Hi, I'm coming on here because I'm feeling a bit hopeless in the job market. It is tough, and that's becoming an understatement. I feel my skills are becoming out of date, as time passes and I'm even at that age where I might be overlooked. I just wonder if there are any of you…

I work for a start-up and the funder is a distant relative. They are also a micromanager and very demeaning. My title is COO. When there are revenue problems and I say "we need to come up with a plan", they say I'm the COO so I should have a plan. When I present a plan, the CEO…

I gave notice and am leaving a 5y (almost 6) with a company that I was mildly valuable to because new leadership refused to see me. I am going to an opportunity that some would see as a step down and also employment insecurity but an important pivot into who I know I am. Believe…

My managers lie to cause me issues. They seem to have a vendetta against me and it has caused me so much stress.

If you have a lot of PTO stored up start taking it. Companies that go to “unlimited PTO” do so because they want to get rid of that liability. There’s a reason that companies gives PTO - for employees to take time off Don’t stress out about your job not getting done or a the work…

I work a county job and it’s very political. I been here two years and I’d figure by now I’d be accepted or at least respected. I get doors slammed in my face and death stares as if I did something to people when in reality I’m just a more quiet person. Most people will say it’s…

I am trying to remain calm and not let anxiety take over, but it’s hard right now. My new position (as of 5 weeks ago and I’m under 3 months probationary period) is not taking off like I need it to. I’m in sales and book in-person appointments for my boss, however my direct…

Truly dislike my position but just found out I am 5 weeks pregnant. What approach to take for job hunting? Would you mention it during the recruiting process? I cannot imagine being stuck here another year!!

Asking for a new manager I work in a smallish, but rapidly growing company. I used to have a really good relationship with my manager, but over time, for a variety of reasons, I no longer feel my manager is the best fit for me. This is starting to negatively impact my…

Seeking advice from AI experts: A mentor encouraged me to obtain an AI certification while I'm looking for my next opportunity. Do you have any recommendations on a "gold standard" option? There seem to be so many options available, I'm not sure which one would matter to the true…

I talk too much during interviews and while I try to curtail my responses my nerves take over as well as the questions being asked before being passed along to the hiring manager. I don't feel they address my skills or what I bring to the table so I try to add in talking points…

Struggling with stress, wondering if layoffs are coming down the pipeline for my team. Our office is struggling financially, and I'm worried. Office hours have been cut, and I'm not seeing any relief. I'm a loyal employee, but I feel like fleeing. I have feelers out for new…

After a year of job searching, I have three interviews this week & while grateful, I'm scared. Due to my eclectic background, they are in different fields and each present opportunities beyond a paycheck to get my life back on track... The first is a remote role, the same level…

I have never seen any worker who is on their phone 80% of the time in a given work day. My co-worker, mid-20s, works f/t through out the year but 4-5 months of the year is when there is work for them. The other times - nothing really. They would be busy coordinating, writing…

Benefits Question: I have worked with my current employer 10+ years and am at our maximum PTO accrual rate of 5 weeks/year. I've been looking at changing companies and have interviewed with a few. When I talk to HR, they often tell me the benefits package and note that I'd start,…

Manager keeps pigeon-holing me based on ancient experience I've been asking my manager for a new role for the past year, but they keep suggesting roles based on my past experience in a field I have no longer have any interest in and that I left almost 20 years ago. My resume…

AI and recruiting To all the HR and recruiting professionals out there! How are you using A I with your recruiting and do you believe AI can actually replace a recruiter?

When is to many? I've applied to various postings at one company more than a dozen times. The application status all read "application received". I'm getting rejection emails sometimes, but the company doesn't seem to be updating their application status at all. I've even tried…

Looking for advice. I was hired and started with a company a week and a half ago. This job with the company is remote. I was asked by our VP of marketing what days would be best for an in person in Chicago in the beginning of August. I told them I had prior obligations and…

Where do you all apply for jobs?? When applying for jobs, what site do you all use? LinkedIn? Indeed? Glassdoor? Fairgodboss? Any others? I am applying left and right for a remote position in MD, and I have heard back from NO ONE. Any suggestions or insights would be great!