Internal move when you’re “indispensable” but being exploited. I developed strategies that got a senior promoted to 2 levels above me and become my manager. He had an opening a level below him to develop more of those strategies and he gave it to another person without giving me…

I was recently laid off (along with 60 other employees) from a company where I worked for 22 years. It is easy to ascertain my age from the total number of years employed, and the long list of skills acquired has deemed me overqualified. I have a Master's degree and an impeccable…

ive come to the conclusion that my employer doesn’t value me , and likewise im very unhappy and dissatisfied at employer. i dont feel like ive been treated fairly. ive been w my employer for 12yrs and make high income. im going to leave the company. i think it may be best for me…

Let's start the weekend off with some positive thoughts! What is the best compliment you have ever received in the workplace? My example is a time when I was entrusted to take on a high-stakes project without any micromanagement from my supervisor. She completed trusted me and my…

Toxic work environment but feeling guilty about quitting since I am the only employee... I have been working in a very toxic work environment for months now, where I am the only employee. I have never discussed the situation with my boss at all for fear due to her mental…

Hello Fairygodboss Team! I have to give my two weeks’s notice for a job I am leaving when my boss is on vacation (truthfully, she’s the reason I’m leaving and taking a $20K lower salary - I know it sounds nuts but I have found the perfect fit of a company - a company I’ve been…

Job Offer I had a phone interview last Thursday with a recruiter for a clinical secretary position in radiology. Had face to face interview this past Monday with hiring manager. Was offered the position on Wednesday. Now I am in the process of doing a background check for my…

Need perspective. I applied for a job about a month ago. The website states "interviews will begin immediately, position will be posted until filled." After applying the email response I received said "your application is on file do not call to check on the status". But it has…

My English student is from another country. She was a well qualified, experienced HR professional in her country and is wanting to find a job here in the US. The problem is that she hasn't worked in the 8 years that she's lived here. This is mainly because until recently she…

Does anyone know how to market yourself like if you want to sell something you have designed? While I have been having to fight for disability due to a bunch of health problems I have been trying to use my graphic design skills to try and do some business in order to earn some…

Me AND my people? Or just me? I am currently in a position where I think one of the reasons this company hired me is to get access to my connections. Does hiring me automatically give my employer the expectation that they will have access to my circle of influence or black book…

Anxious about quitting a new job... I have been in this job for a little less than 3 months, and it is not a good fit, mostly due to team dynamics, it's dysfunctional, and I don't see light at the end of the tunnel. I've been there long enough to get some things going that if I…

Advice For Dealing With Massive Fear of Failure At New Job I start my first full-time salaried position next week, a digital marketing role. It's a huge deal for me, so I'm excited but also terrified. My anxiety is already going through the roof, and I haven't even started yet!…

Why posting salary should be required... In the past 2 weeks I have emailed and talked to 2 recruiters about roles that interests me. Neither had a salary posted but I took my chance and applied anyway. Company #1: They couldn't meet my number but the recruiter passed me along to…

What to do with a boss that keeps cancelling 1:1 meetings? My boss and I have extremely different personalities and approach, I’m a very organised and structured person, focussed and objective driven, he is creative, lots of ideas, starts many things but does not finalise, always…

Which to choose? I have an attractive offer for an independent contributor role to lead a project. But im also interviewing and expecting an offer for the same level and likely pay to build a team and work in development. The second role is my wheel house and I live it. The first…

How do I explain that I am Tech Savy? I am such a jack of all trades I will find out a free way to learn it. If not that is no way to do so and then find a way to afford it. But, I learn a lot of programs and I don't know how to explain that I can learn anything listed in a job…

Dear Fairy God Boss friends, I must say that I never felt so welcome and empowered as I have been feeling on these tough days in my life. Thank you for letting me express myself and for the constant support of you all. This is the Home!

asking for a transfer and making a graceful transition without causing problems I've been with my organization for a little over a year. I've had a nice time working here, overall, but the section I'm in has a lot of tough people to work with who have made the job unpleasant at…

Advice for applying for jobs out of state? I’m in NYC and keep seeing jobs I’d love to apply for in California (I work in the TV/media industry). I’m interested in moving to California anyway, but I’m wondering if my NYC address will automatically throw me out of consideration.…