I am updating my resume. I had a gap from July 2020 until July 2021 due to taking early retirement when a former employer downsized due to Covid. I had enough tenure to be able to accept retirement. I found another job in July 2021 but am still looking as I'm sure I can find a…

I am in a temporary role. It's not a great fit and I want to start searching again, but.... I have been working OT, a lot (as in 20+ hours this weekend) for good pay but with no job security and benefits. I took this job with my eyes open about what it is and with whom I'd be…

Thrown under the bus and feel like I'm being forced to quit! What I thought was going to be a quick call to discuss my promotion turned into an hour-long beratement of everything 'I' am doing wrong. I was being thrown under the bus for everything that I'm not even handling. HR…

Recruiters If you want the best candidates, you need to the best recruiter. And I know it is hard! I told someone today that his lack of crispness, lack of ability to succinctly describe the role, turned me off. I offered to share the role with my network. He reached out again,…

41% of employees are looking for a new job. What is something your current employer could do to keep you in their organization? What would it take to have you stay?

Starting a new job can be scary and overwhelming. What are your best onboarding tips and tricks to make the transition just a little bit more seamless?

I have lost my accounting job twice to "interns." In both instances I was asked to teach new people how to do certain aspects of their jobs. In one of these instances, I was asked to teach a new person "every aspect of my job," ostensibly so my job would have a backup. One of our…

These red flags, right? - Getting unscheduled, unsolicited texts and calls at all hours of the day from recruiters ("I noticed your resume on CareerBuilder..." Dude, if you really noticed my resume, you would see that I'm currently working and cannot take your random call at 7/8…

When do you go to HR regarding health issues? I am having some health issues and am unable to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. My boss is aware to some extent of how this impacts me, but I tend to keep the severity and details to myself. We have an upcoming meeting…

Tips for Negotiating? I'm looking for: Paid Parental leave (I work in a male dominated field - with not females in the department, so it's not usually in the forefront of their minds) Ideally 6 weeks on top of their short term disability, but I know that is asking for a lot. 3-4…

I think I need to find a new job and it pains me to say that. Last time I was sick I worked 14 hour days. Now I’m sick with covid and it doesn’t matter. My boss was fine with it, I think, but people are asking me to do work that isn’t critical. My boss works insane hours and no…

When do you decide to apply for a job you're not fully qualified for? It's true that women are less likely to apply to jobs if they don't have all of the qualifications — but men will apply if they have at least 60% of them. When do you decide to apply to something you're not…

Back to School and Working FT To give some context, over the past year or so I have been researching and mulling over options as far as going back to school. I’ve been with my current company for 6 years and am considering making a career change. There are a lot of personal…

I’m a Chief of Staff for an executive at a very large company. I love my job and the people I work with, and my boss is probably the best leader I’ve ever had. However, his admin is…challenging, to say the least. Every time I send an email or other communication to our wider…

Good afternoon, would appreciate some thoughts from others. I have been with the same company for 16 years this month, always in the same department/group but with different levels of responsibility and focus. I have applied for exactly 4 other roles in this time period, none of…

Hi all, I'm looking for some feedback on dealing with a difficult and narcissistic boss. My boss is an entrepreneur, coach, and motivational speaker. Ironically, her main thing is about helping women and confidence, but seems to miss no opportunities to berate her employees. I…

"Looking for a job is a full-time job." We've all heard this phrase before, and we all know it's true: Job searching is a *very* demanding process. So - curious to know - what are your best tips for being proactive and thoughtful on the job hunt without compromising your…

Is this a red flag??? I applied for a sales assistant position about 2 weeks ago. The hiring manager contacted me saying she would like to set up a phone interview. However, when I looked up the address, a different business name popped up or a different address. Also it doesn't…

I raised my hand to be considered for a lay-off. Excited to have been chosen and I have been transparent with everyone I have interviewed with. That said, can I just leave my LinkedIn profile for a bit, or should I remove my former companies banner and update my end date.

Why is Management "dying" to get us back in the office ? I notice that recently we have many post from fellow fairies who really struggle with being forced back into the office either for full time or as hybrid. So why is Management “dying” to get us back into the office ? I…