What questions to ask to gauge company culture during an interview? This is for a growth investing role (similar to current role) I am trying to leave a toxic workplace but worried of landing in another toxic one.

I recently gave my Letter of intended retirement. The evening before announcing at staff meeting my supervisor reminded me of possible substantial bonus, that she would hate for me to lose. I took the bait, even though it was very 'slippery'. I postponed my 4 week notice. I was…

Does anyone have advise on transitioning out of corporate to working as an independent consultant? Long story short, i’ve been in my industry for 10+ years (I’ll be 32 this year) and feel as though I need a major change. My current role has been my worst experience to date -…

Feeling repercussions of a hostile environment even after moving on. I recently left a company that had a toxic environment. Turnover was high, trying to collaborate with others often meant finding yourself in a combative exchange. Management did nothing but enable the…

Emotional about something I think I shouldn't be. Someone on my team (a direct report) who I adore working with told me they were thinking of leaving to pursue a degree. I was heartbroken because I think of them like more than just a colleague and I am obviously fully supportive…

Stuck in a toxic environment and can't find a new job! So, I wrongly thought that getting a job would not be that tough. I have a job, a great work record with all the appropriate achievements lined up. So far, I have not been lucky. I have had a few interviews but haven't yet…

I have been working in same position for last 14 years under a toxic boss in toxic workplace. My boss want me to take up responsibilites of one of my Co workers who is pregant and hardly do any office work except gossiping, crying and taking long lunch and telephone breaks. I am…

How important is having friends at work for you? I've been in situations where I met some of my best friends at work and in situations where I just have friendly acquaintances. Obviously it's nice to have the former but I don't think it's so bad to have the latter either. What do…

Pros/Cons of Using and Employment Agency I am getting ready to leave my job and relocate to SW Florida. I have started researching employment opportunities. I have never used an employment agency and was wondering what the pros/cons are using this method. I have applied for a few…

Opinions.. I was hired over the summer as an Exec Assistant. The person who hired me was a consultant and made sure I knew that my job was much more than administrative, I was with him in every meeting, supporting him and giving my input on important projects. My current boss…

I would appreciate your thoughts- I left my old organization after many years last year to move into corporate. I loved my work and the people that I worked with but a newly hired supervisor was making things very toxic for everyone (and at times it seemed like they were trying…

Frustrated because we can do better. I have to admit that the company I work for is greatly lacking a grand vision to share with and excite our employees. The owner of the company and I have a shared understanding of what it is, but we desperately need to refine it and put…

Currently, I'm on a FMLA protected leave, and during this time was our annual performance reviews. I did not meet with my mgr, but can see what I was scored. My mgr rated me much lower than anticipated, which has drastically affected my compensation (raise, incentive, etc.). It…

Looking for advice/words of encouragement Moved from corporate to start up a few months ago and have been struggling with the change. First it was lack of clear definition of my role, what team I was on, etc. (Which I know is typical for start up). Got that sorted out and have…

This week... Has literally kicked me in the butt. The start of the week was not well at all, tears, yelling, etc. I have been thinking long and hard regarding this industry I recently am new in, wondering if its for me. Am I just questioning over a bad week, or is it because I…

I’ve been trying for so long to find a job and I just can’t! No matter how hard I work on my application I just get rejection emails! I’ve applied to different industries even to see if I can get a call back but nothing. It’s starting to get to me and I’m losing hope. Is there…

Hello, I have just accepted a new management position and I'm very excited, but nervous about one thing. All of my 7 interviews with this company were virtual, and I did not reveal that I was pregnant. Two reasons.... 1. My family status/pregnancy is not relevant to the job and…

I started a new job last week as a finance manager. Today I was going through the process of learning their payroll system and how they process payroll. I learned that they haven't paid payroll taxes in the past 8 payroll cycles nor have they made the 401K contributions. I also…

I'm in the last stages with a company. Does anyone have experiences with informing a company that you'll need to start more than 2 weeks out? If so, how long and what was the response.

I'm intrigued, for all the full-time exempt salary employees, how many hours over 40 a work week do you go? Also, please let me know if you're working nonprofit or what kind of business you're in!