career with less than 10 years left in the workplace by current retirement standards although my plan was to work another 15+ due to lack…
i am wondering if at the age of 44, can i still be hired? most of the companies i know, they only want new graduates and has age limits for applicants.
Hi - I just got laid off and am in a DV situation at the same time. I am safe now but I need to get income asap. I really need to expedite my job search. Can anyone refer me to a Product or Project Management role in their company? I work all US time zones but am physically…
i have been with my position nearly 8 years and my manager been in her for 1 year. she accused me of doing things that i did't do and they got rid of me. which is unfair.
Ready for More, But Not Sure How to Get There I know that in order to get something you’ve never had, you have to be willing to get out of your comfort zone. So this is me doing that. I’m a single parent balancing a lot: career, kids, and the daily grind of trying to build…
I was laid off and unemployed for eight months. I finally found a job but I am underemployed and struggling. How can I market myself and not look a job hopper. I've only been at this job four months but I need to get more money coming in. Help!
Extra transition period when moving between teams in the same company. I work at the national HQ for a large bank (+5000 employees) and it's common to move between teams. My Sr Director was aware I was interviewing with a different team and was genuinely supportive of my move.…
Currently a Chemical Operator, and while in the control room at my desk a fellow co-worker knocked over water on some paperwork. I asked the employee and they became belligerant stating that they did not do it. Video footage was pulled and that employee was indeed responsible.…
I am starting to feel like I can't go on. My engagement fell apart, and I was laid off after being the top AE in May with just constant rejection after having been through months of interviews with particular tech companies with multiple rounds just to get knocked off at the end.…
I know that is I really wanted to I could get a job. Keeping it is another matter entirely. I've been fired so many times that I wouldn't even know where to begin. Now I just sabotage myself preventively before it happens. I'm worried about the gossip or drama that would take…