I'm almost at a year with my current company - that mark will be June 10. They give everyone an annual bonus, and in their internal wiki it says you have to fill out a survey and then you will receive it in the next 1-2 months. I'm planning to leave as soon as possible though. If…

Is it normal to check references prior to making an offer?

If you went on an interview and they tell you take some time and think about the position and what your purpose is and email them when you’re ready how would you take that ?

Hi Ladies! So I am getting ready to start studying for the PHR, any tips on how to better prepare for the cert? Also, I am more interested in the People Analytics side of HR, do you guys think this will help? I do have experience with SQL, Tableau and Analytics in general.…

Why does this keep happening? This is the second time I’ve been on a team where it has become completely dependent on me to keep things running. The first time was a few years ago I was on a team of three. One got fired and the other one who was more senior than me was moved to…

Started a new job and realized I am the 3rd person in that position in 3 years. The 2 others have left. Now I am concerned of the high turnover. It is a leadership role.

Need advice for telling a narcissistic boss I quit I have been working for this horrible lady for 8 months now, with constant bullying. I have recently found a new job at a better company. I am not really sure on the best way to tell my boss I quit. She is a narcissist and I know…

Hi All! I am finally pivoting from project management to copywriting as I have wanted to do for many years. I have a BA in Journalism (cue Avenue Q) and 1 year of *professional* writing experience. Right now as I apply for jobs, I am battling major imposter syndrome. 1.) I can't…

how much of a raise is enough to switch jobs? I am interviewing for a position I am interested in. It is similar to my current role, but a bit more aligned with my interests. I am not unhappy at work (I have been there for just under 2 years, and it's going well). I do not feel…

How do you politely tell boss their micromanaging is severely impacting your productivity?

What are hiring managers thoughts on applying for 2 different positions at the same company within a week or two? I applied for a job early last week that sounds wonderful and exactly what I want to do professionally. I have many similar experiences to what the position…

I recently left my job where I was for 20 years. I've achieved all my career goals that I wanted to when I first started working. I am fortunate that my husband still works and loves his job, so I don't have to work anymore for financial reasons. I am know trying to figure out…

Hi, ladies. I'm looking for a job and now discover that I might need surgery. A lot of doctors appointments are necessary. The recovery time is 2 weeks. Would it be better to suspend looking for a job until after the surgery? Will the remote world of work have ended in 6 months?…

Is this common in your professional life? Recently, I was at a meeting where the speaker began with a land acknowledgment and then went on to disclose further that they owned property and unpack in real-time how that would financially advantage their children. From there, they…

Out of the frying pan into the FIRE??? Less than 3 months ago, I put in my resignation from an employer that I was with for 6 years and 10 months. Many of the reasons were legit. Ultimately, I needed a change of scenery and to get “unstuck.” Fast forward to today. I’ve been…

Good morning! If you have any tips for negotiating a salary for a new role/position hired, please leave a comment. I've been doing research for facts but I'm not so sure how to deliver my speech.

I work with three other colleagues on my team in a new job of two months. I am more senior than them but we report into the same manager, my manager wants me to lead without authority on major initiatives the team has taken on and that is totally ok with me. My biggest challenge…

Good morning I just recently got promoted I am very excited.. however I just been informed that I have to be on a board for a not profit... I have always done a lot of volunteers work with an organization that is close to my heart. The CFO of the company past away and who it was…

May is mental health month! I was meeting with my manager yesterday and she told me that she felt that I don't speak up enough in certain meetings. Well, 90% of the time I've already discussed the subject with that individual(s) before this meeting. I stated that and explain that…

What's been your best interview experience and why? I've unfortunately seen people talking about bad interview processes — sometimes they're just long, other times unorganized...but what makes a good interview experience for you and why?